#Ebola
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Breaking NewsDefense Alliance Chiefs Gather in Mecca Following Recent Houthi Attacks and Regional Health Concerns
Defense alliance chiefs convene in Mecca amid Houthi attacks, while a separate health crisis unfolds as Ebola spreads in DR Congo, posing risks to neighbouring nations.
HealthDR Congo Ebola Outbreak Reaches Two New Health Zones Amid Escalating Challenges, WHO Warns
The WHO reports that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to two new health zones, bringing the total to 63 affected zones amid ongoing conflict and containment challenges.
HealthDR Congo Begins Critical Ebola Vaccine Rollout for Frontline Health Workers as Death Toll Mounts
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have begun receiving the Ervebo vaccine in Bunia to combat a severe Ebola outbreak driven by the Bundibugyo virus.
PoliticsDemocratic Republic of Congo Faces New Turmoil Amid Fears Over Third-Term Bid by President Felix Tshisekedi
Protests and political tension have erupted in the Democratic Republic of Congo following parliamentary steps toward a potential third-term referendum for President Felix Tshisekedi.
PoliticsPolice Fire Tear Gas in DR Congo as Protests Erupt Over Proposed Constitutional Changes
Police in the Democratic Republic of the Congo used tear gas against protesters opposing constitutional changes that could grant President Felix Tshisekedi a third term. The unrest coincides with ongoing regional conflicts and a severe Ebola outbreak.
HealthEbola Reaches Seventh DRC Province Despite Government Claims of Declining Cases
The Ebola virus has now reached a seventh province in the DRC, contradicting government assertions that the number of cases is currently declining.
Breaking NewsEbola Reaches Seventh DRC Province Amid Government Claims of Declining Cases as Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon
Ebola has spread to a seventh DRC province despite government claims of a decline in cases, while Israel bombs southern Lebanon amid postponed talks.
HealthDemocratic Republic of the Congo Faces Devastating Milestone as Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 7,000 Cases
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded over 7,000 cases in its worst-ever Ebola epidemic, with the rare Bundibugyo virus spreading to schools and multiple provinces.
HealthEbola Outbreak Spreads to Seventh Province in DR Congo Amid Rising Concerns
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached a seventh province, raising fears as total cases and fatalities continue to climb.
HealthGlobal Vaccine Trials Prepare as DRC Faces Historic Ebola Outbreak and Mpox Spread
Global health authorities are preparing for vaccine trials as the Democratic Republic of the Congo faces its worst Ebola outbreak in history alongside an ongoing mpox spread.
HealthChildren Return to School in DR Congo Amid Growing Ebola Concerns
Children are returning to school in DR Congo while growing concerns persist regarding Ebola, as captured in a recent video report.
HealthWHO Chief Urges Urgent Action as DRC Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 3,000
The head of the WHO has warned that urgent action is needed to identify and break every transmission chain as the Ebola death toll in the DRC exceeds 3,000.
HealthAnxiety Mounts Among Parents and Teachers as DR Congo Starts School Year Amid Record Ebola Outbreak
Parents and teachers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have raised safety concerns as a new school year begins amid the country's largest-ever Ebola outbreak, driven by the Bundibugyo virus.
HealthDRC Ebola Crisis Deepens as Confirmed Cases Exceed 6,000 and Deaths Near 3,000
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the worst in the nation's history, surpassing 6,000 confirmed cases and nearly 3,000 deaths amid severe containment challenges.
HealthDR Congo Launches Vaccination Campaign Against Its Largest and Deadliest Ebola Outbreak
DR Congo has officially started a vaccination campaign to combat its largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak.
HealthEbola Outbreak Reaches Two New Zones in DRC as Total Affected Areas Hit 60
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has expanded to two new health zones, bringing the total affected areas to 60 as it outpaces containment efforts.
HealthDemocratic Republic of Congo Initiates Urgent Ebola Vaccinations for Front-Line Health Workers Amid Spreading Outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo has started vaccinating front-line health workers against Ebola as the deadly outbreak continues to spread under challenging conditions, though the effectiveness against the new strain is still being tested.
HealthCongo Initiates Emergency Ebola Vaccination Campaign Amid Deadly Outbreak
Congo has started a new Ebola vaccination campaign to tackle a deadly outbreak, as shown in recent video coverage.
HealthUganda Declared Free of Ebola by WHO After Passing Mandatory Monitoring Period
The World Health Organization has officially declared Uganda free of Ebola after the country passed the mandatory 42-day monitoring period without new cases. Meanwhile, the outbreak in the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to accelerate.
HealthTragic Toll in DR Congo: Nearly Half of Ebola Patients Succumb to Outbreak
Nearly half of all Ebola patients are losing their lives in the current outbreak in DR Congo, according to recent reports.
HealthDRC Ebola Cases Surge to 5,515 as Pope Leo Appeals for International Intervention
Confirmed Ebola cases in the DRC have reached 5,515 with a death toll of 2,642, prompting Pope Leo to call for urgent international intervention to contain the historic outbreak.
HealthEmpowering Communities and Protecting Frontline Workers: How to Stop the Deadliest Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak
Addressing the second-largest Ebola outbreak in history requires empowering local communities, protecting frontline health workers, and scaling up international support in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
HealthEbola Outbreak Worsens in the DRC as 16,000 New Vaccine Doses Arrive
Ebola continues to spread in the DRC as a new shipment of 16,000 vaccine doses arrives to combat the outbreak.
HealthDRC Ebola Death Toll Crosses 2,500 as UN Warns of Exponential Spread
The United Nations warns that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading exponentially as the death toll surpasses 2,500.