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HealthWHO Greenlights Clinical Trials for Two New Ebola Vaccines Amidst DRC Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved clinical trials for two new Ebola vaccines designed to combat the Bundibugyo strain, which is causing the largest outbreak in the DRC's history. Results are expected in early 2027, while the WHO urges the lifting of travel restrictions that could impede response efforts.
HealthDR Congo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 10,000 Cases, Becoming Deadliest and Fastest Growing on Record
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases and 4,887 deaths, making it the country's deadliest and fastest-growing epidemic. The virus has spread across borders, impacting neighboring countries and prompting international containment efforts.
HealthWHO Launches Landmark Ebola Vaccine Trial in DR Congo to Combat Widespread Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the first clinical trial for an Ebola vaccine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to combat the widespread outbreak. The trial, named Tumaini, will test the Ervebo vaccine and two new candidate vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain, including vulnerable populations.
HealthEbola Outbreak Spreads: WHO Confirms 'More Complex' Situation Across Three African Nations
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a more complex Ebola outbreak spreading across three African countries, including Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Nigeria. Investigations are underway into the origins of Nigeria's first case, with potential links to a previous case in Kenya being examined.
HealthEgypt Achieves Historic Milestone: First Nation to Maintain WHO's Hepatitis C Elimination Gold Status
Egypt has become the first country in the world to retain the World Health Organization’s gold-tier status for hepatitis C elimination, following a successful review of its national health programs. The achievement is a result of sustained efforts and a nationwide campaign that significantly reduced the virus's prevalence.
HealthYemen Faces Tripled Cholera Cases Amidst Intensifying Conflict, WHO Issues Urgent Warning
The World Health Organization has warned that suspected cholera cases in Yemen have tripled in three weeks due to intensifying conflict and displacement into unsanitary camps. Urgent funding is needed to combat the outbreak among vulnerable populations.
HealthEbola Spreads to New DRC Health Zone as Kenya Confirms First Imported Case
The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has expanded to a new health zone in North Kivu, while Kenya has confirmed its first fatal imported case of the virus.
HealthKremlin Denies Second Siberia Plague Report as WHO Demands Transparency
Russia has rejected media reports about a second suspected plague case in Siberia, while the WHO continues to press Moscow for official clarification and transparency.
HealthIn Aden, Yemen's Hospitals and Residents Face Severe Challenges Amid Persistent Power Outages
Persistent power outages in Aden, Yemen, are severely disrupting daily life, education, and critical healthcare services like dialysis, forcing residents to rely heavily on solar power and alternative energy sources.
HealthWHO Warns of Devastating Consequences as Aid Delays Plague Gaza
The World Health Organization has warned of devastating consequences for Palestinians due to repeated delays in bringing essential medicines, prosthetics, and humanitarian aid into Gaza.
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.
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.
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.
HealthDr. Hanan Al Kuwari Nominated by Qatar for WHO Director-General Post
Qatar has nominated former Minister of Public Health Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari for the position of WHO Director-General, making her one of the candidates competing to succeed Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in 2027.
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.
HealthDR Congo Set to Receive 70,000 Ervebo Vaccine Doses Amid Mounting Ebola Crisis
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is set to receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine to combat its escalating Ebola outbreak, which has caused thousands of deaths.
HealthEscalating Ebola Crisis in Democratic Republic of the Congo Surpasses Containment Efforts
The Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed 2,000 lives and is spreading faster than any previous crisis, according to the World Health Organization.
HealthDR Congo Ebola Epidemic Reaches Sixth Province as Health Officials Warn of Unprecedented Spread
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a sixth province with a death in Bas-Uele, as the WHO warns it is spreading faster than any previous epidemic.