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Kenya Confirms First Ebola Case Imported From Congo After Patient Dies In Nairobi
Kenya confirmed its first imported Ebola case from Congo involving a patient who died after isolation and treatment in Nairobi Hospital.
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Congo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses Eight Thousand Cases Amid Health Worker Shortages
Latest data from Congo's health ministry showed that 8,067 cases have been confirmed, with 3,901 deaths as of Sept. 26 across 63 health zones in seven of the country's 26 provinces, with a fatality rate of more than 48%.
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Congo Short On Health Workers As Ebola Cases Surge 73%, Says WHO
The outbreak is spreading under extremely difficult conditions, fueled by insecurity, displacement, a health workers' strike and intense population movements. The World Health Organization has said it is on track to surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola outbreak, the deadliest on record.
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Congo Begins Ebola Vaccinations For Health Workers In The Epicenter Of The Outbreak
The rollout is targeting the Bunia and Mongbwalu zones in Ituri province, health authorities said Saturday. Both areas are among the hardest-hit by the virus.
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Ebola Outbreak In Eastern Congo Shows Signs Of Control In Ituri: WHO
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday that signs of gaining ground against the Bundibugyo virus, the rare species behind the outbreak, have emerged in Ituri province.
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Over 7,000 Cases Reported In Congo's Deadliest Ebola Outbreak Ever
More than 7,000 Ebola cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo's worst outbreak of the deadly disease ever, according to figures from the Congolese authorities.
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Ebola Vaccine Trials In Congo To Begin By November: WHO
Trials for three potential vaccines against the Ebola strain that has killed thousands in the Congo should begin by October or November, this year.
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Ebola Cases Cross 6,000 In Congo; Nearly 3,000 Deaths Reported
Congo's authorities have said that this is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped 6,000 cases with 2,911 deaths.
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Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo 'Growing Exponentially', Says UN
The Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing "exponentially", with more than 2,500 deaths now recorded, with half in the last 20 days, the United Nations' senior Ebola coordinator said Friday.
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Ebola-Hit DR Congo Gets 70,000 Doses Of Ervebo Vaccine: WHO
The World Health Organization said Thursday that the Ebola-hit Democratic Republic of Congo would receive 70,000 doses of a vaccine approved for protecting against the virus, but not...
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Ebola Outbreak In Congo Still Not Under Control, Says WHO Chief
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is moving faster than any previous epidemic of the disease and risks spreading to more countries, says the WHO Chief.
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Ebola Outbreak In Congo: UN Reports 1 Death Every 30 Minutes
The Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now killing a victim every 30 minutes, a top UN humanitarian official has said.
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Congo's Fastest-Growing Ebola Outbreak Reaches A Sixth Province
The outbreak is unfolding in some of the most challenging conditions imaginable, with strikes by some unpaid health workers.
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Ebola Outbreak In Congo Started Months Before Alert: WHO
WHO says Congo's Ebola outbreak began months before its May declaration, highlighting delayed detection, rapid spread, and mounting challenges for healthcare workers.
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Ebola Response Under Pressure As WHO Chief Visits Congo Amid Strike
The head of the World Health Organization arrived in Congo was in Congo on Wednesday as aid workers said the world's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak is spreading at an "alarming" rate and some health workers are striking over lack of pay.
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Kenya Confirms First Ebola Case Imported From Congo After Patient Dies In Nairobi
Kenya confirmed its first imported Ebola case from Congo involving a patient who died after isolation and treatment in Nairobi Hospital.
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Congo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses Eight Thousand Cases Amid Health Worker Shortages
Latest data from Congo's health ministry showed that 8,067 cases have been confirmed, with 3,901 deaths as of Sept. 26 across 63 health zones in seven of the country's 26 provinces, with a fatality rate of more than 48%.
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Congo Short On Health Workers As Ebola Cases Surge 73%, Says WHO
The outbreak is spreading under extremely difficult conditions, fueled by insecurity, displacement, a health workers' strike and intense population movements. The World Health Organization has said it is on track to surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola outbreak, the deadliest on record.
-
Congo Begins Ebola Vaccinations For Health Workers In The Epicenter Of The Outbreak
The rollout is targeting the Bunia and Mongbwalu zones in Ituri province, health authorities said Saturday. Both areas are among the hardest-hit by the virus.
-
Ebola Outbreak In Eastern Congo Shows Signs Of Control In Ituri: WHO
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday that signs of gaining ground against the Bundibugyo virus, the rare species behind the outbreak, have emerged in Ituri province.
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Over 7,000 Cases Reported In Congo's Deadliest Ebola Outbreak Ever
More than 7,000 Ebola cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo's worst outbreak of the deadly disease ever, according to figures from the Congolese authorities.
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Ebola Vaccine Trials In Congo To Begin By November: WHO
Trials for three potential vaccines against the Ebola strain that has killed thousands in the Congo should begin by October or November, this year.
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Ebola Cases Cross 6,000 In Congo; Nearly 3,000 Deaths Reported
Congo's authorities have said that this is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped 6,000 cases with 2,911 deaths.
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Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo 'Growing Exponentially', Says UN
The Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing "exponentially", with more than 2,500 deaths now recorded, with half in the last 20 days, the United Nations' senior Ebola coordinator said Friday.
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Ebola-Hit DR Congo Gets 70,000 Doses Of Ervebo Vaccine: WHO
The World Health Organization said Thursday that the Ebola-hit Democratic Republic of Congo would receive 70,000 doses of a vaccine approved for protecting against the virus, but not...
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Ebola Outbreak In Congo Still Not Under Control, Says WHO Chief
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is moving faster than any previous epidemic of the disease and risks spreading to more countries, says the WHO Chief.
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Ebola Outbreak In Congo: UN Reports 1 Death Every 30 Minutes
The Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now killing a victim every 30 minutes, a top UN humanitarian official has said.
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Congo's Fastest-Growing Ebola Outbreak Reaches A Sixth Province
The outbreak is unfolding in some of the most challenging conditions imaginable, with strikes by some unpaid health workers.
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Ebola Outbreak In Congo Started Months Before Alert: WHO
WHO says Congo's Ebola outbreak began months before its May declaration, highlighting delayed detection, rapid spread, and mounting challenges for healthcare workers.
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Ebola Response Under Pressure As WHO Chief Visits Congo Amid Strike
The head of the World Health Organization arrived in Congo was in Congo on Wednesday as aid workers said the world's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak is spreading at an "alarming" rate and some health workers are striking over lack of pay.
