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India Stands In Solidarity With Kenya To Combat Ebola
The High Commission of India in Kenya on Thursday stated that India stands in solidarity with Kenya to combat Ebola virus and is committed to supporting public health preparedness and response.
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Ebola Outbreak In Congo Escalates With New Hot Spots And Limited Support For Patients And Responders
Congo's deadliest Ebola outbreak — caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved vaccine or treatment — was declared in May.
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What To Know About Kenya's First Ebola Case And How Officials Are Responding
Kenya's Health Ministry has heightened surveillance at border entry points and created an Ebola hotline for citizens to report symptoms related to Ebola.
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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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Over 4,000 Dead In DR Congo's Worst Ebola Outbreak As Cases Top 8,000
The worst ever Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed more than 4,000 people out of more than 8,000 confirmed cases, Congolese officials said on Friday.
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He Urged People To Prevent Ebola. Hours Later, He Was Beaten To Death
A politician has reportedly been beaten to death after speaking about Ebola. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack.
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Congo Ebola Cases Top 8,000 As WHO Warns Outbreak Still Expanding
The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that the outbreak remains large, geographically expanding and marked by sustained transmission.
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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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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Remains 'Uncontrolled' As Transmission Trends Diverge: WHO
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains "uncontrolled" despite an overall decline in cases and deaths, as the epidemic follows increasingly different trajectories across affected parts of the country, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Wednesday.
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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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Congo Ebola Outbreak Spreads Beyond Epicentre, Africa CDC Warns
Africa CDC warns Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading beyond its epicentre, with cases rising in new regions despite vaccination efforts and response measures.
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Ebola Outbreak: 5 Challenges Congo Faces In Containing The Crisis
Eastern Congo adopts a village-centered strategy to tackle the fast-spreading Ebola outbreak. Here are the 5 major challenges complicating containment efforts as cases continue to rise.
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India Stands In Solidarity With Kenya To Combat Ebola
The High Commission of India in Kenya on Thursday stated that India stands in solidarity with Kenya to combat Ebola virus and is committed to supporting public health preparedness and response.
-
Ebola Outbreak In Congo Escalates With New Hot Spots And Limited Support For Patients And Responders
Congo's deadliest Ebola outbreak — caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved vaccine or treatment — was declared in May.
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What To Know About Kenya's First Ebola Case And How Officials Are Responding
Kenya's Health Ministry has heightened surveillance at border entry points and created an Ebola hotline for citizens to report symptoms related to Ebola.
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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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Over 4,000 Dead In DR Congo's Worst Ebola Outbreak As Cases Top 8,000
The worst ever Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed more than 4,000 people out of more than 8,000 confirmed cases, Congolese officials said on Friday.
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He Urged People To Prevent Ebola. Hours Later, He Was Beaten To Death
A politician has reportedly been beaten to death after speaking about Ebola. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack.
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Congo Ebola Cases Top 8,000 As WHO Warns Outbreak Still Expanding
The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that the outbreak remains large, geographically expanding and marked by sustained transmission.
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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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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Remains 'Uncontrolled' As Transmission Trends Diverge: WHO
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains "uncontrolled" despite an overall decline in cases and deaths, as the epidemic follows increasingly different trajectories across affected parts of the country, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Wednesday.
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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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Congo Ebola Outbreak Spreads Beyond Epicentre, Africa CDC Warns
Africa CDC warns Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading beyond its epicentre, with cases rising in new regions despite vaccination efforts and response measures.
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Ebola Outbreak: 5 Challenges Congo Faces In Containing The Crisis
Eastern Congo adopts a village-centered strategy to tackle the fast-spreading Ebola outbreak. Here are the 5 major challenges complicating containment efforts as cases continue to rise.
