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India Dispatches First Tranche Of Medical Supplies, Protective Kits To Africa Amid Ebola Outbreak
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Amid the Ebola outbreak in Africa, India on Thursday dispatched the first tranche of urgent medical supplies and protective kits to Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak 'Public Health Emergency' Of International Concern
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has officially declared the ongoing outbreak of Ebola virus disease affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHE
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An Ebola Treatment Tent Set Ablaze Again In Eastern Congo With 18 Suspected Cases Escaping
On Thursday, another treatment center in the town of Rwampara was burned down after family members were prohibited from retrieving the body of a local man.
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3 New Ebola Cases Confirmed In Uganda, Total Reaches 5
Kampala, May 23 (IANS) Uganda on Saturday confirmed three more new Ebola cases, raising the total number of infections in the country to five.
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Oxford Scientists Are Developing First-Ever Vaccine For Rare Bundibugyo Ebola Strain
Researchers at Oxford University are developing the novel jab targeting the rare strain. The World Health Organization says
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From Ebola To Mpox: Why Delayed Vaccine Access Remains A Major Global Health Risk
Global health experts now warn that pandemic risks are rising faster than investments in preparedness.
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The Ebola Outbreak In Congo Went Unnoticed For Weeks: Timeline Explained
The outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization and the death toll has risen to more than 130 with around 600 suspected cases
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India Strengthens Ebola Screening, Centre Holds High-Level Review Meet After WHO Alert
India has intensified Ebola surveillance and preparedness measures after fresh concerns over Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Africa. The Health Ministry says no Ebola case has been detected in India, while states and UTs have been asked to strengthen sc
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Risk Of Ebola Spread Is High Locally But Low Globally, WHO Says
The risk assessment came as the leader of the WHO team in Congo said the outbreak, which has led to 134 suspected deaths, could last at least another two months as aid efforts intensified on to stem the spread.
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US Pledges Major Ebola Aid Surge, Slams WHO Over Delayed Alert In Africa Outbreak
Washington, May 20 (IANS) Pledging a major surge in assistance to contain a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, the Trump Administration sharply criticised the World Health Organization (WHO) for what American officials described as a delay
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WHO Chief Concerned Over 'Scale And Speed' Of Ebola Outbreak As Congo Reports 134 Dead
Ebola is a highly contagious virus and can be contracted via bodily fluids such as vomit, blood or semen. The disease it causes is rare but severe and often fatal.
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Rare Ebola Strain Behind Current Outbreak In Congo: Bundibugyo Explained
Health authorities say the outbreak is caused by Bundibugyo, a rare type of Ebola that has no approved medicines or vaccines.
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Congo Reports Over 130 Suspected Ebola Deaths
Kinshasa, May 19 (IANS) Around 131 suspected deaths and 513 suspected cases have been reported in the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), DRC Health Minister Roger Kamba said Tuesday.
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Ebola Alert: US Tightens Curbs After Citizen Tests Positive
Washington, May 19 (IANS) The Trump administration announced new travel restrictions and emergency measures after an American citizen tested positive for a strain of Ebola in Africa, even as officials stressed there were currently no cases inside the
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No Ebola Case In India, Airports Put On Alert After WHO Warning
The Centre has reviewed standard operating procedures for screening, surveillance, quarantine and case management, while laboratory preparedness is also being ramped up. The National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune has been designated for Ebola tes
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India Dispatches First Tranche Of Medical Supplies, Protective Kits To Africa Amid Ebola Outbreak
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Amid the Ebola outbreak in Africa, India on Thursday dispatched the first tranche of urgent medical supplies and protective kits to Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
-
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak 'Public Health Emergency' Of International Concern
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has officially declared the ongoing outbreak of Ebola virus disease affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHE
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An Ebola Treatment Tent Set Ablaze Again In Eastern Congo With 18 Suspected Cases Escaping
On Thursday, another treatment center in the town of Rwampara was burned down after family members were prohibited from retrieving the body of a local man.
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3 New Ebola Cases Confirmed In Uganda, Total Reaches 5
Kampala, May 23 (IANS) Uganda on Saturday confirmed three more new Ebola cases, raising the total number of infections in the country to five.
-
Oxford Scientists Are Developing First-Ever Vaccine For Rare Bundibugyo Ebola Strain
Researchers at Oxford University are developing the novel jab targeting the rare strain. The World Health Organization says
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From Ebola To Mpox: Why Delayed Vaccine Access Remains A Major Global Health Risk
Global health experts now warn that pandemic risks are rising faster than investments in preparedness.
-
The Ebola Outbreak In Congo Went Unnoticed For Weeks: Timeline Explained
The outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization and the death toll has risen to more than 130 with around 600 suspected cases
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India Strengthens Ebola Screening, Centre Holds High-Level Review Meet After WHO Alert
India has intensified Ebola surveillance and preparedness measures after fresh concerns over Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Africa. The Health Ministry says no Ebola case has been detected in India, while states and UTs have been asked to strengthen sc
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Risk Of Ebola Spread Is High Locally But Low Globally, WHO Says
The risk assessment came as the leader of the WHO team in Congo said the outbreak, which has led to 134 suspected deaths, could last at least another two months as aid efforts intensified on to stem the spread.
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US Pledges Major Ebola Aid Surge, Slams WHO Over Delayed Alert In Africa Outbreak
Washington, May 20 (IANS) Pledging a major surge in assistance to contain a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, the Trump Administration sharply criticised the World Health Organization (WHO) for what American officials described as a delay
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WHO Chief Concerned Over 'Scale And Speed' Of Ebola Outbreak As Congo Reports 134 Dead
Ebola is a highly contagious virus and can be contracted via bodily fluids such as vomit, blood or semen. The disease it causes is rare but severe and often fatal.
-
Rare Ebola Strain Behind Current Outbreak In Congo: Bundibugyo Explained
Health authorities say the outbreak is caused by Bundibugyo, a rare type of Ebola that has no approved medicines or vaccines.
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Congo Reports Over 130 Suspected Ebola Deaths
Kinshasa, May 19 (IANS) Around 131 suspected deaths and 513 suspected cases have been reported in the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), DRC Health Minister Roger Kamba said Tuesday.
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Ebola Alert: US Tightens Curbs After Citizen Tests Positive
Washington, May 19 (IANS) The Trump administration announced new travel restrictions and emergency measures after an American citizen tested positive for a strain of Ebola in Africa, even as officials stressed there were currently no cases inside the
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No Ebola Case In India, Airports Put On Alert After WHO Warning
The Centre has reviewed standard operating procedures for screening, surveillance, quarantine and case management, while laboratory preparedness is also being ramped up. The National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune has been designated for Ebola tes
