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Russia Denies Imposing Anti-Plague Measures After Death Of Worker
Russian authorities denied Tuesday that they were imposing anti-plague measures after a laboratory technician reportedly died of the disease, as Washington called on Moscow to...
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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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Measles Cases Surge In New York, Statewide Emergency Declared: Symptoms, Prevention And Why Cases Are Rising
On Monday, New York has declared a disaster emergency as measles cases continue to spike in neighbouring states and in rural areas. A total of 1,004 measles cases have also been reported in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania Sees Largest Measles Outbreak In Decades Amid Rising US Cases
Since the beginning of last year, large outbreaks have been reported in several states, including Texas and Utah, as well as South Carolina, which had the largest with 997 cases reported.
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Plague Was Killing Hunter-Gatherers 5,500 Years Ago: Study
The plague caused deadly outbreaks among Siberian hunter gatherers 5500 years ago, predating known farming community cases.
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24 National Unity Day Parade Personnel Test Positive For Dengue In Gujarat
Senior medical officers confirmed that dozens more remain under observation after presenting with fever, joint pain, and muscle aches over the last 48 hours.
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Gujarat: Dengue Hits 'Ekta Diwas' Parade Contingent, 24 Test Positive
At least 24 personnel who have come to Gujarat for preparations for the 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' (National Unity Day) parade have tested positive for dengue at the Gandhinagar Civil Hospital in the past two days, while several others remain under observation after developing fever and body ache.
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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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Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Claims Four More Lives, 1,114 Deaths Reported
At least four children died from the measles outbreak in Bangladesh on Friday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 1,114 this year, amid an escalating health crisis in the country, local media reported.
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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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Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Claims 9 More Lives; Total Deaths Near 1,100
All nine fatalities from the disease were identified as suspected cases, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
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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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Russia Denies Imposing Anti-Plague Measures After Death Of Worker
Russian authorities denied Tuesday that they were imposing anti-plague measures after a laboratory technician reportedly died of the disease, as Washington called on Moscow to...
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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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Measles Cases Surge In New York, Statewide Emergency Declared: Symptoms, Prevention And Why Cases Are Rising
On Monday, New York has declared a disaster emergency as measles cases continue to spike in neighbouring states and in rural areas. A total of 1,004 measles cases have also been reported in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania Sees Largest Measles Outbreak In Decades Amid Rising US Cases
Since the beginning of last year, large outbreaks have been reported in several states, including Texas and Utah, as well as South Carolina, which had the largest with 997 cases reported.
-
Plague Was Killing Hunter-Gatherers 5,500 Years Ago: Study
The plague caused deadly outbreaks among Siberian hunter gatherers 5500 years ago, predating known farming community cases.
-
24 National Unity Day Parade Personnel Test Positive For Dengue In Gujarat
Senior medical officers confirmed that dozens more remain under observation after presenting with fever, joint pain, and muscle aches over the last 48 hours.
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Gujarat: Dengue Hits 'Ekta Diwas' Parade Contingent, 24 Test Positive
At least 24 personnel who have come to Gujarat for preparations for the 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' (National Unity Day) parade have tested positive for dengue at the Gandhinagar Civil Hospital in the past two days, while several others remain under observation after developing fever and body ache.
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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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Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Claims Four More Lives, 1,114 Deaths Reported
At least four children died from the measles outbreak in Bangladesh on Friday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 1,114 this year, amid an escalating health crisis in the country, local media reported.
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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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Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Claims 9 More Lives; Total Deaths Near 1,100
All nine fatalities from the disease were identified as suspected cases, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
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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.
