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Ebola cases surge sharply in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a significant increase in Ebola cases, with nearly 1,000 new infections reported over a 10-day period, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 3,075, including 1,354 deaths. Health authorities announced the latest figures on Sunday, reporting......

DR Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 1,000 deaths as confirmed infections continue to rise

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reported that the death toll from its latest Ebola outbreak has exceeded 1,000, as health authorities continue to identify new infections in the country's eastern provinces. According to the latest figures released by the national public health institute,......

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo remains highly active as death toll reaches 625

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains at a critical stage, with health authorities reporting 625 deaths among 1,792 confirmed cases across three affected provinces. The country’s health minister, Roger Kamba, warned that transmission remains “very active” as......

Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Surpasses 300 Deaths

An ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has claimed more than 300 lives, raising serious concerns among health authorities as the virus continues to spread despite intensified containment efforts. According to the latest figures from the National Institute of Public Health,......

Ebola outbreak in Central Africa reaches nearly 500 confirmed cases, WHO warns of rapid escalation

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over a rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, with nearly 500 confirmed cases reported across the region, highlighting growing concerns over the spread of the deadly virus. According to the latest epidemiological update, a total of 471......

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo may exceed 1,000 cases, WHO warns

An Ebola outbreak in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo may already be far larger than official figures suggest, with modelling studies indicating that total infections could exceed 1,000 cases. The assessment comes as health authorities continue to report more than 513 suspected cases......

WHO declares international health emergency over Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an international public health emergency in response to a worsening Ebola outbreak affecting Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring Uganda. The announcement represents the second-highest level of alert issued by the WHO and reflects growing......

Dutch government plans to vaccinate laying hens against bird flu

The Dutch government is preparing to introduce a mandatory vaccination program for laying hens in an effort to combat the continued threat of bird flu, according to reports from national broadcaster NOS. Recent trials carried out in the country have shown that vaccinating poultry can significantly reduce......

Ebola outbreak declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, says Africa CDC

An Ebola outbreak has been declared in the Ituri province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the public health agency of the African Union. Health authorities reported that laboratory confirmations have......