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Ebola death toll exceeds 2,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The number of confirmed Ebola deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 2,000, marking another grim milestone in an outbreak that health officials have described as the fastest-growing on record. The country's public health institute reported 2,011 confirmed deaths as of Tuesday,......

Australia to launch targeted bird vaccination campaign against H5 avian flu

Australia is preparing to vaccinate selected bird populations against H5 avian influenza as authorities step up efforts to protect vulnerable species following the country's first confirmed detection of the disease earlier this year. The targeted programme will focus on bird species considered particularly......

Ebola fears ease in DR Congo after river boat passengers test negative

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reported that seven passengers aboard a river vessel intercepted near Kinshasa have tested negative for Ebola, reducing immediate concerns over a potential outbreak linked to a suspected fatal case. The results were announced on Friday......

WHO calls for increased support to contain Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for additional international support to strengthen efforts against the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), warning that the epidemic continues to place significant pressure on national health authorities and humanitarian......

Cyclospora outbreak in the United States causes two deaths and thousands of infections

A foodborne illness outbreak linked to cyclosporiasis has caused two deaths in the United States, according to health officials in Michigan, as thousands of cases have been reported nationwide. The intestinal infection, caused by a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora, has affected thousands of people......

Basel legionnaires' disease outbreak leaves one dead as Swiss authorities investigate source

A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Basel, Switzerland, has resulted in 26 confirmed cases and one death, prompting an intensive public health investigation into the source of the infections. Health officials believe cooling towers installed on a commercial office building may be linked to the outbreak,......

Australia Reports First Mass Seabird Deaths Linked To Avian Influenza

The Australian government has confirmed the country’s first mass death event among native seabirds linked to the H5 strain of avian influenza. The incident was reported in South Australia, where a large number of marine birds were found sick and dead near Cape Jaffa. Australian Agriculture Minister......

Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo claims over 1,600 lives

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to worsen, with health authorities reporting a steady rise in infections and fatalities. According to the country's National Institute of Public Health, the number of confirmed Ebola cases has reached 3,748, while the death toll......

WHO warns Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is expanding at unprecedented pace

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent warning over the rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), describing its expansion as occurring at an "exceptional" pace and calling for a stronger international health response. According......