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Ebola death toll rises in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is continuing to take a heavy toll, with the country's health authorities reporting a sharp rise in confirmed infections and deaths. The latest figures underline the serious challenges facing efforts to contain the virus in a country already......

Philippines: the MV June-Aster ferry disaster claims at least 76 lives

The toll from the fire that ravaged the MV June-Aster ferry off the coast of Palawan island on Wednesday has significantly increased. Philippine coast guards announced the discovery of 41 new bodies, bringing the total number of victims to 76. Recovery and identification operations are ongoing. 41 new......

DRC: Ebola outbreak claims nearly 3,400 lives and spreads to a new province

The Ebola outbreak continues to progress in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to the latest report from health authorities, 3,398 people have died out of 7,022 confirmed cases, while the disease has now spread to a seventh province. The health situation remains concerning in the Democratic......

Ebola virus spreads to seventh province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Ebola virus has reached a seventh province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), raising concerns over the geographic expansion of the latest outbreak. Health authorities confirmed that a man who had travelled extensively across the country tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of the......

New displacement in Sudan’s Kordofan as cholera outbreak raises concern

A new wave of displacement has been reported in South Kordofan, Sudan, with around 730 people forced to leave several villages amid continuing conflict and a growing cholera outbreak, according to the International Organization for Migration. The latest displacement adds to the humanitarian pressure......

Germany: Two Frankfurt Airport Employees Die from Malaria Infection

An unusual episode is causing concern at Frankfurt Airport. Six employees are reported to have contracted malaria in what is being described as a case of "airport malaria." Two of them have died, while the other four have since recovered. The leading hypothesis is that an infected mosquito arrived in......

Democratic Republic of Congo: Félix Tshisekedi Launches National Dialogue Without Rebels

In response to rising political tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi has announced a broad national consultation aimed at easing the climate in the country. The process is set to involve political parties, civil society, and various segments of the population, but armed groups......

Belgium: Eggs Recalled After 306 Cases of Salmonella

Belgian health authorities have confirmed a link between eggs from a farm in Geel and 306 reported cases of salmonella in the country. Multiple recalls have been initiated, while Belgium has alerted several European countries about a potential contamination risk. A health alert is growing in Belgium......

Pope Leo XIV calls for stronger international response to Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

Pope Leo XIV has urged the international community to step up its support for the Democratic Republic of Congo as a new Ebola outbreak continues to cause deaths and put additional pressure on an already fragile healthcare system. Speaking after the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square, the pope......