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United States restricts air travel from DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak

The United States has introduced temporary travel restrictions affecting American citizens departing from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) as health authorities respond to the country's ongoing Ebola outbreak. According to US officials, American citizens who have recently been in......

Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York sickens 60 as investigation expands

Health officials in New York City are continuing to investigate an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease that has infected 60 people, prompting an extensive public health response and expanded environmental testing across affected neighborhoods. According to local health authorities, dozens of patients......

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......

UN condemns attacks on healthcare workers as Ebola outbreak worsens in DR Congo

The United Nations has voiced deep concern over a surge in attacks targeting healthcare workers and humanitarian personnel responding to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), warning that the violence is undermining efforts to contain one of the world's deadliest......

Ebola Outbreak in Congo remains in expansion phase, WHO warns

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains in an active expansion phase, with health authorities warning that transmission has not yet stabilized and continues to be driven by population movements. The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that the situation remains......

WHO launches clinical trials for Ebola treatments amid outbreak in DR Congo

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched clinical trials evaluating two experimental antiviral treatments for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), marking a significant step in efforts to combat an outbreak caused by the highly virulent Bundibugyo strain. Patient enrollment......

Ebola cases rise to 1,307 with 377 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reported a significant increase in confirmed Ebola cases, reaching 1,307 infections, including 377 deaths, as the country continues to battle a renewed outbreak of the virus. According to official health data, the majority of cases have......

UN warns Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion without stronger response

The United Nations has warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak could inflict economic losses of up to $3.6 billion across Africa if the disease is not rapidly contained, raising concerns that a public health emergency could evolve into a broader regional development crisis. Speaking on Tuesday, Damien......

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo reaches 304 deaths as cases surpass 1,100, health authorities report

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached 304 deaths and 1,115 confirmed cases, according to the latest figures released by national health authorities, as the country struggles to contain its 17th recorded epidemic. The outbreak, first declared on 15 May, remains......