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WHO aims to contain Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo within three months

The World Health Organization (WHO) is aiming to bring the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo under control within three months, provided that sufficient resources are made available to support containment efforts. WHO coordinator Thierno Balde said during a briefing in Geneva......

Scabies outbreak reported among Spanish troops in Ceuta amid migration tensions

A scabies outbreak has been reported among Spanish military personnel stationed in Ceuta, with at least 14 soldiers confirmed to have contracted the contagious skin condition, according to Spanish media reports. The cases emerged amid heightened pressure on the Spanish enclave following a recent increase......

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest recorded in the country’s history, according to the latest figures released by Congolese authorities. More than 2,300 people have died since the beginning of the health crisis, surpassing the previous record......

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo puts health system under growing pressure

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a new Ebola outbreak that is placing additional pressure on an already fragile healthcare system. The United Nations has called for stronger international support as health authorities and humanitarian partners work to contain the spread of the virus. UN......

WHO warns Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could become one of the deadliest on record

The World Health Organization has warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could become one of the most serious outbreaks in the disease’s history if transmission is not brought under control quickly. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the......

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......