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World Health Organization expects end of hantavirus outbreak by early July

The World Health Organization (WHO) has indicated that the ongoing hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship cluster could be officially declared over by July 2, provided no new cases are reported in the coming days. According to WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, health authorities......

Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo claims 291 lives as cases rise

Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo claims 291 lives as cases rise Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reported a continued rise in Ebola-related deaths, with the confirmed toll reaching 291 fatalities amid an ongoing outbreak in the eastern part of the......

Congo’s Ebola outbreak surpasses 1,000 confirmed cases as death toll reaches 267

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed a critical threshold, with health authorities confirming 1,048 infections and 267 deaths, underscoring the scale of one of the most significant public health emergencies currently facing the region. The updated figures highlight......

Sri Lanka reports over 1,000 dengue cases in 24 hours as health authorities raise alarm over mosquito breeding conditions

Sri Lanka has reported a sharp surge in dengue infections, with more than 1,000 new cases recorded within a 24-hour period, according to local health authorities and media reports. The sudden increase has intensified concerns over public health risks and environmental conditions that may be contributing......

Ebola Cases Rise Above 1,000 In Democratic Republic Of The Congo Amid Ongoing Outbreak

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reported a continued rise in Ebola infections, with confirmed cases surpassing 1,000 and deaths increasing as the outbreak spreads across affected regions. According to the latest official update, the country has recorded 1,003 confirmed......

Bangladesh: Measles Outbreak Exceeds 670 Deaths, Raising Concerns Among Health Authorities

Bangladesh is facing a worsening measles outbreak that has been affecting the country since mid-March. Health authorities announced on Friday the registration of four new child deaths linked to suspected cases of the disease in the last twenty-four hours, bringing the total toll to 670 confirmed or presumed......

Australia confirms first H5 avian influenza case on the mainland

Australia has confirmed its first case of the highly contagious H5 strain of avian influenza on the mainland, marking a significant development in the country's efforts to protect wildlife and poultry populations from a virus that has spread across multiple continents in recent years. The virus......

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo claims more than 200 lives in one month

Health authorities across Africa are intensifying their response efforts as an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has resulted in more than 200 deaths within a month of its emergence. According to data released by African public health officials, the outbreak has infected hundreds......

EU commits €493 million to support Ebola response in Central Africa

The European Commission has announced a €493 million ($572 million) support package to help combat the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, reinforcing international efforts to contain the disease and strengthen regional health systems. According to the Commission, the funding will be directed......