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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......

Central African Republic declares cholera outbreak after 24 deaths in southern regions

The government of the Central African Republic has officially declared a cholera outbreak following 24 confirmed deaths and 197 reported cases in the southern districts of Bimbo and Mbaïki, located near the capital, Bangui. The announcement was made by the Minister of Health, Dr. Pierre Somse,......

Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Surpasses 300 Deaths

An ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has claimed more than 300 lives, raising serious concerns among health authorities as the virus continues to spread despite intensified containment efforts. According to the latest figures from the National Institute of Public Health,......

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......