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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......

Distrust hampers Ebola response in Congo displacement camps

Health authorities and humanitarian organizations are facing growing challenges in containing an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where distrust among local communities is complicating efforts to prevent the virus from spreading. The outbreak has affected several areas in......

Ebola in Central Africa: Women and Adolescent Girls Remain Most Vulnerable to the Outbreak

The latest health data released by UN Women highlights a persistent reality in the fight against Ebola in Central Africa: women and girls continue to be the primary victims of epidemic outbreaks. In the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, they represent more than half of the confirmed laboratory......

United States warns Europe over Ebola travel rules escalation

Marco Rubio held a call with Ursula von der Leyen to coordinate the response between Washington and Brussels over the Ebola outbreak spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The United States urged European authorities to strengthen travel controls or face possible restrictions on......

Africa launches coordinated Ebola response plan across continent

African health authorities have unveiled a continent-wide preparedness and response strategy to address the resurgence of Ebola linked to the Bundibugyo strain. The initiative brings together the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and a range of regional......

Ebola outbreak in Central Africa reaches nearly 500 confirmed cases, WHO warns of rapid escalation

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over a rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, with nearly 500 confirmed cases reported across the region, highlighting growing concerns over the spread of the deadly virus. According to the latest epidemiological update, a total of 471......

Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda raises concern as cases and deaths increase

Health authorities in Central and East Africa are intensifying efforts to contain a growing Ebola outbreak affecting both the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. According to recent reports from regional health officials, hundreds of confirmed infections have been recorded, highlighting the continuing......