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WHO warns Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is expanding at unprecedented pace

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent warning over the rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), describing its expansion as occurring at an "exceptional" pace and calling for a stronger international health response. According......

Congo's Ebola outbreak becomes world's second largest as cases surpass 3,500

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has recorded the second-largest Ebola outbreak ever documented, with official figures showing that infections have now exceeded the total reported during the country's devastating 2018–2020 epidemic. Government data released on Friday confirmed 3,532......

Ebola cases surge sharply in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a significant increase in Ebola cases, with nearly 1,000 new infections reported over a 10-day period, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 3,075, including 1,354 deaths. Health authorities announced the latest figures on Sunday, reporting......

Global antibiotic crisis deepens as some countries overuse medicines while others face shortages

A new global analysis has highlighted a major imbalance in the use of antibiotics, with many countries consuming certain medicines beyond what their populations are estimated to need, while patients elsewhere struggle to access essential treatments. The research examined 186 countries and developed......

Gaza reports surge in chickenpox cases amid worsening health conditions

Health authorities in the Gaza Strip have reported a sharp increase in chickenpox cases, raising concerns about the spread of infectious diseases amid deteriorating health and living conditions. Zaher Al-Wahidi, head of the Health Information Unit at Gaza's Ministry of Health, said that more than......

UN raises alarm over Ebola spread in displacement camps in eastern DRC

The United Nations has expressed growing concern over the spread of Ebola in displacement camps in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where crowded living conditions and limited access to essential services are complicating efforts to contain the outbreak. The UN Office for the Coordination......

WHO warns global cancer cases could nearly double by 2050

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the global burden of cancer could rise dramatically over the coming decades, with annual new cases projected to approach 35 million by 2050 if stronger prevention, early detection, and treatment strategies are not widely implemented. According to the......

Canada imposes temporary entry ban on travelers from Congo amid Ebola outbreak

Canada has announced temporary border restrictions targeting foreign nationals who have recently traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, introducing a measure that differs from current guidance issued by the World Health Organization (WHO). The new policy, unveiled on Sunday, will prevent......

WHO says nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented through healthier lifestyles

The World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized that a significant proportion of dementia cases could be delayed or prevented by addressing modifiable lifestyle and environmental risk factors. As the number of people living with dementia continues to rise worldwide, the organization is urging governments......