Ebola centers are under attack, and the risk of transmission is exploding because of one unexpected enemy, tradition: ‘Ebola is a business.’ “The dead must not take others with them into the grave.” We Got This Covered · May 25
Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO Director general of World Health Organization urges neighbouring countries to take immediate action The Guardian - UK · May 25
Ebola outbreak aid workers are now facing new threats from suspicious locals Health workers treating Ebola victims in eastern Congo are also dealing with mistrust and abuse The Independent UK · May 25
No Ebola case reported in India so far, says Health Minister Nadda; reviews preparedness India has reported no cases of Ebola Virus Disease. The Union Health Minister, J P Nadda, reviewed preparedness and surveillance measures. All entry points are on high alert for screening. The Indian Council of Medical Research and National Centre for Disease Control are ready for tracking and testing. Precautionary measures… The Economic Times · May 25
Ebola scare: DGCA asks airlines make in-flight announcements, take other measures Aviation watchdog DGCA has issued new guidelines for airlines amid the Ebola outbreak in Africa. Carriers with flights to or from Uganda and Congo must collect self-declaration forms from passengers. In-flight announcements will inform travelers about Ebola symptoms and reporting procedures. Protocols for suspected cases onboard aircraft are also detailed.… The Economic Times · May 25
The Independent UK · May 25 Bulletin world briefing: Ebola outbreak spreads as infection risk upgraded to ‘very high’ Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today
Euronews · May 25 WHO chief warns Ebola outbreak 'outpacing us' as deaths hit 220 The spread of one of the world's most feared viruses has left responders 'playing catch-up' in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
France 24 · May 25 WHO puts suspected Ebola deaths at 220, warns outbreak is outpacing response efforts The World Health Organization warned Monday that a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda was outpacing response efforts, with at least 220 suspected deaths reported. Health workers in the conflict-hit Ituri province face attacks on medical facilities, complicating efforts to contain the rare Bundibugyo…
The Independent UK · May 25 Uganda Ebola outbreak spreads as WHO upgrades risk to ‘very high’ IN FULL
AAP · May 25 Fast-moving Ebola outpacing response efforts: WHO chief WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says a delay in detecting Ebola cases means responders are "playing catch-up".
Euronews · May 25 Ebola alert in Italy: Tests of two suspected cases in Lombardy return negative In an official statement, the Health Ministry stressed that the risk of Ebola in Italy "remains very low."