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Rubio criticizes WHO’s Ebola response as US continues sweeping public health cuts

US secretary of state says WHO was ‘a little late’ in identifying deadly Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda

The Guardian - US

What is the Bundibugyo Ebolavirus – and how do you get it?

An outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in Congo has resulted in 181 confirmed fatalities, according to The Congolese Ministry of Health . While the Zaire strain is widely recognised for causing large Ebola epidemics, Bundibugyo presents its own significant threat, typically resulting in a fatality rate of 30-50…

The Independent UK

From screening at airports to scrapping flights: How should Europe respond to latest Ebola outbreak?

As the United States is stepping up its measures in response to the latest Ebola outbreak, what is happening in Europe? Will it also screen passengers at airports, or go as far as cancelling flights? And how effective are these measures?

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Do not travel for any reason: US Ebola alert for Congo, South Sudan, Uganda; level 3 alert for Rwanda

The US Department of State issued a level 4 alert for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Sudan, or Uganda, urging Americans not to travel to either of these countries for any reason, considering the Ebola outbreak. For Rwanda, the department issued a level 3 alert asking Americans…

The Times of India

How Ebola spreads and its mortality rate as cases in Congo outbreak skyrocket

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The Independent UK

Mothers and midwives from across Africa and UK demand world leaders protect women giving birth

Protest in Geneva calls for clean water in every health centre and maternity ward to save mothers and newborns from dying – with the call coming in the wake of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Independent UK

American Ebola patient and six others flown to Germany for treatment as deaths rise

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US Imposes Travel Ban Amid Deadly Ebola Outbreak in Africa

The United States has announced a temporary entry ban on foreign travellers who have recently visited three African nations at the centre of a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak. The move comes as health officials race to contain the deadly virus, which has already claimed more than 100 lives.

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Ebola in the DRC needs the world’s attention now – if your neighbour’s house is on fire, you don’t wait and watch

In the interconnected world we live in the west can’t afford to turn away, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

WHO declares global emergency as DRC Ebola outbreak spreads beyond borders

The death toll from the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has climbed to 131, with more than 500 suspected cases now recorded. The World Health Organization said it was "deeply concerned" by the scale and pace of the epidemic.

Radio France Internationale

As WHO sounds alarm over Ebola in DRC, what can be learned from previous outbreaks?

Conflict, mistrust and delayed detection could complicate response to emergency caused by Bundibugyo variant

The Guardian - UK

WHO evaluates vaccines, treatments for Ebola outbreak

The WHO is investigating potential vaccines and treatments for a potentially lengthy Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has been declared an international health emergency. While no vaccine exists for the current Bundibugyo strain, experts are considering candidates like Ervebo, though availability is estimated to be at…

The Economic Times

Ebola deaths in Congo rise to 131 as outbreak spreads

The World Health Organisation is voicing deep concern over the Ebola outbreak in central Africa, where authorities have recorded over two dozen more deaths.

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Elon Musk says fictional ‘woke mind virus’ killed his daughter, bragged about canceling Ebola virus prevention funding

Maybe focus on viruses that actually exist next time?

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The Independent UK

Ebola outbreak: What are the symptoms and is the virus a risk to the UK?

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Congo reports more Ebola cases as WHO expresses concern over scale and speed of the outbreak

The Congolese health ministry is reporting that there have been at least 131 deaths and over 500 suspected cases in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo

The Independent UK

Ebola outbreak ‘concerns’ Trump after American patient tests positive

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The Independent UK

Deadly Ebola virus with no cure kills over 100 in Congo. Here’s what we know

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WHO worried about ‘scale and speed’ of Ebola outbreak

KINSHASA - The World Health Organization chief voiced concern on Tuesday about the “scale and speed” of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has killed an estimated 131 people.

The Independent UK

‘Dangerous’ aid cuts have made Ebola outbreak worse, says Rory Stewart

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The Independent UK

Trump ‘concerned’ about Ebola outbreak after American tests positive for deadly virus

A US official confirmed that the patient was scheduled to be taken to Germany with ‘six other high-risk contacts’

The Times of India

Ebola outbreak worries WHO over 'scale and speed': What to know

A severe Ebola outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, has claimed 130 lives with over 500 suspected cases. The World Health Organization warns of high risk to neighboring nations, stressing human-to-human transmission via bodily fluids and contact with infected animals. Emergency response systems are being activated to combat the…

Euronews

Congo Ebola outbreak: WHO ‘deeply concerned about the scale and speed of the epidemic’

Congolese authorities say at least 131 deaths and 500 cases have been recorded in Congo Ebola outbreak.

The Guardian - UK

WHO considers use of experimental vaccines as Ebola cases and deaths rise in DRC

WHO chief said he was ‘deeply concerned’ after at least 500 suspected Ebola cases and 130 deaths reported in outbreak of Bundibugyo strain

The Economic Times

Ebola outbreak: US citizen infected, 131 killed, vaccines available for only one strain. Here's why WHO is sounding red alarm

Ebola Vaccines are only available for the Zaire strain, which was identified in 1976 and has a higher fatality rate of 60-90 per cent.

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