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India sends 4.5 tonnes of medical aid to Kenya to boost Ebola preparedness

India has delivered essential medical supplies to Kenya for disease preparedness. This assistance strengthens Kenya's capacity to respond to infectious disease outbreaks. The consignment included personal protective equipment and infection prevention materials. India previously supplied significant medical aid to the Africa Centres for Disease Control. Both nations are expanding health…

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DRC's Ebola outbreak kills more than 1,000, with children hit hardest

More than 1,030 people have died from an Ebola outbreak declared in May in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday, as confirmed cases in the DRC surpassed 2,530, according to government data.

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UK Responds To Potential Ebola Exposure With Emergency Medical Transfer

The UK evacuated a humanitarian worker from the DRC due to potential Ebola exposure. The individual, symptom-free, is under observation in London, with officials stressing low public risk.

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Ebola Virus Outbreak: Fastest-Spreading Strain in History Kills Over 1,000 as WHO Warns No Treatment Exists

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed over 1,000 lives, with the Bundibugyo strain spreading rapidly. Health officials struggle to contain the crisis amid logistical challenges.

International Business Times UK

Fourteen Asymptomatic US Citizens Detained at Army Base Under Trump Ebola Mandate: Experts Question Policy

Fourteen symptomatic American citizens were unexpectedly quarantined at a New York military base after returning from Congo, sparking intense legal scrutiny over border entry policies.

International Business Times UK

Ebola outbreak kills over 1,000 people in DR Congo

In tonight's edition, the Ebola outbreak in the DRC has crossed a devastating threshold, with more than 1,000 lives lost. Also, in Kenya, human rights groups warn that political “goons” are increasingly being used to disrupt rallies ahead of elections next year. And, in Senegal, four years after devastating floods…

France 24

Congo's Ebola outbreak kills more than 1,000 people

The World Health Organization has said that the true scale of the outbreak could be two to four times larger than official figures indicate.

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Bulletin world briefing: Ebola deaths surge to nearly 1000 in fastest-growing outbreak on record

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How Ebola deaths surged during the fastest-growing outbreak on record

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Ebola deaths surge to 1,000 as mistrust keeps people from health clinics

Health workers describe a large drop in the number of patients as misinformation keeps people away

The Independent UK

CDC Warns Ebola and Hantavirus Can Both Start Like the Flu: Why Early Diagnosis Matters

CMAJ published clinical reviews on Ebola and hantavirus in June 2026, warning both begin with flu-like symptoms. With both diseases active, here's what clinicians and patients need to know.

Medical Daily

Seven American Aid Workers Are Quarantined in Kenya as DRC Ebola Spreads into Ituri's Most Remote Zones

Seven Samaritan's Purse aid workers are under a 21-day quarantine in Kenya after DRC Ebola exposure. New U.S. rules now require quarantine outside the country for DRC returnees.

Medical Daily

Ebola outbreak: Nearly 1,000 people killed in Congo

Congo's Ebola outbreak has claimed over 999 lives, marking history's fastest spread. The virus has infected 2,473 people, with 737 currently isolated. This outbreak lacks approved vaccines or treatments, unlike previous ones. Unknown transmission chains fuel its rapid spread across multiple provinces. Intensified efforts are urgently needed to contain this…

The Economic Times

Congo's Ebola outbreak kills nearly 1,000 as cases climb to 2,473

At least 999 people have died in an ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, according to official data released on Wednesday, with the actual toll potentially higher as authorities continue to track cases and fatalities.

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Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed nearly 1,000 people

At least 999 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, according to official data published overnight into Wednesday, a grim toll in what’s already been declared the fastest Ebola outbreak in history

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Bulletin AM briefing: Bus fares to be capped and Brit monitored for Ebola

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Evening Standard

Humanitarian health worker being monitored for Ebola in London hospital

The humanitarian worker was medically evacuated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the UK

Medical Daily

37 New Ebola Deaths in 24 Hours Signal the DRC Outbreak Remains in Active, Uncontrolled Spread

Congo reported 37 new Bundibugyo Ebola deaths in a single 24-hour period, one of the highest daily tolls recorded. Clinical trials of remdesivir and MBP134 are now underway.

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Brit in London hospital after ‘potential Ebola exposure in DR Congo’ – what we know

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Health worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital after working in DRC

UK resident was evacuated from Democratic Republic of the Congo where there is an outbreak of the disease

The Independent UK

UK humanitarian worker in London hospital after ‘potential exposure to Ebola’

There are currently no confirmed cases of Ebola in the UK, the UKHSA has said

Medical Daily

DRC Ebola Death Toll Reaches 930 as WHO Calls It the Fastest-Growing Outbreak on Record

DRC's health ministry confirmed 930 Ebola deaths from 2,344 cases on July 20. WHO says this is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record. Here's the current situation.

The Independent UK

Ebola quarantine center for Americans is up and working in Kenya despite a court ban, activists say

Kenyan activists accuse authorities of violating a court order to halt the setting up of an American-backed Ebola quarantine center in the country

The Economic Times

Ebola death toll in Congo rises to at least 930, including dozens of health workers

The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in Congo has tragically climbed to at least 930, with thirty-seven fatalities reported in just one day. Ongoing safety concerns and violence from local rebel groups have severely hampered response initiatives in the affected provinces. Many health workers, facing payment issues, have either…

Medical Daily

Second U.S. Citizen Tests Positive for Bundibugyo Ebola in DRC and Is Medically Evacuated to Germany

A second U.S. citizen tested positive for Bundibugyo Ebola in DRC on July 10 and was evacuated to Germany. Here's what the outbreak means for Americans.

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