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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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…

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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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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

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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 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…

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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.

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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

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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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WHO chief concerned about 'scale and speed' of deadly Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency over an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The virus has killed an estimated 131 people and spread to neighbouring provinces and countries. The outbreak is concentrated in difficult-to-access areas, complicating response efforts. This rare strain of Ebola…

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Ebola deaths in DR Congo rise to at least 131, Rubio says WHO 'late' identifying outbreak

The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen sharply to at least 131 from 513 suspected cases, Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba said, as the World Health Organization on Tuesday hosted an emergency committee meeting to address the crisis. US Secretary of State…

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Ebola Scare Deepens as Infected American Is Rushed to Germany in High-Security Transfer: CDC Confirms

An American doctor infected with Ebola has been evacuated to Germany for treatment, intensifying concerns over the escalating outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

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US to screen for Ebola at airports as European medics deploy to region

The latest development has raised questions about the Trump administration's decision to cut USAID and withdraw from the WHO.

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Ebola Travel Ban Invoked for First Time Since COVID After American Doctor Tests Positive in Congo

The US invoked Title 42 for the first time since COVID after an American doctor tested positive for a rare Ebola strain with no approved vaccine in Congo.

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Ebola outbreak a ‘wake-up call’ to the danger of US and UK aid cuts

As cases start to spread from DRC, former government minister Rory Stewart said: ‘I’m not trying to start a scare - I’m hoping people will see this and realise how dangerous this is’

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