“When we went to record it, the record company said, ‘Man, they won’t play that, it’s too long.’ But we said, ‘We don’t care!’”: How the young Lynyrd Skynyrd turned a simple love song into a southern rock epic "Ronnie said, 'Just go till I tell you to quit!'" MusicRadar · 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… France 24 · 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". AAP · May 25
WHO Warns Countries to Track Passengers After 12th Hantavirus Case Linked to Cruise Ship Outbreak In its continued effort to contain the looming threat of another global outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to closely monitor passengers linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship following the detection of a 12th confirmed hantavirus case in the ongoing outbreak in the Netherlands. Medical Daily · May 25
Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks prompt raft of conspiracy theories in divided US Ever-growing influence of social media and AI means such ideas spreading at faster rates than before, experts say The Guardian - US · May 25
Uganda detects two new Ebola cases in Kampala health facility; total cases rise to 7 Uganda has confirmed two new Ebola cases, including two health workers in Kampala, bringing the total to seven. These infections follow three reported on Saturday, involving a driver, a health worker, and a Congolese woman. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, is being closely monitored with strengthened infection… The Times of India · May 25
Suspected Ebola cases top 900 in DRC as epidemic spreads, warns WHO chief The head of the World Health Organization says more than 900 suspected Ebola cases have been identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 101 confirmed cases. Radio France Internationale · May 25
Why WHO Declared Ebola A Global Health Emergency A deadly virus has once again pushed global health authorities into emergency mode. The World Health Organization has officially declared the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa a global health emergency, raising fears of wider international spread. For many people, the word “Ebola” immediately brings back memories of panic, strict… MyLifeXP · May 25
Thailand announces Ebola quarantine measures – even for people with no symptoms Stricter rules come after WHO declares Bundibugyo strain of Ebola a public health emergency of global concern The Independent UK · May 25
'Home to many UN agencies': WHO office in Ukraine damaged after multiple strikes by Russia The World Health Organization's Kyiv office sustained damage from debris during recent Russian strikes, prompting the WHO Director-General to renew calls for a ceasefire. The building, housing multiple UN agencies, saw shattered windows but no injuries. These attacks, which killed at least four civilians and injured others, follow Moscow's vow… The Times of India · May 25
AAP · May 25 More than 900 suspected Ebola cases reported in Congo More than 900 suspected Ebola cases and 119 deaths have now been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the virus spreads.
The Economic Times · May 24 India dispatches first tranche of urgent medical supplies in wake of Ebola health emergency India has dispatched its first shipment of medical supplies and protective kits to the African Centre for Diseases Control and Prevention in response to the emerging Ebola public health emergency.
Euronews · May 24 Three Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo as outbreak continues to spread The volunteers were among the first named victims of the epidemic, which is being driven by the rare Bundibugyo virus.
The Economic Times · May 24 India issues advisory, warns against travel to parts of Africa as WHO declares Ebola outbreak global health emergency According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has also officially declared the ongoing outbreak of Bundibugyo strain Ebola virus disease affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a Public Health…
The Times of India · May 24 867 cases, 204 dead, no vaccine: Ebola outbreak spirals in DRC; Uganda closes border The Ebola outbreak in central Africa is spreading rapidly, with almost 867 suspected cases and 204 deaths reported in Congo as of late Saturday by the health ministry. The World Health Organization upgraded its risk assessment to "very high" in the country.
International Business Times UK · May 23 Second Congo Ebola Treatment Tent Burned In Burial Clash, Escalating Community Transmission Risk A healthcare crisis unfolds in eastern Congo after a medical tent is set ablaze, leading to the escape of 18 Ebola-suspected patients, amid cultural clashes over burial practices.
The Guardian - US · May 23 US temporarily bans green-card holders from entering country from African nations Order aimed at preventing spread of Ebola to US affects travelers who have visited three countries in last 21 days
Medical Daily · May 23 NYC Defied Washington and Rejoined the WHO — Here's What That Really Means While the federal government formally cut ties with the World Health Organization, New York City quietly signed back up through a side door. No congressional vote. No public debate. Just a press release.
France 24 · May 23 Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases as Africa CDC warns 10 countries 'at risk' Health authorities in Uganda on Saturday confirmed three new cases of Ebola linked to the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, adding that all three people were still alive. The Africa CDC warned that 10 nations across the region were at risk of being affected by the deadly virus.
International Business Times · May 23 WHO Warns Ebola Outbreak in Congo Now Poses 'Very High' Risk With 82 Cases and 7 Deaths WHO warns the Ebola outbreak in Congo now poses a "very high" national risk, with 82 confirmed cases and 7 deaths, prompting tighter controls and urgent international support.