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AAP · May 19

Meghan Markle Heartbreak: Prince Harry's Wife Allegedly Left Speaking to 'Passers-by' in Geneva

Meghan Markle unveiled a poignant online safety memorial in Geneva, honouring children who died following digital abuse, but photographs of the event's sparse crowd drew as much attention as her speech.

International Business Times UK · May 19

WHO states strike deal to extend talks on pandemic treaty

World Health Organization member states will continue talks on a pandemic treaty for another year. Discussions focus on sharing access to dangerous pathogens and benefits from them. Wealthy and developing nations have differing views on equity. The agreement aims to prevent a repeat of the disjointed global response to Covid-19.

The Economic Times · May 19

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AAP · May 19

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 · May 19

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AAP · May 19

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 · May 19

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AAP · May 19

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 · May 19

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 · May 19

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The Economic Times · May 19

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…

AAP · May 19

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AAP · May 19

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.

The Independent UK · May 19

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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Bangkok Post · May 19

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 · May 19

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 · May 19

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 · May 19

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 · May 19

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.

The Economic Times · May 19

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…

France 24 · May 19

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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