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Ebola, hantavirus… how eroding global health cooperation could threaten worse crises ahead

The recent Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks, respectively in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, and on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, remind us that the next health crisis is never far away. They also illustrate the World Health Organization’s key role in global coordination and the importance…

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WHO chief visits eastern DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus traveled to Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday to show his support to the residents of the capital of Ituri Province, the epicentre of a severe Ebola virus outbreak. There have been at least 1,077 suspected…

France 24

'We are here to help': WHO chief visits epicentre of Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

UN health chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday visited Bunia in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo - where a severe Ebola outbreak has been declared.

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WHO puts Ebola outbreak death rate at ‘huge’ 30-50% as chief arrives in DRC

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus calls for ceasefire among armed groups to help avoid deaths from preventable disease

The Guardian - UK

WHO chief says deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo can be stopped

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, said Thursday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has killed more than 200 people, can still be contained despite conflict in the country's east. The WHO on Friday announced that one patient was confirmed to…

France 24

Ebola: 'You are not alone' in fight, vows DR Congo-bound WHO chief

The World Health Organization chief is heading to the Democratic Republic of Congo to combat a deadly Ebola outbreak. He pledged full support to the nation, emphasizing that together they will overcome the crisis. The outbreak is severely impacting Ituri province, a region already facing multiple challenges.

The Economic Times

Uganda shuts border with DR Congo as cases of rare Ebola type surge

The decision by the Ugandan Ebola task force, which goes against World Health Organization guidance, follows a rise in health workers exposed to Ebola by Congolese patients who crossed before the outbreak was declared.

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Is Ebola Entering India? What You Must Know

One hospital quarantine in Bengaluru was enough to trigger fear across the country. After a woman returning from Uganda showed Ebola-like symptoms, panic spread rapidly online, with many wondering whether the deadly virus had finally reached India. Although her test later came back negative, the scare has pushed health authorities…

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DRC faces 'catastrophic collision' of conflict and Ebola outbreak, WHO warns

The World Health Organization chief warned on Wednesday that conflict raging in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was dramatically complicating efforts to rein in a deadly Ebola outbreak, and urged an immediate ceasefire.

Radio France Internationale

WHO warns of 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war in DR Congo

KAMPALA - Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo is complicating efforts to rein in a deadly Ebola outbreak, the World Health Organization chief warned Wednesday, while Uganda announced it was shutting its border.

Bangkok Post

DR Congo facing 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war, WHO chief warns

The ongoing conflict between armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has made it harder for health workers to contain the worsening Ebola outbreak, World Health Organization Secretary-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday.

France 24

Global Health Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Immunization Agenda 2030 at World Health Assembly

In response to these growing global concerns, the World Health Organization has reaffirmed its commitment to the Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030). The resolution underscores the importance of vaccines and reiterates their role as one of the most effective, equitable, and cost-efficient tools in public health.

Medical Daily

'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

Travelers to US from Ebola-linked nations will now have to land at one specific airport

As of Thursday, all flights carrying passengers that have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan at any point during the previous 21 days will be diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport

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Bleeding and sepsis at childbirth are a danger to mothers: Sierra Leone study shows a simple screening tool can detect risk in time

Severe bleeding after birth (postpartum haemorrhage) is the leading cause of maternal mortality globally. It causes approximately 70,000 deaths annually. About 80% occur in Africa and South Asia. A recently published World Health Organization analysis shows postpartum haemorrhage accounts for 28% of maternal deaths in sub-Saharan Africa, compared to 14%…

The Economic Times

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 Independent UK

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

Bangkok Post

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.

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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

France 24

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…

Euronews

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.

The Conversation

Ebola outbreak declared a global health emergency – what you need to know

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a “public health emergency of international concern”, with cases now confirmed in neighbouring Uganda. Here is what you need to know.

The Economic Times

Hantavirus, Ebola crises: WHO kicks off 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva amid global health concerns

WHO 79th World Health Assembly: World Health Organization member states meet in Geneva. Deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks are major concerns. Uncertainty surrounds US and Argentinian withdrawals from the WHO. The organization faces budget cuts and staff reductions. Discussions will focus on global health architecture reform and coordination among health…

Euronews

American doctor who helped patients on hantavirus-hit cruise ship cleared to leave isolation

American doctor Stephen Kornfeld, who helped care for sick passengers during the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak, was the only American sent to Nebraska’s high-security biocontainment unit after an inconclusive test result.

The Economic Times

WHO chief says 'work not over' after hantavirus evacuation; urges caution

World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday that the efforts to contain the hantavirus outbreak was not over after evacuations from a cruise ship. Ghebreyesus emphasised that there were no signs of a larger outbreak but cautions of rising cases due to the virus' long incubation period.…

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