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Ebola outbreak in DRC nears 3,000 cases as death toll tops 1,300
Congo Ebola outbreak nears 3,000 cases as death toll tops 1,300
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First volunteer receives Oxford's experimental Ebola vaccine in global trial
Hunt said he decided to volunteer after following reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and wanted to play a role in efforts to fight the disease.
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Kenya to receive more Ebola supplies from India amid rising regional threat
The first delivery weighed 4.5 tonnes and contained 279 packages of emergency medical equipment. Among the supplies were Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits, sample transportation kits, infrared thermomete...
Health and Wellness
Africa CDC urges US to lift Uganda Ebola travel restrictions
Dr Kaseya called on the United States to adopt evidence-based and proportionate travel measures that reflect Uganda's current epidemiological status, saying the country's progress demonstrates the effectiveness...
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UN raises alarm over Ebola risk in DR Congo displacement camps
The outbreak has spread beyond Ituri, with confirmed cases also reported in four other provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo as well as neighbouring Uganda.
Health and Wellness
Katiba Institute, Muite question reported quarantine of US aid workers at Laikipia Base
Katiba Institute said it was closely monitoring reports that the seven foreign nationals had been admitted into Kenya and placed under quarantine at the contested facility under a bilateral arrangement.
Health and Wellness
DRC Ebola death toll reaches 600 as WHO reports 1,759 confirmed cases
According to WHO data compiled from Congolese health authorities, 285 people have recovered from the disease, while another 304 suspected infections are still being investigated.
Health and Wellness
DR Congo Ebola cases pass 1,700 as WHO warns outbreak is still growing
According to a report by the WHO Regional Office for Africa, the outbreak is being driven by continued transmission in hotspot health zones across Ituri and North Kivu provinces, a rise in community deaths and...
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France's first detected Ebola patient recovers, discharged from hospital
The doctor tested positive after flying to France on June 23 from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is fighting a major outbreak of the deadly haemorrhagic fever.
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Ebola treatment trial begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The current trial is sponsored by the WHO, and is being co-ordinated by scientists at the Institut National de Recherche Biomédicale in DRC, the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Belgium, and the University of...
Health and Wellness
Kenya’s Ebola readiness at 66% as calls for faster action
According to the Ministry of Health, Kenya's Ebola preparedness score has reached 66 percent, reflecting encouraging progress while highlighting the need for continued investment to attain full operational read...
Health and Wellness
Kenya risks losing 2,900 jobs as DRC Ebola outbreak hits regional trade, UN warns
According to the report, Kenya could lose about 2,900 jobs if the disease remains largely contained within the DRC and Uganda but continues to trigger restrictions that affect trade and transport across the reg...