Health authorities in Brazil are monitoring two patients for possible Ebola infections in the country’s largest cities, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, amid concerns over a growing outbreak in …
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The World Health Organization has announced encouraging progress in the fight against the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, reporting that five patients have successfully recovered …
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Experts Warn of Possible Link Between Wild Animal Consumption and Ebola Outbreak in Congo
As the latest Ebola outbreak continues to affect communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, public health experts are warning about the potential connection between the deadly virus and …
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WHO Chief Arrives in Congo to Tackle Rare Ebola Outbreak Amid Security and Trust Challenges
The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Democratic Republic of the Congo to support efforts against a rare Ebola outbreak that is unfolding amid growing insecurity and …
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A second Ebola treatment center has been set ablaze in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, while at least 18 suspected Ebola patients reportedly fled the facility during the chaos, …
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Residents in the Democratic Republic of the Congo reportedly set fire to an Ebola treatment center as public anger and frustration continue to grow over the ongoing outbreak and the …
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The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced the establishment of three new treatment centers in the Ituri province as authorities intensify efforts to contain a fresh …
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Global health officials have confirmed 11 hantavirus cases linked to the luxury expedition cruise ship MV Hondius, with experts warning that more infections could emerge in the coming weeks as …
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American Passengers From Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Return to the U.S.
by Adetoun Tadeby Adetoun TadeSeventeen American passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius have arrived back in the United States after a deadly outbreak linked to the voyage claimed three lives and …