The worsening Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is contributing to a growing maternal health crisis, with health experts warning that more pregnant women are …
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Health Workers Expand Strike as Ebola Cases in DR Congo Near 3,000, Death Toll Surpasses 1,300
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing mounting pressure in its fight against Ebola as more healthcare workers have joined an ongoing strike while the number of confirmed infections …
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The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed at least 930 lives, including dozens of healthcare workers, underscoring the severe toll the disease continues to …
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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 2,000 Cases as Health Workers Expand Strike Action
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 2,000 confirmed infections, with 754 deaths recorded, as more healthcare workers have joined an expanding strike over unpaid …
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Congo’s Ebola Frontline Workers Struggle With Low Pay and Exhaustion Amid Outbreak Response
Healthcare workers battling the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are facing mounting challenges as they work long hours under difficult conditions, often with limited compensation and …
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The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is disrupting regional commerce, with trucks carrying perishable goods stranded at the border with Uganda as authorities enforce strict …
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U.S.-Backed Ebola Quarantine Center in Kenya Sparks Protests, Legal Challenges, and International Debate
Plans by the United States and Kenya to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to Ebola have triggered growing political controversy, public protests, and criticism from health experts, as …
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Brazil Monitoring Two Suspected Ebola Cases as Health Authorities Activate Emergency Protocols
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 says it is maintaining its assessment that the global public health risk from the recent hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship remains “low.” In a …
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The World Health Organization has officially declared a global health emergency following escalating outbreaks of Ebola in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The declaration comes amid growing concerns …