WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

The World Health Organization said the outbreak does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency, and advised against the closure of international borders.

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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills more than 80 as WHO sounds international alarm over Bundibugyo strain with no vaccine and high risk of regional spread

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The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.

The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.

BBC News - World - 21 minutes ago

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreaks in Congo, Uganda with over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreaks in Congo, Uganda with over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths.

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WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreaks in Congo and Uganda

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WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo

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WHO declares deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global health emergency - The World Health Organization ‌has declared ​an Ebola outbreak ​caused by the ​Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic ‌Republic of Congo and Uganda a public ‌health emergency of international concern. News - World - | 3 hours ago

The World Health Organization ‌has declared ​an Ebola outbreak ​caused by the ​Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic ‌Republic of Congo and Uganda a public ‌health emergency of international concern.

CBC News - World - 51 minutes ago

WHO declares international emergency over Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization said the Ebola outbreak could be much larger than what is currently being detected and reported. It warned of health risks to other countries.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 1 hour ago

WHO declares public health emergency over Ebola in Africa

Mehr News Agency - World - 1 hour ago

'Extraordinary' Ebola outbreak declared an emergency of international concern

WHO said 80 suspected deaths, eight confirmed cases and 246 suspected cases had been reported so far in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

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WHO sounds global alarm over 'extraordinary' Ebola strain spreading through central Africa

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency

The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.

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New York doctor who survived Ebola says he fears for healthcare workers -- A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak. -- May 15

A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak an international health emergency

The outbreak of the highly contagious disease began in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda 'emergency' of international concern

Guardian UK - World - 2 hours ago

Ebola virus outbreak: WHO declares international health emergency after rare strain kills 87 in Congo

Times of India - World - 2 hours ago

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern

The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency, said the World Health Organization.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 2 hours ago

WHO declares international health emergency over rare Ebola strain

GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency over a rare strain of Ebola that has killed dozens in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but stopped short of calling the outbreak a pandemic on Sunday.

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Breaking news live updates, May 17: WHO declares public health emergency over rare Ebola strain

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WHO declares deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global health emergency

The World Health Organization ‌has declared ​an Ebola outbreak ​caused by the ​Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic ‌Republic of Congo and Uganda a public ‌health emergency of international concern.

CBC News - Health - 3 hours ago

Ebola kills 87 people as cases continue to rise in Congo

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Congo Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Rises to 87 Amid Spread Fears

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Ebola outbreak in Africa is 'public health emergency of international concern': WHO

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global health emergency after 80 deaths - The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak spreading across the Democratic Republic of the Congo and...

Daily Express - Opinion - 4 hours ago

WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global health emergency after 80 deaths -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak spreading across the...

Daily Express - World - 4 hours ago

New York doctor who survived Ebola says he fears for healthcare workers

A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.

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At least 80 dead in Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO declares public health emergency -- At least 80 deaths have been reported in Congo's new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province, authorities said.

At least 80 deaths have been reported in Congo's new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province, authorities said.

CBS News - Health - 4 hours ago

Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens, Africa's CDC says -- A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province in Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far, Africa CDC says. -- May 15

A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province in Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far, Africa CDC says.

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Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 87

At least 80 deaths have been reported in Congo’s new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province, authorities said, as health workers raced Saturday to intensify screening and contact tracing to contain the disease. Officials first announced the outbreak on Friday, with 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases.

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Uganda Reports Death of Man from DRC Due to Ebola, Affirms Situation Under Control

Kampala: The Uganda Ministry of Health announced on Saturday the recording of a fatality from Ebola involving a man arriving from the Democratic Repub...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80

Deaths are mounting in Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak, which has crossed into neighboring Uganda.

NBC News - Health - 9 hours ago

Rare Ebola strain may have killed 80 amid Congo vaccine gap

Boston Globe - Business - 9 hours ago

A new Ebola outbreak has already killed 87 people in Democratic Republic of Congo

NPR - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

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Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

DRC health minister warns 'very high' Ebola lethality rate as toll hits 80

Africa CDC concerned that outbreak of Bundibugyo strain could spread rapidly due to intense population movement.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

No vaccine for latest Ebola outbreak, DRC warns as as toll hits 80

KINSHASA, DR Congo — An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has caused at least 80 deaths has a 'very high lethality rate' and no vaccine or specific treatment, the country's health minister warned Saturday.

Manila Times - World - 11 hours ago

Wave of burials reported in Congo as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80

At least 80 people have died in Congo’s new Ebola outbreak in the eastern Ituri province.

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Death Toll in Congo Ebola Outbreak Rises to 80, Hundreds More Suspected Cases

African health authorities are meeting with officials in nearby countries.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

5/16: Saturday Morning -- President Trump returned from his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, a deadly strain of Ebola is sparking concern in central Africa.

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US Travel Warning Issued Amid Deadly Ebola Outbreak

The WHO and Africa CDC warn that the next 1–2 weeks will be critical in determining whether the outbreak stabilizes or expands.

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"I was scared for my life": Emergency care at Clark County hospital sparks concerns

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Zayn Malik shares major health update after emergency hospital visit

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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo: Over 80 dead, 246 cases reported in Ituri province; health emergency declared

Times of India - World - 19 hours ago

New Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens as Uganda confirms separate case -- -

Africa CDC, the continent's top public health body, on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.

CBC News - World - 20 hours ago

New Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens as Uganda confirms separate case

Africa CDC, the continent's top public health body, on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.

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CDC Monitoring Ebola Developments in Congo and Uganda

Officials said the agency is deploying expertise through local offices as African officials report dozens of deaths from suspected infections.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Frustrated, acclaimed emergency doctor walks away from Health NZ

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American Airlines plane, with congressman onboard, makes emergency landing after smoke detected in the cabin

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New Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded

With 246 suspected cases, the latest Ebola outbreak comes around five months after Congo’s last one was declared over after 43 deaths.

NBC News - Health - 1 day ago

Democratic Republic of Congo declares Ebola outbreak; 65 people killed -- The Democratic Republic of Congo declared an Ebola outbreak on Friday as 65 people have died from the disease in the country's eastern region.

UPI - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ebola outbreak with uncommon strain erupts in Congo and Uganda; 65 deaths

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ebola outbreak confirmed in DR Congo, Uganda

A new outbreak of the infectious Ebola virus has killed dozens of people in a remote part of Congo, according to the Africa CDC health authority. Neighboring Uganda later said one person had died in an "imported" case.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 1 day ago

More than 60 dead as new Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo with hundreds of suspected cases

Daily Mail - World - 1 day ago

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj reportedly assists rescue during terrifying Montreal Lachine Canal emergency incident amid NHL playoff pressure

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Confirmed Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 200 Suspected Infections

246 suspected infections and 65 deaths are attributed to a new Ebola outbreak in the remote Ituri province of the Congo.

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Ebola returns to DR Congo, Africa CDC confirms

International The News - Health - 1 day ago

What to know about new Ebola outbreak that has killed 65 people in Congo

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At least 65 dead after Ebola outbreak confirmed in Democratic Republic of the Congo

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New Ebola outbreak in remote Congo province kills 65

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Live-event - Three women found dead off major UK beach 'were all related' Emergency services swarmed Brighton Beach early on Wednesday morning.

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New Ebola outbreak confirmed with 65 deaths and hundreds of infections

The virus is highly contagious and often fatal

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded

Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.

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W.H.O. Claims 'Global Health Financing Emergency' in Report Revealing Major Progress

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WHO launches $2m emergency project in Iran

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Trump in China coverage halted for 'medical emergency' as anchor demands 'call a doctor'

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Turkey set to receive first shipment from US emergency oil reserve: report

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