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New Ebola outbreak in Congo linked to recent animal spillover, genome data suggests
A recent Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo was caused by a new spillover event from an animal reservoir, rather than a recurrence of a previous strain. Genome sequencing from 22 specimens, published in Nature Medicine, in…
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DRC Ebola outbreak likely 3-4 times larger than reported, WHO estimates
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's current Ebola outbreak, primarily caused by the Bundibugyo virus, is significantly larger than officially reported. While 3,822 cases have been confirmed, the World Health Organiza…
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo declared fastest growing ever, 600 deaths reported
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently the fastest growing on record, with health authorities reporting 1,759 confirmed cases and 600 deaths. The virus is spreading faster than containme…
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New Ebola Therapies Undergo Clinical Trials in Democratic Republic of Congo
New clinical trials are underway in the Democratic Republic of Congo to test novel therapies against the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, a strain for which no approved vaccines or treatments currently exist. The trials will eva…
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Ebola treatment trial begins in Democratic Republic of Congo
An experimental treatment trial for the Ebola virus has commenced in the Democratic Republic of Congo, offering a potential new weapon against the ongoing outbreak. The study, which began in early July, involves two exp…
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UK tests patient for Ebola amid rising African outbreak
A patient in Glasgow, Scotland is being tested for Ebola after arriving at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. While there are no confirmed cases in the UK, the testing comes amid a deadly outbreak of the virus in …
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Ebola outbreak in Congo reaches 1,274 cases, 360 deaths
The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing a significant outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, with confirmed cases reaching 1,274 and resulting in 360 deaths. Experts suggest this strain may progress more s…
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World Cup overlaps with Ebola outbreak, exposing global health defense gaps
The World Cup's overlap with a recent Ebola outbreak has exposed significant weaknesses in global health defenses. Experts point to slow response times, reduced aid, and the spread of misinformation as critical issues t…
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Congo health workers treat Ebola unpaid as WHO seeks $518M
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are treating Ebola patients without pay amidst a significant outbreak. The World Health Organization has launched a $518 million plan to combat the disease, emphasizing…
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Moderna gets $50M for Ebola vaccine; Pixel Watch 5 possibly leaked
Moderna has received $50 million to develop an mRNA vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. This initiative aims to accelerate vaccine development amidst a current Ebola outbreak. Separately, the Pixel Watch 5…
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Ebola Outbreak Escalates, Declared Global Health Emergency
A recent Ebola outbreak is escalating, with over 900 suspected cases and hundreds of deaths reported. The World Health Organization has declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, and UNICEF has prov…
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Uganda closes DR Congo border amid rare Ebola surge
Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo due to a surge in cases of a rare Ebola type. The decision was made after Ugandan health workers were exposed to the virus by Congolese patients crossin…