Rick and Morty Season 9 Tackles Character Depth, Controversy
Rick and Morty Season 9 features a more cohesive narrative than previous seasons, with all ten episodes exploring Rick’s mental health and character development, according to Collider.
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Suspected Ebola Cases in DRC Pass 900 as Health Workers Face Attacks
Suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have surpassed 900, according to the country’s ministry of communication, as health workers contend with attacks and equipment shortages.
Over 500 Children Die in Months as Measles Cases Surge in Bangladesh
Over 500 children with suspected and confirmed cases of measles have died in Bangladesh since March, according to the country's health ministry.
Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns
A deadly Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than initially estimated, according to a warning from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Kylie Minogue reveals cancer battles, motherhood dreams in Netflix doc
In a deeply personal moment during her Netflix documentary, Kylie Minogue disclosed her second cancer diagnosis in 2021, which she had kept secret for five years. She also revealed a heartfelt letter she wrote to a future child during IVF attempts after her first diagnosis in 2005.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC Outpacing Response, Warns WHO
The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is outpacing response efforts, according to a report by The Guardian.
Ebola Cases in DR Congo Top 900 as Outbreak Intensifies
The number of suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 900, according to a report released by health authorities. Confirmed cases now exceed 100, with the outbreak active in three provinces.
Red Cross Volunteers Die of Suspected Ebola in DR Congo
Three Red Cross volunteers died in the Democratic Republic of Congo from suspected Ebola likely caught while managing dead bodies, the organisation has said. They are believed to have contracted Ebola on 27 March while working in the eastern region of Ituri.
White House Pauses Removal to DRC as Ebola Rises
The Trump administration has temporarily halted refugee removals to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid a growing Ebola outbreak, according to Politico. However, experts argue the move will not effectively curb the disease’s spread.
‘Every health facility said they were full’: alarm over rapid spread of Ebola in DRC
Healthcare workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have raised urgent concerns about the rapid spread of the Ebola virus, according to aid groups and NGOs.
DR Congo Players Told to Isolate 21 Days Before World Cup
The Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup squad has been instructed to isolate for 21 days before entering the U.S. due to the Ebola outbreak, according to the BBC.
More Than 500 Children Die in Bangladesh Measles Outbreak
A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has killed more than 500 children, marking the deadliest surge in decades, according to a health department tally that began on March 15.
UK Scientists Developing Ebola Vaccine for Trials in Months
UK scientists are developing an Ebola vaccine that could be ready for clinical trials within two to three months, according to BBC.
WHO: 12th hantavirus case confirmed in the Netherlands
The World Health Organization has confirmed the 12th case of hantavirus in the Netherlands, with the infected individual currently hospitalized in isolation, according to the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM).
Suspected Ebola Cases Triple in DRC, WHO Warns of Rapid Spread
The World Health Organization raised its threat assessment for the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Friday, calling the Ebola outbreak a “very high” risk as suspected cases tripled in a week, according to a report.