The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the second-worst on record, with an official death toll of 1,500. In contrast, Uganda, which also reported infections, has only recorded 20 cases and two deaths.
The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed over 1,000 lives, making it the deadliest in the country’s history, according to the World Health Organisation.
A recent Senate committee hearing has reignited the political debate over the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Al Jazeera.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported 3,532 confirmed cases of the Ebola virus, making it the world’s second largest outbreak on record, according to the DRC Ministry of Communication and Media.
New innovations in HIV prevention could significantly reduce global new cases, but experts warn U.S. foreign aid cuts will limit access for those in need, according to the Aids 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is now the fastest growing in the virus's history, with 3,360 confirmed cases and 1,487 deaths, according to Congolese health officials.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has called on Sen. Mitch McConnell to either disclose more details about his health or resign, according to CNN and WKYT.
Carly Simon, the singer of 'You're So Vain,' has revealed she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and previously dealt with basal cell carcinoma. She said she is preparing for her first album release in nearly 20 years.
A 17-year-old Guinean teenager with sickle cell disease died days after being arrested for exam cheating, according to his father, who has called for an investigation.
Marvel Studios has released the first trailer for 'Avengers: Doomsday,' featuring Robert Downey Jr. as the villain Doctor Doom. The film is set for a December 18 release.
Seven American aid workers are quarantining at a new facility in Kenya after the US imposed travel restrictions, according to a US charity employing them. The 50-bed isolation unit has drawn controversy and is at the center of a legal dispute.
A UK humanitarian worker is being monitored for Ebola in a London hospital after recently working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about his health condition. The 84-year-old Republican said he suffered no broken bones, concussion, heart attack, or stroke.
Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor best known for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in the 'Jurassic Park' film series, has died at age 78 in Sydney, according to a family statement.
First patients have been enrolled in a record-breaking Ebola treatment trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to The Guardian.