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WHO considers use of experimental vaccines as Ebola cases and deaths rise in DRC

WHO considers use of experimental vaccines as Ebola cases and deaths rise in DRC

The World Health Organization is considering the use of experimental vaccines to combat a growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as cases and deaths continue to rise. According to Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, there have been at least 500 suspected cases and 130 suspected deaths since the outbreak began.

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WHO Head Deeply Concerned as Ebola Cases Rise in DRC

WHO Head Deeply Concerned as Ebola Cases Rise in DRC

The World Health Organization's director general said he is deeply concerned about the scale and speed of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to The Guardian.

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Ebola Returns to Eastern DRC: Panic, 88 Deaths

Ebola Returns to Eastern DRC: Panic, 88 Deaths

Residents in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are living in fear as the Bundibudyo strain of Ebola resurfaces. According to the World Health Organization, over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths have been reported in the DRC and two in neighboring Uganda.

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At Least 100 Deaths Reported in DR Congo Ebola Outbreak

At Least 100 Deaths Reported in DR Congo Ebola Outbreak

At least 100 deaths have been reported in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with more than 390 cases suspected, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

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What Is Ebola and Why Stopping the Outbreak Is So Difficult

What Is Ebola and Why Stopping the Outbreak Is So Difficult

The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is caused by the rare Bundibugyo species, which poses unique challenges due to its lack of an approved vaccine and the complex conflict environment in the region, according to the BBC.

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Ebola Outbreak in DRC Grows to 87 Deaths

Ebola Outbreak in DRC Grows to 87 Deaths

A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed at least 87 lives, with concerns rising over its rapid spread and high lethality, according to health authorities.

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CDC to escalate Ebola response after WHO declares emergency

CDC to escalate Ebola response after WHO declares emergency

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is escalating its response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda after the World Health Organization declared it a public health emergency.

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Uganda Implements Emergency Measures Against Ebola Outbreak

Uganda Implements Emergency Measures Against Ebola Outbreak

Uganda has introduced emergency measures to combat an ongoing Ebola outbreak, as the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency over the virus spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Uganda. According to Al Jazeera.

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WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Congo a Global Health Emergency

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Congo a Global Health Emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), according to the WHO. At least 87 people have died from the outbreak in the DRC, with additional cases reported in neighboring Uganda.

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Congo declares Ebola outbreak after 65 deaths

Congo declares Ebola outbreak after 65 deaths

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in the Ituri province, with at least 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases reported. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) officially declared the outbreak following laboratory tests and field reports.

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