DR Congo River Boat Quarantined After 5 Ebola Deaths
The DR Congo river boat Yingfeng 2 has been placed under quarantine after five deaths linked to potential Ebola exposure, according to Congolese authorities.
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Perez Hilton able to communicate, family shares update
Perez Hilton’s family confirmed he is able to communicate, offering hope as he recovers from a mental health crisis captured in a leaked TikTok video, according to a statement posted on his website.
US Reports First Deaths in Cyclospora Outbreak
Michigan health officials confirmed the first two deaths linked to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak, according to the BBC.
Virunga Park Protects People and Gorillas from Ebola Outbreak
As the Ebola outbreak continues in eastern DRC, Virunga National Park is implementing health measures to protect communities and endangered mountain gorillas. According to park officials, these efforts aim to act as a natural barrier against the spread of the disease.
Uganda Seems Winning Battle Against Ebola as Virus Spreads in DR Congo
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.
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Reaches 1,000 Deaths, WHO Warns
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.
Senate Fauci hearing renews pandemic origin debate
A recent Senate committee hearing has reignited the political debate over the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Al Jazeera.
DR Congo Ebola Epidemic Becomes World’s Second Largest Outbreak
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.
Ebola Outbreak Fastest Growing in DRC History
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.
Teen Jailed for Exam Cheating in Guinea Dies from Sickle Cell Complications
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.
Seven Americans Quarantining in Kenya Over Ebola Concerns
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.
Elon Musk’s Doge Cuts to USAID Ebola Programs
Elon Musk has drawn renewed scrutiny for cuts to global health programs through his short-lived 'department of government efficiency' (Doge), according to The Guardian.
WHO Says Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to Ship Is Over
The hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship is over, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
WHO Declares Cruise-Linked Hantavirus Outbreak Over
The World Health Organization has declared the cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak officially over, according to a report from Al Jazeera.
Ebola Outbreak: Understanding Wildlife Origins Key to Prevention
Understanding the wildlife origins of the Bundibugyo virus is crucial to preventing future outbreaks, according to a recent report from The Guardian.