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Ebola
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Unpaid DR Congo Ebola responders threaten labor action
Medical staff on the front lines of the DR Congo Ebola outbreak are threatening a strike over unpaid wages, as the WHO warns the infection rate may be significantly higher than reported.
UK Approves Human Trials for Ebola Vaccine Created in Two Months
Following an eight-week development cycle, UK researchers have received authorization to begin human clinical trials for a new Ebola vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain.
Information Minister Affirms Tinubu’s Proactive Stance on Ebola Preparedness
Information Minister Mohammed Idris details President Tinubu’s N10 billion intervention and a new communication strategy to keep Nigeria safe from the threat of Ebola.
Ebola Death Toll Reaches 600 in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Ebola death toll in the Democratic Republic of Congo has hit 600, with officials monitoring the spread of the rare Bundibugyo strain while testing new treatments.
Nigeria Achieves 80 Percent Readiness in Ebola Communication and Community Engagement
The NCDC reports 80 percent readiness in Ebola risk communication and community engagement, emphasizing proactive education and misinformation management to maintain public trust.
UN Warns Ebola Outbreak Could Cost African Economies $3.6 Billion
The UNDP warns that the ongoing Ebola crisis in the DR Congo could push nearly one million people into poverty and cost African economies up to $3.6 billion.
DR Congo prohibits large public events in capital to curb Ebola outbreak
DR Congo officials have banned mass gatherings in Kinshasa and neighboring provinces to combat a spreading Ebola outbreak, a move that critics argue is politically motivated.
Nigeria boosts Ebola defenses as NCDC ramps up border monitoring
The NCDC is strengthening national Ebola preparedness by enhancing border surveillance, auditing medical infrastructure, and coordinating with state authorities to address facility maintenance and diagnostic challenges.
Ebola Crisis Intensifies: Death Toll Spikes as Africa CDC Reports Escalating Spread
The Africa CDC reports a surge in Ebola deaths and warns that community transmission is rising, with treatment centers nearly at full capacity and a critical need for increased funding.
WHO Announces Upcoming Ebola Drug Trials in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Starting next week, the WHO will initiate clinical trials in the DRC to test two new treatments for the Bundibugyo Ebola strain as the local outbreak continues to challenge medical responders.