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WHO reports struggle to contain Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
The World Health Organization warns it is struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, noting the virus had been spreading undetected for months.
Democratic Republic of Congo faces record-breaking Ebola outbreak, says WHO
The World Health Organisation reports that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the largest in the country's history, spanning five provinces and causing over 1,500 deaths.
Medical Professionals Are Vital to Preventing Future Ebola Outbreaks, Officials Say
Lagos State First Lady and NCDC officials emphasize that vigilance among frontline doctors and sustained investment in health infrastructure are essential to preventing future Ebola outbreaks in Nigeria.
Frontline Medical Staff are Essential to Preventing Ebola, Says Sanwo-Olu and NCDC
Lagos First Lady Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu and NCDC leadership urge medical professionals to remain vigilant, arguing that clinical awareness is the primary defense against future Ebola outbreaks in Nigeria.
Congo Ebola Crisis: Death Toll Hits 1,405 Amid Rapid Spread
With 1,405 deaths and 3,200 infections, the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading rapidly, prompting international efforts to accelerate vaccine testing.
UK resident receiving medical monitoring for possible Ebola exposure
A humanitarian worker is being monitored in a London hospital following potential Ebola exposure in the DR Congo, though they currently show no symptoms.
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.