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Ebola
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France reports initial Ebola case linked to current African outbreak
France has confirmed its first domestic case of Ebola in a doctor returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking the first time the current outbreak has reached French territory.
Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 1,000 Cases in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Ebola virus has infected over 1,000 individuals in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with health officials warning that the current trajectory could mirror the devastating 2014-2016 West African epidemic.
Unexplained fatalities in DR Congo refugee camp raise Ebola concerns
A surge of at least 30 mysterious deaths at the Kigonze displacement camp in eastern DR Congo has alarmed aid groups, who fear a silent Ebola outbreak is spreading amid poor sanitary conditions.
Kenyan Judicial Order Halts US Ebola Quarantine Site Launch
A Kenyan court has temporarily blocked the opening of a US-run Ebola quarantine facility following a legal challenge by a local rights group regarding transparency and constitutional concerns.
Nigeria Initiates High-Level Ebola Surveillance Across Ten States and FCT
The NCDC has issued a high-level Ebola alert for the FCT and nine Nigerian states following a surge of the Bundibugyo strain in other parts of Africa, mandating immediate emergency preparedness and surveillance.
Ituri Governor Urges Urgent Action to Combat Ebola Crisis
DR Congo's Ituri governor calls for immediate resources and personnel to manage a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak, as the WHO warns that containment efforts are currently falling behind.
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Scaling Faster Than Anticipated
Health officials warn that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading more aggressively than initially feared, with suspected case counts potentially surpassing 1,000.
Uganda reports Ebola case as death toll rises in DR Congo
Uganda has detected an Ebola case imported from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an ongoing outbreak has already resulted in at least 65 deaths and hundreds of suspected infections.