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WHO Declares Global Health Emergency Over DRC-Uganda Ebola Outbreak

The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency over a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The outbreak has caused a significant death toll and raised concerns about its containment, leading Rwanda to close its border with the DRC.

17 May, 00:10 — 17 May, 20:09
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ReutersVery High20h ago

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern - Reuters

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern  Reuters

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BBCHigh7h ago

How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?

An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.

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FTVery High9h ago

Global health emergency declared after Ebola spreads from DR Congo

WHO says outbreak is of ‘international concern’ as rare strain of disease spills over into Uganda

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual53m ago

DRC struggling to contain Ebola outbreak as cases spread

The Democratic Republic of Congo has faced repeated Ebola outbreaks.

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globe-and-mailHigh3h ago

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda - The Globe and Mail

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda  The Globe and Mail

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SCMPMostly Factual7h ago

Hong Kong ramps up health checks for travellers from Africa after Ebola outbreak

Hong Kong has stepped up health screenings for air passengers arriving from Africa as part of a contingency plan to guard against Ebola, after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an outbreak of the deadly infectious disease on the continent a “public health emergency of international concern”. Local health authorities also said on Sunday that they would strengthen public awareness and education, while stressing that the “immediate health impact of Ebola disease on the local populatio...

By Ng Kang-chung

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France 24High6h ago

WHO declares emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo

The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency on Sunday over an outbreak of an Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has killed more than 80 and for which there is no vaccine.

By FRANCE24

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marketwatchMostly Factual4h ago

Health officials declare Ebola outbreak a public health emergency

A rare strain of Ebola virus likely caused 80 deaths in Congo and Uganda, prompting the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency.

By Jaimy Lee

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The IndependentMostly Factual6h ago

Bundibugyo virus: What we know about the latest Ebola outbreak?

Bundibugyo virus disease has caused two previous outbreaks of Ebola in 2007 and 2012

By Rebecca Thomas

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forbes6h ago

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak In Africa ‘Extraordinary’ Public Health Emergency - Forbes

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak In Africa ‘Extraordinary’ Public Health Emergency  Forbes

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national-postMostly Factual6h ago

Outbreak of rare Ebola virus in Africa an international health emergency, says WHO

Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says there is no approved vaccine or treatment for the Bundibugyo ebolavirus currently spreading Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, but said its not a COVID-19 level pandemic

By Bloomberg News

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straits-timesMostly Factual7h ago

What do we know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda? - The Straits Times

What do we know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda?  The Straits Times

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rte-newsMostly Factual6h ago

What do we know about Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda?

The World Health Organization said an outbreak of Ebola, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency but that countries sharing land borders with the Democratic Republic of the Congo are at high risk for further spread.

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philstarMostly Factual5h ago

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, citing rising cases, suspected deaths and confirmed cross-border transmission.

By Christine Boton

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global-timesLow7h ago

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern - Global Times

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern  Global Times

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punch-ngMostly Factual6h ago

NCDC raises surveillance as Ebola resurfaces in Congo, Uganda

The NCDC has intensified Ebola surveillance in Nigeria following outbreaks in Congo and Uganda. Learn about preparedness measures and how to stay safe. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncdc-raises-surveillance-as-ebola-resurfaces-in-congo-uganda/

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vanguard-ngMixed7h ago

WHO declares int’l emergency as Ebola kills over 80 in DR Congo

Fears of further spread grew when a laboratory on Sunday confirmed a case in the major eastern DRC city of Goma, which is controlled by the Rwanda-backed M23 militia. The post WHO declares int’l emergency as Ebola kills over 80 in DR Congo appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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myjoyonlineMixed1h ago

Rwanda, DRC border close over fears of Ebola outbreak

The borders connecting Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Rubavu District were closed on Sunday following the Ebola outbreak in DRC.

By Albert Kuzor

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iceland-reviewMostly Factual9h ago

Former Iceland PM Urges WHO to Declare Climate Health Emergency

A group of former political leaders has urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to officially recognise climate change as a global public health emergency. As reported by mbl.is, a 17-point plan was submitted to the WHO by the committee, chaired by Iceland’s former prime minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir. The proposal is calling for stronger international action… The post Former Iceland PM Urges WHO to Declare Climate Health Emergency appeared first on Iceland Review.

By Irina Shtreis

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Reuters17 May, 00:10First to report

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern - Reuters

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star-kenya17 May, 04:36

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency - the-star.co.ke

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svenska-dagbladet17 May, 09:11

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china-daily17 May, 09:14

Africa's Ebola outbreak public health emergency of int'l concern: WHO - China Daily

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morgunbladid17 May, 11:01

Nefnd undir forystu Katrínar skorar á WHO

FT17 May, 11:31

Global health emergency declared after Ebola spreads from DR Congo

iceland-review17 May, 11:39

Former Iceland PM Urges WHO to Declare Climate Health Emergency

aftonbladet17 May, 12:30

Experten: Ebolautbrottet kan ha spridits i veckor

danas17 May, 12:54

Evropa pozvala SZO da klimatske promene proglasi zdravstvenom krizom

BBC17 May, 13:31

How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?

vanguard-ng17 May, 13:36

WHO declares int’l emergency as Ebola kills over 80 in DR Congo

SCMP17 May, 13:46

Hong Kong ramps up health checks for travellers from Africa after Ebola outbreak

straits-times17 May, 13:53

What do we know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda? - The Straits Times

la-vanguardia17 May, 13:57

Sanidad activa un protocolo por el brote de ébola, aunque recuerda el bajo riesgo en España

global-times17 May, 14:03

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern - Global Times

iefimerida17 May, 14:14

Μαγιορκίνης στο iefimerida: Φοβόμαστε για μεγάλη εξάπλωση του Έμπολα στην Αφρική -Για πρώτη φορά «ορφανά» κρούσματα

national-post17 May, 14:21

Outbreak of rare Ebola virus in Africa an international health emergency, says WHO

seeking-alpha17 May, 14:23

WHO declares Ebola emergency as Congo-Uganda outbreak raises global health concerns

il-sole-24-ore17 May, 14:27

Ebola in Congo, allarme Oms: emergenza sanitaria

punch-ng17 May, 14:29

NCDC raises surveillance as Ebola resurfaces in Congo, Uganda

rte-news17 May, 14:33

What do we know about Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda?

der-standard17 May, 14:47

WHO-Kommission fordert Ausrufung von Notstand wegen Klimakrise

France 2417 May, 14:53

WHO declares emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo

forbes17 May, 14:54

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak In Africa ‘Extraordinary’ Public Health Emergency - Forbes

The Independent17 May, 14:58

Bundibugyo virus: What we know about the latest Ebola outbreak?

naftemporiki17 May, 15:31

Έμπολα: Πόσο ανησυχητική είναι η νέα επιδημία σε ΛΔ Κονγκό και Ουγκάντα

rzeczpospolita17 May, 15:40

„Wyjątkowa” epidemia Eboli w Afryce i międzynarodowy alarm. Na szczep Bundibugyo nie ma terapii

philstar17 May, 16:00

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak

faz17 May, 16:34

WHO ruft Notlage aus: Der Ebolaausbruch in Kongo ist schwer zu kontrollieren

marketwatch17 May, 16:52

Health officials declare Ebola outbreak a public health emergency

politiken17 May, 16:54

Ebola-tilfælde bekymrer ekspert: »Udbruddet er formentlig langt større end først antaget«

globe-and-mail17 May, 17:41

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda - The Globe and Mail

digi2417 May, 18:00

Cât de îngrijorător e focarul de Ebola din Congo? Specialiștii avertizează că epidemia ar putea fi subestimată

actualite-cd17 May, 18:13

DR Congo Ebola death toll hits 87 as outbreak strain lacks vaccine, poses high risk - Xinhua

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myjoyonline17 May, 19:51

Rwanda, DRC border close over fears of Ebola outbreak

newsbeast17 May, 20:04

Πόσο ανησυχητική είναι η έξαρση του ιού Έμπολα στη Λαϊκή Δημοκρατία του Κονγκό

Al Jazeera17 May, 20:09Latest update

DRC struggling to contain Ebola outbreak as cases spread