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Ebola Outbreak Worsens in DR Congo, Spreading to Other African Nations

The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has seen a surge in cases and deaths, with the toll exceeding 200. The outbreak has put ten other African countries at risk, while treatment centers in Congo have been attacked and medical tools are in short supply.

23 May, 12:17 — 24 May, 00:08
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BBCHigh10h ago

Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo

They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.

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France 24High5h ago

Ebola epidemic: Ten African countries at risk

Africa CDC has issued a fresh warning this Saturday, saying up to ten additional African countries are now at risk as the Ebola outbreak spreads across the region. Those countries are Angola, Burundi, the Central African Republic, the Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Zambia. Uganda has confirmed three new cases, while the Red Cross says three volunteers have died in eastern DR Congo after contracting the virus in March. In Ituri’s Mongbwalu, residents atta...

By FRANCE24

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forbes10h ago

18 People With Suspected Ebola Flee After Attackers Burn Down Congo Clinic - Forbes

18 People With Suspected Ebola Flee After Attackers Burn Down Congo Clinic  Forbes

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual5h ago

Ebola toll tops 200, other African countries seen at risk

Ebola toll tops 200, other African countries seen at risk

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straits-timesMostly Factual15h ago

DR Congo stick to pre-World Cup plan to meet Denmark, Chile in friendlies - The Straits Times

DR Congo stick to pre-World Cup plan to meet Denmark, Chile in friendlies  The Straits Times

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japan-timesMostly Factual4h ago

Congo faces surge in Ebola cases as key medical tools run short

The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus and has no approved vaccine or antibody treatment.

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Daily NationMostly Factual13h ago

Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases, bringing total to five

Nearly 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths have been recorded in DRC.

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punch-ngMostly Factual3h ago

Avoid bush meat to prevent Ebola spread, physicians tell Nigerians

Physicians advise Nigerians to avoid bush meat consumption to prevent Ebola spread, citing risks from infected wild animals amid outbreaks in DRC and Ugand Read More: https://punchng.com/avoid-bush-meat-to-prevent-ebola-spread-physicians-tell-nigerians/

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myjoyonlineMixed4h ago

Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo

Three Red Cross volunteers died in the Democratic Republic of Congo from suspected Ebola likely caught while managing dead bodies, the organisation has said.

By David Apinga

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azernewsLow9h ago

Three Red Cross volunteers die from Ebola in Congo - AzerNews

Three Red Cross volunteers die from Ebola in Congo  AzerNews

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citizen-tzMixed14h ago

Red Cross mourns death of three volunteers from Ebola in Congo - thecitizen.co.tz

Red Cross mourns death of three volunteers from Ebola in Congo  thecitizen.co.tz

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senewebMixed9h ago

Ebola: The 10 African countries most likely to be affected by the epidemic - Seneweb

Ebola: The 10 African countries most likely to be affected by the epidemic  Seneweb

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club-of-mozambiqueMixed9h ago

Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases as Africa CDC warns 10 countries ‘at risk’ - CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE

Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases as Africa CDC warns 10 countries ‘at risk’  CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE

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straits-times23 May, 12:17First to report

DR Congo stick to pre-World Cup plan to meet Denmark, Chile in friendlies - The Straits Times

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citizen-tz23 May, 13:27

Red Cross mourns death of three volunteers from Ebola in Congo - thecitizen.co.tz

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Daily Nation23 May, 14:38

Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases, bringing total to five

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uz-daily23 May, 16:03

Congo Could Miss World Cup Over 21-Day Isolation Requirement - UzDaily

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BBC23 May, 17:15

Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo

forbes23 May, 17:16

18 People With Suspected Ebola Flee After Attackers Burn Down Congo Clinic - Forbes

actualite-cd23 May, 17:18

Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo - Yahoo News Canada

newsbeast23 May, 17:31

Γιορτή καρδιάς στον Ερυθρό Σταυρό: Το Κοινωνικό Φροντιστήριο έκλεισε τη χρονιά με χαμόγελα και αλληλεγγύη

club-of-mozambique23 May, 18:11

Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases as Africa CDC warns 10 countries ‘at risk’ - CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE

seneweb23 May, 18:16

Ebola: The 10 African countries most likely to be affected by the epidemic - Seneweb

azernews23 May, 18:23

Three Red Cross volunteers die from Ebola in Congo - AzerNews

china-daily23 May, 18:40

DR Congo suspends passenger flights to Ebola-hit Bunia - China Daily - Global Edition

il-sole-24-ore23 May, 18:58

Virus Ebola, Pregliasco: Italia a rischio contagio

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aftonbladet23 May, 19:59

Vårdtält för ebolasmittade i Kongo i brand

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France 2423 May, 21:56

Ebola epidemic: Ten African countries at risk

hindustan-times23 May, 22:06

Ebola toll tops 200, other African countries seen at risk

morgunbladid23 May, 22:31

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japan-times23 May, 22:44

Congo faces surge in Ebola cases as key medical tools run short

myjoyonline23 May, 23:21

Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo

20-minuten23 May, 23:44

Zahl der Ebola-Toten steigt auf über 200 - fünf Fälle in Uganda

punch-ng24 May, 00:08Latest update

Avoid bush meat to prevent Ebola spread, physicians tell Nigerians