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Ebola death toll reaches 1,001 in DRC and Uganda outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has reached 1,000 fatalities, marking it as the fastest-growing epidemic on record. Efforts to contain the Bundibugyo strain are struggling against regional conflict and widespread community mistrust.
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At least 930 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 930 fatalities, marking the fastest-growing outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain on record. Conflict and security concerns continue to hinder containment efforts across five provinces.
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ECDC reports rise in drug-resistant gonorrhoea across Europe
Health authorities are tracking a rise in locally acquired, antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea cases across the European Union. New data highlights the declining effectiveness of standard ceftriaxone treatments.
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Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented, delayed: WHO
Updated WHO guidelines shift the perception of dementia from an inevitable consequence of aging to a manageable public health priority.
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Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented or delayed — WHO
The World Health Organization has updated its international guidelines, identifying 14 modifiable risk factors that influence the development of dementia. These findings provide a framework for public health policy and individual cognitive health management.
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Ebola patients flee DR Congo hospitals following violent attacks
Violent disruptions at medical centers in northeastern DR Congo have forced patients to flee, hampering containment efforts for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.
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Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented or delayed: WHO
The World Health Organization has released updated guidelines identifying modifiable health and lifestyle factors that can prevent or delay dementia. Researchers are also exploring new diagnostic blood tests and experimental drug therapies to address cognitive decline.
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Congo Ebola outbreak tops 2,000 cases as health workers strike
Frontline health workers in Ituri province have launched strikes over unpaid wages as the Ebola death toll rises and transmission chains remain unidentified.
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WHO launches clinical trial of antiviral to prevent Bundibugyo Ebola strain
Health officials have launched clinical trials to evaluate treatments and preventive drugs for the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus. The studies target both active infections and post-exposure prophylaxis to combat the ongoing outbreak.
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Congo Ebola outbreak likely four times larger than official data suggests
Experts warn that the true scale of the DRC's Ebola crisis is likely hidden, as most new cases in Bunia appear outside of established contact lists.
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Congo Ebola outbreak reaches new provinces as treatment workers strike
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has officially expanded into the Tshopo and Haut-Uele provinces. Meanwhile, ongoing labor strikes at a treatment center in Ituri are complicating the public health response.
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Ebola outbreak spreads in Congo as health officials struggle to track cases
Health officials warn that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is likely much larger than official reports suggest due to widespread undetected community transmission.
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Congo Ebola outbreak likely much larger due to undetected transmission
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is expanding rapidly, with health experts reporting significant undetected community transmission.
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DRC Ebola response hit by arson attacks
Arson attacks and mistrust of health protocols are hindering Ebola containment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The WHO has raised the risk level to very high.
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DR Congo Ebola death toll hits 600 amid health worker protests
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 600 deaths, with containment efforts struggling due to staff strikes and poor access.
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Cancer cases expected to soar worldwide, WHO report finds
A new report from the World Health Organization and the IARC warns that annual cancer cases are expected to reach nearly 35 million by 2050. The findings highlight significant global disparities in access to care and survival rates, alongside urgent calls for improved prevention strategies.
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Ebola outbreak spreads in DR Congo as confirmed cases surpass 800
Health officials report that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is expanding due to population movement and a lack of approved vaccines.
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WHO member states renew negotiations to finalize pandemic treaty annex
WHO diplomats are meeting in Geneva to negotiate the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing annex, which aims to ensure fair distribution of medical countermeasures.
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WHO launches global database on sexually transmitted infection prevalence
The World Health Organization has launched the STI Prevalence Atlas, an open-access repository consolidating research on five sexually transmitted infections. The platform aims to provide standardized data to help policymakers design targeted prevention strategies and monitor transmission.
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills 438 as virus spreads to new provinces
A widening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 1,406 cases, spreading from Ituri province to urban hubs like Kisangani.
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DR Congo begins clinical trial for potential Ebola treatments
Health authorities have launched the PARTNERS clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo to evaluate monoclonal antibodies and remdesivir. The study aims to determine the efficacy of these treatments against the rare Bundibugyo Ebola virus strain.
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WHO adds first diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus to emergency list
The World Health Organization has granted Emergency Use Listing to the first molecular diagnostic test for the Bundibugyo virus. This tool aims to assist health authorities in rapidly confirming infections during the ongoing outbreak.
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Rwanda reports Marburg outbreak as Uganda confirms isolated case
Health authorities are monitoring an isolated fatal case of Marburg virus in Uganda as the region simultaneously responds to an ongoing Ebola outbreak.
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DR Congo Ebola cases climb to 1,274 as death toll reaches 360
The Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak in the DR Congo is intensifying as health officials face regional conflict, community mistrust, and low contact tracing.
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo surpasses 1,000 confirmed cases
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases, complicating medical response as health officials struggle with a lack of specific vaccines for the rare Bundibugyo strain.
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French deaths soar as extreme heat breaks European records
A record-breaking heat wave has caused a surge in mortality in France and triggered infrastructure collapses and wildfires across Europe.
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Ebola outbreak cases rise to 534 in DR Congo and Uganda
Public health authorities report that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has not yet reached its peak as cases continue to rise. The response faces significant obstacles, including funding shortages, security concerns, and documented cases in Uganda.
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