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Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to a 7th province
The Ebola outbreak has reached Sud-Ubangi province in Congo, marking its first appearance in a western zone with the rare Bundibugyo strain.
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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo now deadliest in country’s history
Surpassing the 2018-2020 epidemic, the current Ebola crisis in the DRC has recorded 4,945 cases and 2,325 deaths amid a lack of approved vaccines for the circulating strain.
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills 2,325 to become deadliest in country's history
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DRC Ebola outbreak largest on record, warns WHO
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Ebola death toll reaches 1,001 in DRC and Uganda outbreak
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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.