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Violent clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have crippled efforts to contain a growing Ebola outbreak, the WHO director-general warned today. Patient transfers, medical supplies, and surveillance teams are now stranded, raising fears of a rapidly expanding crisis.
The military governor of Ituri province has declared the Ebola outbreak a 'war' with dwindling resources, as cases surge past 1,200 and deaths exceed 600. International aid agencies face a critical funding gap, risking uncontrolled spread.
Gunfire erupted outside a Mongwalu Ebola treatment facility as grieving families demanded custody of deceased relatives. Local officials confirmed police used live rounds to disperse the crowd, marking the latest violent clash in a region still reeling from epidemic trauma.
Two more Red Cross workers have been infected, raising the toll to five fatalities in a week. The deaths occurred while volunteers handled suspected Ebola cases amid worsening insecurity in North Kivu. The World Health Organization is launching an emergency response as fears grow over regional spread.
Patrick Faley’s harrowing firsthand testimony reveals critical failures in West Africa’s 2014-16 Ebola response, exposing delays in burials and inadequate survivor support that cost thousands of lives. His story, presented alongside new analysis, underscores systemic flaws in global health infrastructure as the world braces for future outbreaks.
Oxford University researchers have developed an experimental Ebola vaccine that could enter human trials within weeks. The team says the shot targets multiple strains and may offer broader protection than existing options. A breakthrough that could reshape global pandemic preparedness.
New surveillance data reveals record-breaking spikes in syphilis and gonorrhoea cases, with experts warning of a public health crisis. The surge, driven by declining condom use and underfunded sexual health services, demands urgent policy shifts.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported 23 confirmed or suspected Ebola deaths in a new outbreak, with health officials warning the virus may have spread undetected for weeks. The surge has forced the activation of emergency protocols in North Kivu province, where communities face both the disease and ongoing insecurity.
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak has claimed 131 lives and is expanding faster than initial estimates suggested, according to a senior WHO official. Health teams are racing to contain the virus amid reports of unchecked transmission in rural hotspots.
The World Health Organization has declared the deteriorating Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo an international health emergency, warning of a 'very high' risk of cross-border spread. More than 2,500 cases and 1,600 deaths have been recorded since August 2018.
The World Health Organization has elevated the Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province to a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, citing uncontrolled spread and regional risk.
Cheaper Indian versions of semaglutide are cutting treatment costs by up to 90%, threatening Big Pharma dominance and sparking a race to the bottom in drug pricing. Regulators brace for a surge in demand as supply chains scramble to catch up.