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Women are the first caregivers in this Ebola outbreak and the most at riskEastern Congo faces a rapid Ebola outbreak. Women are primary caregivers, increasing their infection risk. Many lack protective gear, forci...- Moderna and other groups get $60 million to develop Ebola vaccineCEPI is investing around $60 million to speed up the creation of vaccines against the deadly Ebola Bundibugyo virus. This funding will supp...
- WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern CongoFive patients have recovered from the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in eastern Congo, offering hope amid an outbreak that has infected 13...
- What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola as cases outpace responseA rare Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly in Congo and Uganda. The Bundibugyo virus has no approved treatments. Health workers face challe...
- What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in CongoA rare Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo, with over 200 deaths, lacks specific treatments or vaccines, complicating response efforts. Whil...
- Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo: Mongbwalu residents split over disease threat and government responseAn Ebola outbreak is devastating Mongbwalu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Many residents deny the virus's existence, complicating...
- US allocates extra $80 mn to tackle EbolaThe United States announced Thursday that it was allocating an additional $80 million to help combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic R...
- WHO chief heads to Congo as Ebola outbreak strains responseHealth authorities in Congo and neighbouring countries are scrambling to contain the latest outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain, for whi...
- India sends emergency medical supplies for Ebola outbreak response in CongoIndia has provided crucial pharmaceutical supplies to aid the fight against the Ebola outbreak in Congo. The Africa Centres for Disease Con...
- India advises against travel to DRC, Uganda, South Sudan amid Ebola outbreakIndia has issued a travel advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sud...
- How Congo is battling an Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and angerEbola treatment centers in eastern Congo are being attacked. This violence stems from deep-seated issues like rebel conflict and displaceme...
- Attacks on Ebola treatment centers are one of several problems affecting Congo's outbreak responseIn the Eastern Congo, a troubling surge of Ebola is compounded by deliberate attacks on medical facilities, igniting frustration among the ...
- How South African scientists identified hantavirus on a cruise ship thousands of miles awayA cruise ship outbreak was identified as hantavirus. South African experts rapidly investigated a passenger evacuated with pneumonia. Initi...
- Singapore recommends adults to test for HIV once in lifetimeSingapore now advises all adults aged 21 and above to get tested for HIV once in their lifetime. This comes after a rise in infections last...
- Hantavirus outbreak: How an African lab identified the deadly Andes strainA hantavirus scare aboard a cruise ship off Cape Verde prompted a rapid scientific response, with researchers in Senegal quickly identifyin...
- Ebola scare in US-bound Air France flight as flyer denied entry to Detroit after plane diverted to Canada's MontrealEbola outbreak linked to a rare virus. There is no available vaccine or medicine for the Bundibugyo strain responsible for the outbreak.
- Ebola outbreak sparks US travel curbs, Visa suspension for Africa regionsAmerica is increasing safety measures against Ebola. Travelers from affected regions will be screened. Visa services are temporarily stoppe...
- WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR CongoThe World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. ...
- Quote of the Day by Princess Diana: “If men had to have babies, they would only ever have one each” – Inspiring quote on motherhood, women’s strength and the unseen courage required at every stage of pregnancy by the People's Princess known for her HIV awareness efforts and humanitarian workQuote of the Day by Princess Diana: Princess Diana’s powerful quote reflects on the realities of motherhood and the strength of women. It h...
- Twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But will it get to everyone who needs it?Gilead's twice-yearly HIV prevention shot was 100% effective in women and almost as good in men. The company will offer cheap generic versi...
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