The Ebola outbreak in Central Africa is spreading rapidly with cases in both Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda
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Ebola Death Toll Expected to Keep Rising as WHO Warns National and Regional Spread High
The WHO director-general warned that beyond confirmed cases 600 suspected infections and 139 deaths were already logged
WHO Director-General Expresses Concern Over Rapid Ebola Spread in Congo and Uganda
WHO chief says risk of spread remains high nationally and regionally with over 600 suspected Ebola cases recorded
WHO: 600 Cases of Ebola and 139 Suspected Deaths in Congo and Uganda
The World Health Organization warns of rapid spread of a rare Ebola strain with hundreds of suspected cases in Central Africa
Ebola Bundibugyo Strain Has No Approved Vaccine Making Containment Efforts Especially Challenging
Health experts warn that the absence of a licensed vaccine complicates the DRC-Uganda outbreak response.
The World Has Been Fixated on the Wrong Public Health Crisis Says Washington Post Health Columnist Leana Wen
With Ebola and Iran dominating headlines Wen argues another slower-moving health threat deserves attention.
WHO Says DRC Ebola Outbreak Has Reached 500 Suspected Cases with Numbers Expected to Rise Further
The agency advised countries sharing borders with DRC to activate national emergency management mechanisms.
WHO Director-General Tedros Says He Is Deeply Concerned About Scale and Speed of Ebola Epidemic
Tedros made the statement as the agency formally declared the DRC-Uganda Ebola outbreak a global emergency.
DRC to Open Three Ebola Treatment Centers in Ituri Province as Cases Spread to Kampala and Kinshasa
Two unrelated confirmed cases appeared in Uganda’s capital from travelers coming from the DRC.
US Doctor Tests Positive for Ebola After Working with Missionary Group in Congo Evacuated to Germany
Dr Peter Stafford was exposed while treating patients in the capital of Ituri province.