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Ebola death toll surpasses 200 as virus spreads to Uganda, 10 African countries at risk
The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo had climbed to 204 by Saturday.
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WHO raises alarm over deadly Ebola outbreak spreading rapidly across central Africa
The World Health Organisation has expressed serious concern about the rapid spread of an Ebola outbreak that has killed 131 people in the DRC.
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Africa CDC declares continental emergency as Ebola spreads across borders
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has declared a continental public health emergency following an Ebola outbreak that has claimed 132 lives across two countries.
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New Ebola outbreak in DR Congo declared international health emergency
The WHO declared an Ebola emergency in Congo with 91 suspected deaths; the Bundibugyo strain poses significant challenges due to lack of vaccines.
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WHO chief says work continues after hantavirus evacuation from cruise ship
WHO director Tedros warns that hantavirus containment efforts continue after ship outbreak; global health risks remain low despite fatalities.
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South African government calls for calm after hantavirus case confirmed
The government has called for calm following confirmation of a rare hantavirus case in a critically ill British national in South Africa.
