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More than 900 suspected Ebola cases reported in Congo

More than ‌900 ‌suspected Ebola cases and 119 ‌deaths ⁠have now been ​recorded ⁠in the Democratic ‌Republic ​of ​Congo as the virus spreads.

AAP · May 25

India dispatches first tranche of urgent medical supplies in wake of Ebola health emergency

India has dispatched its first shipment of medical supplies and protective kits to the African Centre for Diseases Control and Prevention in response to the emerging Ebola public health emergency.

The Economic Times · May 24

Three Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo as outbreak continues to spread

The volunteers were among the first named victims of the epidemic, which is being driven by the rare Bundibugyo virus.

Euronews · May 24

NYC Defied Washington and Rejoined the WHO — Here's What That Really Means

While the federal government formally cut ties with the World Health Organization, New York City quietly signed back up through a side door. No congressional vote. No public debate. Just a press release.

Medical Daily · May 23

Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases as Africa CDC warns 10 countries 'at risk'

Health authorities in Uganda on Saturday confirmed three new cases of Ebola linked to the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, adding that all three people were still alive. The Africa CDC warned that 10 nations across the region were at risk of being affected by the deadly virus.

France 24 · May 23

WHO Warns Ebola Outbreak in Congo Now Poses 'Very High' Risk With 82 Cases and 7 Deaths

WHO warns the Ebola outbreak in Congo now poses a "very high" national risk, with 82 confirmed cases and 7 deaths, prompting tighter controls and urgent international support.

International Business Times · May 23

AAP Rolling News Bulletin May 23, 2200

AAP Rolling News Bulletin for May 23 at 2200

AAP · May 23

AAP Rolling News Bulletin May 23, 2130

AAP Rolling News Bulletin for May 23 at 2130

AAP · May 23

Uganda confirms new Ebola cases as risk in DRC rises to highest level

As the World Health Organisation raised its risk assessment for the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo to the highest level, Uganda has confirmed three new cases of the deadly virus.

Radio France Internationale · May 23

AAP Rolling News Bulletin May 23, 2100

AAP Rolling News Bulletin for May 23 at 2100

AAP · May 23