Urgent aid rushed to Congo amid Ebola outbreak as health workers battle community distrust Aid supplies have been rushed to Congo to tackle the Ebola outbreak The Independent UK · May 28
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spirals Amid Conflict, WHO Warns of "Catastrophic Collision" The Democratic Republic of the Congo is not only facing the recurring threat of Ebola, which has persisted for decades. As tensions rise due to ongoing armed conflict, the increasingly dangerous situation is crippling outbreak response efforts and blocking humanitarian access, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. Medical Daily · May 28
WHO chief calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Democratic Republic of Congo as number of suspected Ebola cases nears 1,000 Director-general of the WHO Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote in a post on social media that the region is facing a ‘catastrophic collision of disease and conflict’ The Independent UK · May 28
DRC faces 'catastrophic collision' of conflict and Ebola outbreak, WHO warns The World Health Organization chief warned on Wednesday that conflict raging in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was dramatically complicating efforts to rein in a deadly Ebola outbreak, and urged an immediate ceasefire. Radio France Internationale · May 27
WHO warns of 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war in DR Congo KAMPALA - Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo is complicating efforts to rein in a deadly Ebola outbreak, the World Health Organization chief warned Wednesday, while Uganda announced it was shutting its border. Bangkok Post · May 27
WHO chief calls for DRC ceasefire to tackle Ebola outbreak Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warns of ‘catastrophic collision of disease and conflict’, as Uganda closes border with DRC The Guardian - UK · May 27
DR Congo facing 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war, WHO chief warns The ongoing conflict between armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has made it harder for health workers to contain the worsening Ebola outbreak, World Health Organization Secretary-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday. France 24 · May 27
Hantavirus cruise outbreak rises with new case in Spain Spain has reported a new case of hantavirus among the passengers who are in quarantine after the ill-fated cruise on the MV Hondius luxury liner. AAP · May 27
Indian govt closely monitoring Ebola situation; no confirmed case yet India is closely watching the Ebola situation due to outbreaks in Africa. No confirmed cases have been reported in the country. A person in Bengaluru, who traveled from Uganda, was isolated for observation after showing mild symptoms. Health authorities are following World Health Organization guidelines. Samples have been sent for… The Economic Times · May 27
Ebola Comes to Houston's Front Door: Bush Intercontinental Airport Begins Emergency Screening as Bundibugyo Strain Spreads Across Central Africa Starting tonight at 11:59 PM EDT, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, will begin receiving travelers who have been present in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days, directing them toward enhanced federal health screening. The CDC expansion, announced Saturday… Medical Daily · May 26