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The Ebola outbreak has spread to multiple provinces in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, including the northeastern region.
The Ebola outbreak has spread to multiple provinces in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, including the northeastern region.
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The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.
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More than 900 suspected cases of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola have been reported in the DRC.
More than 900 suspected cases of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola have been reported in the DRC.
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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo reached 282.
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There is no approved (or licensed) vaccine or specific treatment for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus.
There is no approved (or licensed) vaccine or specific treatment for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus.
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An Ebola outbreak is occurring in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
An Ebola outbreak is occurring in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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Uganda confirmed two new Ebola cases, both health workers in Kampala, bringing the total number of infections in Uganda to seven.
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Heat does not affect everyone equally.
Catherine Wambua‑Soi reports from Bunia about the Ebola response.
A clinical trial of experimental Ebola treatments began in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A clinical trial of experimental Ebola treatments began in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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The trial enrolled its first patient on Thursday.
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Heat does not affect everyone equally.
Heat does not affect everyone equally.
A clinical trial of experimental Ebola treatments began in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A clinical trial of experimental Ebola treatments began in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the largest ever recorded and continues to expand.
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A clinical trial of experimental Ebola treatments was launched in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
A clinical trial of experimental Ebola treatments was launched in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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The Ebola outbreak in the DRC is the largest ever recorded and continues to grow/spread in the north‑east of the country.
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The Ebola treatment trial for the Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo enrolled its first patient on Thursday.
The Ebola treatment trial for the Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo enrolled its first patient on Thursday.
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WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the enrollment of the first participant in the Ebola treatment trial.
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Heat does not affect everyone equally.
The treatment trial is for the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The treatment trial is for the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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The trial enrolled its first patient (first participant) on Thursday.
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The Ebola outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.
The Ebola outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.
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DR Congo confirmed 282 Ebola cases.
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Nearly 250 people are suspected to have died and more than 1,100 are infected with the rare strain of Ebola in the DRC and Uganda.
Bunia is a location where Ebola response activities are taking place.
Bunia is a location where Ebola response activities are taking place.
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Heat does not affect everyone equally.
A hantavirus outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
A hantavirus outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
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Three people died in the outbreak.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (and Uganda) is caused by the Bundibugyo virus.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (and Uganda) is caused by the Bundibugyo virus.
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Heat does not affect everyone equally.
Heatwaves can damage hearts, kidneys, lungs, and infrastructure.
Heatwaves can damage hearts, kidneys, lungs, and infrastructure.
The Ebola strain involved is the Bundibugyo strain.
The Ebola strain involved is the Bundibugyo strain.
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The Ebola outbreak is occurring in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are described as Africa's "silent epidemic" because much of the true burden is not visible.
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are described as Africa's "silent epidemic" because much of the true burden is not visible.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.
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As of late June 2026, the number of confirmed Ebola cases in the DRC exceeded 1,200, with specific reports citing 1,274 cases.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is caused by the Bundibugyo strain.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is caused by the Bundibugyo strain.
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Health workers in the DRC lack sufficient personnel, ambulances, and construction materials to adequately respond to the outbreak.
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Extreme heat is described as a global health emergency.
Extreme heat is described as a global health emergency.
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Extreme heat is a global health emergency.
Extreme heat is a global health emergency.
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The outbreak is linked to the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.
The outbreak is linked to the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.
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Heat waves are killing people and destroying infrastructure.
Extreme heat is a global health emergency.
Extreme heat is a global health emergency.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is showing signs of progress.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is showing signs of progress.
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Significant challenges remain in testing, surveillance, vaccine development and building community trust in the DRC Ebola outbreak.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo involves the Bundibugyo strain.
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Extreme heat is a global health emergency.
Extreme heat is a global health emergency.
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Heat is no longer a future climate risk. It is already here.
Heat is no longer a future climate risk. It is already here.
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El Niño is a natural warming of part of the tropical Pacific that can shift weather patterns around the world.
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Extreme heat is a global health emergency.
Heatwaves have grown hotter and stronger as the planet has warmed, making what doctors call a 'silent killer' even more dangerous.
Heatwaves have grown hotter and stronger as the planet has warmed, making what doctors call a 'silent killer' even more dangerous.
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Hot weather kills an estimated half a million people each year.
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The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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More than 200 people are suspected to have died from the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
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Extreme heat is a global health emergency.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo involves the rare Bundibugyo strain.
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Armed men stormed a hospital in DR Congo treating Ebola patients, prompting evacuations.
Armed men stormed a hospital in DR Congo treating Ebola patients, prompting evacuations.
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The Ebola outbreak is linked to the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.
The Ebola outbreak is linked to the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.
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More than 1,100 people are infected with the rare strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
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The virus identified in the outbreak on the MV Hondius was Andes hantavirus.
The virus identified in the outbreak on the MV Hondius was Andes hantavirus.
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All reported hantavirus cases were among passengers or crew members of the MV Hondius.
All reported hantavirus cases were among passengers or crew members of the MV Hondius.
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The incubation period of Andes hantavirus is up to six weeks.
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An outbreak of Andes hantavirus (ANDV) occurred aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An outbreak of Andes hantavirus (ANDV) occurred aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship.
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The incubation period of hantavirus can be up to six weeks.
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Armed men stormed a hospital in DR Congo treating Ebola patients, prompting evacuation of patients.
Armed men stormed a hospital in DR Congo treating Ebola patients, prompting evacuation of patients.
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Armed men stormed a hospital in the Democratic Republic of the Congo treating Ebola patients, prompting evacuation of patients.
Armed men stormed a hospital in the Democratic Republic of the Congo treating Ebola patients, prompting evacuation of patients.
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Health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been attacked multiple times by angry residents.
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Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reached 282.
Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reached 282.
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More than 1,100 people are infected with the rare strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
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