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8 Ebola Patients Recover In Uganda, Outbreak "Contained": Minister
Eight patients treated for Ebola in Uganda have recovered, the country's health minister said on Wednesday, declaring the country's latest outbreak of the deadly disease "contained".
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Signs And Symptoms Of Ebola Virus
Signs And Symptoms Of Ebola Virus: Recognising the signs and symptoms of Ebola can help in early diagnosis and containment of the virus.
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5 Points On Marburg Virus And New Outbreak In African Country
The WHO held an emergency meeting after nine people died from the an outbreak of the Marburg virus in Equatorial Guinea. It causes infection as deadly as Ebola, and the outbreak-hit province has been placed under quarantine.
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Uganda Declares End To Deadly Ebola Outbreak That Killed 55
Uganda on Wednesday declared an end to an Ebola virus outbreak that emerged almost four months ago and claimed the lives of 55 people.
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WHO Pushes For 2 Treatments That Significantly Reduce Deaths From Ebola
The World Health Organization said Friday that two existing treatments dramatically reduced deaths from Ebola and should be given to people of all ages suffering from the often-fatal haemorrhagic disease.
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Congo Declares End Of Ebola Outbreak That Killed 55 Since Emerging In June
The Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday declared the end of the country's latest Ebola epidemic, after the outbreak killed 55 people over the past five months.
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Ebola Still An 'Urgent' Global Health Emergency: WHO
The deadly Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains an "urgent" global health emergency, The World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday at its Emergency Committee meeting.
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WHO Panel Decides Not To Declare International Ebola Emergency
A World Health Organization panel decided on Friday not to declare an international emergency over Congo's Ebola outbreak despite its spread to Uganda this week, concluding such a declaration could cause too much economic harm.
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WHO To Hold Emergency Meeting After Ebola Spreads To Uganda
The World Health Organization said Wednesday that a key emergency committee would meet following confirmation that an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo had spread to neighbouring Uganda.
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India Vulnerable To Infectious Diseases Like Zika, Ebola: Report
South Asian nations including India are "vulnerable" to emerging infectious diseases like Zika and Ebola and their level of preparedness is "inadequate" to protect public health, a new analysis today said.
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3 Years After Ebola Outbreak Declared In Guinea, Survivors Still Suffer
Three years after the world's worst recorded Ebola outbreak was first declared in Guinea, hundreds of survivors who suffer from physical and mental health problems are struggling to access care, a medical charity said on Friday.
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To Fight Bio-Terrorism, India Needs Central Epidemiological Database: Experts
Experts today emphasised on a strong and well integrated programme in sync with the different governmental arms to deal with bio-terrorism, as diseases like Ebola and Zika could emerge as possible threats.
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White House Finds Temporary Fix In Zika Funding Fight
The White House said on Wednesday it will redirect $589 million in funds to prepare for the Zika virus before the mosquito that carries it begins to emerge in the continental United States, but urged Congress to act quickly on its request for more money.
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Experts Warn Complacency On Ebola May Leave Vaccine Work Unfinished
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola emergency over, but action is still needed to fully develop effective vaccines and prepare the world for future outbreaks, experts said on Thursday.
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West Africa Ebola Outbreak No Longer Poses Global Risk, Says WHO
West Africa's Ebola outbreak no longer constitutes a threat to international public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, declaring an end to a nearly 20-month emergency that has killed about 11,300 people.
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8 Ebola Patients Recover In Uganda, Outbreak "Contained": Minister
Eight patients treated for Ebola in Uganda have recovered, the country's health minister said on Wednesday, declaring the country's latest outbreak of the deadly disease "contained".
-
Signs And Symptoms Of Ebola Virus
Signs And Symptoms Of Ebola Virus: Recognising the signs and symptoms of Ebola can help in early diagnosis and containment of the virus.
-
5 Points On Marburg Virus And New Outbreak In African Country
The WHO held an emergency meeting after nine people died from the an outbreak of the Marburg virus in Equatorial Guinea. It causes infection as deadly as Ebola, and the outbreak-hit province has been placed under quarantine.
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Uganda Declares End To Deadly Ebola Outbreak That Killed 55
Uganda on Wednesday declared an end to an Ebola virus outbreak that emerged almost four months ago and claimed the lives of 55 people.
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WHO Pushes For 2 Treatments That Significantly Reduce Deaths From Ebola
The World Health Organization said Friday that two existing treatments dramatically reduced deaths from Ebola and should be given to people of all ages suffering from the often-fatal haemorrhagic disease.
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Congo Declares End Of Ebola Outbreak That Killed 55 Since Emerging In June
The Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday declared the end of the country's latest Ebola epidemic, after the outbreak killed 55 people over the past five months.
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Ebola Still An 'Urgent' Global Health Emergency: WHO
The deadly Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains an "urgent" global health emergency, The World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday at its Emergency Committee meeting.
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WHO Panel Decides Not To Declare International Ebola Emergency
A World Health Organization panel decided on Friday not to declare an international emergency over Congo's Ebola outbreak despite its spread to Uganda this week, concluding such a declaration could cause too much economic harm.
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WHO To Hold Emergency Meeting After Ebola Spreads To Uganda
The World Health Organization said Wednesday that a key emergency committee would meet following confirmation that an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo had spread to neighbouring Uganda.
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India Vulnerable To Infectious Diseases Like Zika, Ebola: Report
South Asian nations including India are "vulnerable" to emerging infectious diseases like Zika and Ebola and their level of preparedness is "inadequate" to protect public health, a new analysis today said.
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3 Years After Ebola Outbreak Declared In Guinea, Survivors Still Suffer
Three years after the world's worst recorded Ebola outbreak was first declared in Guinea, hundreds of survivors who suffer from physical and mental health problems are struggling to access care, a medical charity said on Friday.
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To Fight Bio-Terrorism, India Needs Central Epidemiological Database: Experts
Experts today emphasised on a strong and well integrated programme in sync with the different governmental arms to deal with bio-terrorism, as diseases like Ebola and Zika could emerge as possible threats.
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White House Finds Temporary Fix In Zika Funding Fight
The White House said on Wednesday it will redirect $589 million in funds to prepare for the Zika virus before the mosquito that carries it begins to emerge in the continental United States, but urged Congress to act quickly on its request for more money.
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Experts Warn Complacency On Ebola May Leave Vaccine Work Unfinished
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola emergency over, but action is still needed to fully develop effective vaccines and prepare the world for future outbreaks, experts said on Thursday.
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West Africa Ebola Outbreak No Longer Poses Global Risk, Says WHO
West Africa's Ebola outbreak no longer constitutes a threat to international public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, declaring an end to a nearly 20-month emergency that has killed about 11,300 people.
