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Ebola in Congo "global pandemic threat"
The spread of Ebola virus in DRC is assessed as a global pandemic threat. WHO Director-General warns. Infection spreads to other countries.
First consular consultations between Azerbaijan and Thailand
First consular consultations between Azerbaijan and Thailand held in Baku, focusing on cooperation, legal framework, and digitalization.
Azerbaijan joins new ILO convention
Azerbaijan joins ILO Convention No. 187 on Occupational Safety and Health. Minister Anar Aliyev submitted the notification at the Geneva session.
WHO chief urges community role in Congo Ebola fight
WHO chief Tedros calls on communities to lead Ebola response in Congo, urges more international funding.
Famil Mammadov confirmed as Director General
Famil Mammadov confirmed as Director General of Republican Sanitary-Quarantine Center. The appointment boosts management efficiency and strategic goals.
Ebola in Congo spreads fast, outpacing response
Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads fast, with 220 deaths and 900 cases. Response is slow due to local mistrust, supply shortages, and global funding cuts.
CDC Seeks Staff for Ebola Screening
CDC seeks volunteers for Ebola screening at U.S. entry points amid Bundibugyo strain outbreak. Level 2 emergency response activated.
Congo Ebola risk raised to 'very high' as cases near 750
WHO raises Congo Ebola risk to 'very high' as cases approach 750, highlighting rapid spread of rare virus strain.
139 Ebola Deaths: WHO Sounds Alarm
WHO reports 139 suspected Ebola deaths in DRC and Uganda, warning that numbers are expected to increase as the epidemic spreads.
Ebola in Congo: Death Toll Rises to 130
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo: 130 deaths, 32 confirmed cases, over 500 suspected. WHO declares global health emergency.
Hantavirus cruise ship docks in Rotterdam
The MV Hondius cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak arrives in Rotterdam. Quarantine and disinfection procedures underway.
Rare, untreatable Ebola strain - global emergency
WHO declares global emergency over rare, untreatable Bundibugyo Ebola strain. Outbreak spreads in Congo and Uganda, no approved vaccine or treatment.
WHO Director on Hantavirus Outbreak
WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. 11 infections, 3 deaths.
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