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White House Asks Congress for $87.6B Including Iran War Costs
White House requests $87.6B from Congress, including funds for potential Iran war, Pentagon, Ebola, and farmers. Details here.
Ebola to cause pandemic? Academic explains
Russian academic Gennady Onishchenko explains why Ebola fever will not cause a pandemic, citing lack of airborne transmission.
First Ebola case reported in France
First Ebola case in France: doctor returning from Congo diagnosed. Prime Minister closely monitoring.
Ebola cases in DRC exceed 1,000 with 254 deaths
Ebola cases in DRC exceed 1,000 with 254 deaths, 100 recoveries. WHO declared outbreak a global emergency.
Ebola outbreak in Congo exceeds official numbers
Ebola outbreak in Congo real scale exceeds official numbers. Causes, statistics, and affected regions.
Ebola in DRC: 149 deaths, 710 cases
Ebola outbreak in DRC: 149 deaths and 710 confirmed cases. Mortality rate at 21% as virus spreads in Ituri province.
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.
New Ebola Model Discovered
US scientists discovered a new Ebola model, offering hope for treatment.
Congo Ebola death toll exceeds 100
Congo Ebola death toll exceeds 100 with 101 confirmed deaths. Total infections at 550. Chinese experts arrive in Kinshasa to help.
Ebola outbreak could reach 20,000 cases
Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda may reach 20,000 cases. CDC warns of high risk without isolation. Currently 452 cases, 82 deaths.
Ebola in Africa: 63 Dead, Nearly 400 Infected
Ebola in Africa: 63 dead, nearly 400 infected. Latest situation in Congo and Uganda. Epidemic ranks fourth in complexity.
5 Ebola-infected prisoners escape in DRC
Five prisoners with Ebola symptoms escaped from custody in Congo. Search operations are underway.
Ebola resurges: Death toll reaches 60
Ebola epidemic in DRC: death toll reaches 60, infections rise to 344. Health authorities increase monitoring.
Ebola cases rise in Congo - latest update
Ebola infections in DRC reach 321. CEPI allocates $60 million for new vaccines.
Ebola warning: Health Ministry advises travelers
Azerbaijan's Health Ministry warns travelers about Ebola: low risk, hygiene advice, and monitoring of official sources.
Moderna Partners with CEPI for BDBV Ebola Vaccine
Moderna partners with CEPI to develop a BDBV Ebola vaccine, with up to $50 million in funding.
Ebola spreading rapidly in Congo
Ebola virus spreading rapidly in DRC Congo with over 1,000 suspected cases.
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.
WHO: 906 suspected Ebola cases
WHO: 906 suspected Ebola cases in DRC, 223 deaths probed. Bundibugyo strain also in Uganda.
Kenyan court halts US Ebola quarantine plan
Kenyan high court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya until case is heard.
US Focuses on Keeping Ebola Out of the Country
The US is taking measures to prevent Ebola from entering the country from the Democratic Republic of Congo, including travel restrictions, quarantine talks with Kenya, and airport screenings.
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.
Italy Ebola Suspects: Two Hospitalized
Two Ebola suspects hospitalized in Italy after returning from Uganda. Symptoms include fever, nausea, and vomiting. No confirmed diagnosis yet.
White House restricts US scientists' WHO contacts
White House restricts US scientists' WHO contacts. The ban began during hantavirus outbreak, partially eased for Ebola. Experts concerned about impact on disease control.
Armed Attack on Ebola Hospital in Congo
Armed attack on Ebola hospital in Congo: attackers demand bodies. Incident occurred on May 24 in Monqbvalu city.
Ebola can be mistaken for malaria
Ugandan doctor Elayca Kiiza warns Ebola symptoms can be confused with malaria. Learn about early and late symptoms of Ebola fever.
Congo Ebola deaths exceed 200
DRC Ebola death toll rises to 204 with 867 suspected cases reported.
Ebola Outbreak: Thousands at Risk Again
Ebola epidemic in DRC and Uganda is the second largest in history. 745 infections, 178 deaths, no vaccine available.
Atlanta airport adds Ebola screening
CDC expands Ebola screening to Atlanta airport for travelers from DRC, Uganda, South Sudan. Second U.S. entry point added.
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