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Bird Flu Kills Over 13,000 Elephant Seals on Australian Islands
H5N1 bird flu outbreak on Australia's Heard and McDonald Islands kills over 13,000 southern elephant seal pups.
Ebola outbreak in Congo exceeds official numbers
Ebola outbreak in Congo real scale exceeds official numbers. Causes, statistics, and affected regions.
Cholera outbreak in Nigeria: 74 dead
Cholera outbreak in Nigeria's Borno state: 74 dead, 7850 infected. Urgent measures needed.
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.
Ebola resurges: Death toll reaches 60
Ebola epidemic in DRC: death toll reaches 60, infections rise to 344. Health authorities increase monitoring.
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.
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.
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.
Ebola in Congo Initially Seen as 'Curse'
Ebola virus initially seen as 'curse' in DR Congo. In Ituri province, 246 infections and 65 deaths recorded.
Ebola more dangerous than hantavirus - Expert
Russian virologist compared Ebola and hantavirus danger: Ebola more dangerous, higher mortality risk.
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.
US bans travel to 3 African countries
The US State Department has banned travel to DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan due to Ebola. Additionally, travel to Rwanda is discouraged.
Hantavirus cruise ship docks in Rotterdam
The MV Hondius cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak arrives in Rotterdam. Quarantine and disinfection procedures underway.
US Warns Citizens of Ebola, Bans Travel to Two Countries
US State Department restricts travel to DRC and Uganda over Ebola. Citizens warned of risks.
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.
New Epidemic in Congo: Death Toll Reaches 65
New epidemic in Congo: death toll reaches 65, 246 suspected cases under observation. Latest updates on the outbreak.
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