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New Clinical Trials Offer Hope In The Fight Against Ebola In The Democratic Republic Of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently facing a daunting challenge with the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo…
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Ebola Congo: 1,000 cases, 254 deaths, still a search for patient zero
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has now reached 1,003 confirmed cases, with 254 deaths reported. The outbreak, declared on…
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In Congo, doctors face Ebola with little protection: “We live with fear”
The situation at the health facilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak, is…
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Uganda closes its border with Congo over Ebola outbreak
Uganda took a bold step on Wednesday by ordering the closure of its border with Congo, where cases of a…
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At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say
Update: An American doctor has tested positive for Ebola and is being taken to Germany for treatment, officials said Monday.…
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Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says
The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently facing a devastating Ebola outbreak that has claimed the lives of three Red…
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U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he “wasn’t going to make it” before evacuation from Congo
An American doctor, Dr. Peter Stafford, working with the medical missionary organization Serge in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has…
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U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration made a significant announcement on Monday regarding additional screening measures for travelers coming from three African nations…
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American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC and aid group say
An American doctor working with a medical missionary organization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has tested positive for…
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Americans in Congo believed to have had exposure to suspected cases| STAT
The situation is further complicated by ongoing violence and insecurity in the region, which has hindered response efforts. Local mistrust…
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