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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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At least 80 dead as Congo grapples with Ebola outbreak; WHO declares public health emergency
The patient is a 5-year-old boy who traveled with family from Congo to Uganda on June 10. He was admitted…
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Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens, may be hitting hundreds more, Africa’s CDC says
A recent Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in a remote province of eastern Congo, with 246 suspected cases and 65…
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