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Ebola outbreak kills more than 5,300 people in DR Congo
Ebola survivors are providing emotional support to sick children in isolation wards amidst a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Ebola kills over 5,300 in fastest-growing outbreak on record
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 5,300 people, marking the fastest-growing outbreak on record.
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Ebola death toll in DR Congo passes 5,000
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 5,000 deaths, triggering warnings about a potential continent-wide spread.
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Experts warn of wider spread as Ebola outbreak reaches plateau
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Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 cases as authorities race to slow the spread in African countries
Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 10,000 cases, prompting an urgent race by authorities to slow the spread across African countries.
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Ebola outbreak: DR Congo nurse killed in attack as Uganda tightens border
An Ebola response nurse has been killed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo amid rising regional tensions and tight border security.
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WHO announces start of Ebola vaccine clinical trial in DR Congo
Clinical trials for the new Tumaini Ebola vaccine have begun in Bunia as health authorities grapple with a rising death toll.
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Africa at risk of continent-wide Ebola crisis, health chief warns
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WHO says not informed Nigeria Ebola patient visited Congo
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What to know about the Ebola outbreak that has spread from Congo to 4 other countries
An Ebola outbreak originating in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expanded to four other countries, including Nigeria and Kenya.
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Nigeria's first Ebola holidayed in Uganda, officials say
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Kenya confirms second Ebola case as relative of country's first victim
Kenya confirms a total of seven Ebola cases, including health workers and relatives of the first patient.
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Congo's former president Kabila forms new group to replace M23 insurgency
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Kenya Records Ebola Case for First Time
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An Ebola treatment center was burned down as the death toll in Congo passes 4,000
Congo's Ebola death toll tops 4,000 as a treatment centre burns and thousands flee, sparking urgent international response.
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Thousands flee Congo Ebola-hit camp, stoking concerns about disease spread
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DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to two new health zones, WHO says
The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling its largest Ebola outbreak as confirmed cases surpass 8,000 and fatalities reach 3,833.
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Congo military plane crash kills 13, including three officers, official says
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How mistrust is fueling a deadly Ebola hotspot in east Congo
Mistrust and insufficient contact tracing are accelerating the spread of a Bundibugyo virus-driven Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Moving target: Congo’s North Kivu province becomes new Ebola hotspot
Congo faces a rising Ebola surge as a young doctor's death highlights the escalating crisis in North Kivu.
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Congo is running short of health workers as Ebola remains out of control, WHO says
Global health agencies warn that Congo is facing its largest Ebola outbreak on record as health worker shortages mount.
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DRC: M23 fighters abused miners and trafficked gold and coltan to Rwanda
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Ebola infections top 7,000 in Congo as virus spreads to new province
Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo surpass 7,000 as the outbreak expands into a seventh province.
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Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has now spread to the country's seventh province, officials say
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has escalated, surpassing 7,000 infections and spreading into a seventh province.
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More than 20 children killed in DR Congo school fire
A devastating school fire in the Democratic Republic of Congo leaves at least 24 students dead amid chaotic trampling.
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Fire in rebel-held east Congo kills 24 schoolchildren, official says
A devastating fire at two schools in rebel-held eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in the deaths of dozens of students.
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Ebola epidemic outpaces containment despite influx of money and supplies
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 6,600 cases, raising global pandemic concerns despite ongoing aid efforts.
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Congo’s Ebola burial teams battle community anger, fatigue and fear of infection
Ebola containment efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo are faltering as burial teams face community hostility and severe funding shortages.
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5 challenges Congo faces in containing its fast-moving Ebola outbreak
Ebola case counts reach 6,250 in DR Congo as outbreaks and coffins draw intense news coverage.
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World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is over
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DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks
DR Congo and M23 rebels sign a Doha‑backed roadmap as a Qatari‑led cease‑fire mission lands in South Kivu.
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Ebola in DR Congo: Vaccine trial to start as WHO warns about speed of infections
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Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine which has been effective in past outbreaks
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is receiving 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine to combat an unprecedented Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain.
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history
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DRC’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province
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‘Mismatched’ vaccine being rolled out against Ebola outbreak
Health authorities and global outlets report ongoing rollout discussions and upcoming trials for Ebola vaccines in the DRC.
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WHO says Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to eclipse the deadliest one in history
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in the country's history and may surpass the deadliest globally.
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New transmission from animals likely caused Congo-Uganda Ebola outbreak, study says
A new scientific study suggests the current Ebola outbreak across the DR Congo and Uganda was triggered by a fresh transmission jump from an animal.
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Ebola in DR Congo: River boat under quarantine after five deaths
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Ebola in DR Congo: River boat under quarantine after five deaths
A river boat near Kinshasa is placed under quarantine following five deaths and suspected Ebola cases.
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Moderna begins Phase 1 clinical trial of Ebola vaccine against strain behind DRC outbreak
Moderna launches its first human trial for a new mRNA Ebola vaccine targeting the specific strain spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills more than 1,700 as WHO accelerates trials
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More pregnant women are dying in Congo as they avoid hospitals over Ebola
Pregnant women in Congo are dying as fear of Ebola keeps them away from hospitals during a surging outbreak.
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Ebola Bundibugyo strain outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says
The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the country's largest on record.
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DR Congo Ebola epidemic becomes world’s second largest outbreak
A fast-growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surged to become the second-largest epidemic on record.
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Death toll tops 1,500 in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history, Congo says
The death toll has surpassed 1,500 in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history becomes the second-largest on record.
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A day in the life of Congo's overstretched Ebola surveillance teams
Ebola cases in eastern Congo surpass 3,200 as hunger and overstretched teams strain the response.
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Congo Ebola death toll tops 1,400 as vaccine trials start
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More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo near 3,000, including over 1,300 deaths
Health worker strikes coincide with a surge in Ebola cases in DR Congo, where infections have reached 3,200 and deaths have surpassed 1,400.
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At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 1,000 deaths, marking the fastest-growing outbreak in the history of the disease.
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At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak
Death tolls in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reached at least 930 as an Ebola outbreak spreads at a record pace.
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Ebola spreading more quickly in DRC, while Uganda is close to being virus-free
The World Health Organization warns that Ebola is spreading in the DR Congo faster than any previous outbreak as Uganda nears a virus-free milestone.
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Ebola outbreak: Uganda starts 42-day countdown to being declared free of the virus
Uganda has begun a critical 42-day countdown to be declared free of Ebola after discharging its final patient.
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Ebola outbreak in Congo still spreading, WHO says
Ebola transmission persists in the DR Congo as labor strikes among healthcare staff complicate the medical response to the ongoing outbreak.
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Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as health workers threaten to strike
Ebola deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 500 as health workers threaten to strike amid an ongoing expansion phase.
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Harry Kane breaks Pelé World Cup goals total
Harry Kane has surpassed Pelé’s total goal count in World Cup competition following his performance in England's latest match.
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DR Congo says 1,307 Ebola cases confirmed, including 377 deaths
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Congo bans gatherings in Kinshasa and three provinces over Ebola outbreak
Public gatherings are now prohibited in Kinshasa and three additional provinces as the DR Congo manages a confirmed Ebola outbreak.
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Ebola in DR Congo: Mass gatherings banned in Kinshasa to contain spread
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What is extra time in the World Cup knockout stage? Complete rules explained
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