WHO: More than 1,000 have died from Ebola in Central Africa outbreak
More than 1,000 people have died from Ebola since mid-May, when the outbreak in Central Africa began, according to a tally by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Ebola outbreak death toll in Congo-Kinshasa rises to 930, health ministry says
Nearly 1,000 people have been confirmed dead in the Ebola outbreak in Congo-Kinshasa, according to the country's health ministry.
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Oxford University recruits volunteers for first Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine trial
Oxford University in England has begun recruiting volunteers to test a new vaccine against the Bundibugyo variant of Ebola, which is driving the current outbreak in Congo-Kinshasa. The vaccine is based on the same platform as the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, which the university says saved at least six million lives.
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Attacks and strikes hinder Ebola fight in Congo as violence hits health workers
At least twelve attacks on healthcare facilities and personnel have been reported during the Ebola outbreak in Congo-Kinshasa, authorities say.
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New colobus monkey species discovered in Congo rainforest
A previously unknown species of primate has been discovered in the rainforests of Congo-Kinshasa in Central Africa. The species belongs to the colobus monkeys, or guerezas, and is characterized by black fur and orange lips.
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Congo Ebola cases pass 2,000 as outbreak spreads in Ituri province
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo-Kinshasa has now passed 2,000, the country's communications ministry said on X.
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WHO says Ebola outbreak in Congo may be two to four times larger than official count
The number of people infected with Ebola in Congo-Kinshasa could be two to four times higher than the official figure, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.
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US citizens in Congo must wait three weeks in another country before returning home amid Ebola outbreak
US citizens who are in or have recently been to Congo-Kinshasa are not allowed to return home. Due to the Ebola outbreak, they must spend at least three weeks in another country before being allowed into the United States, the White House announced, according to news agencies.
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