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Ebola Outbreak in Congo: 37 Confirmed Cases, 19 Deaths
As of September 18, 2024, the Democratic Republic of Congo faces an Ebola outbreak with 37 confirmed cases and 19 deaths, prompting a CDC travel health notice recommending contact avoidance and symptom monitoring for travelers.
Ebola Outbreak in Congo: 37 Confirmed Cases, 19 Deaths
As of September 18, 2024, the Democratic Republic of Congo faces an Ebola outbreak with 37 confirmed cases and 19 deaths, prompting a CDC travel health notice recommending contact avoidance and symptom monitoring for travelers.
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8% Bias Score
Ebola Virus Outbreak in DR Congo Claims 15 Lives
A new Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed at least 15 lives, with the first case identified in August 2024 in a 34-year-old pregnant woman who later died of organ failure; this marks the 16th outbreak in the country since 1976.
Ebola Virus Outbreak in DR Congo Claims 15 Lives
A new Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed at least 15 lives, with the first case identified in August 2024 in a 34-year-old pregnant woman who later died of organ failure; this marks the 16th outbreak in the country since 1976.
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20% Bias Score
Uganda Declares End to Ebola Outbreak
Uganda declared the end of its Ebola outbreak on April 26th, 42 days after the last confirmed patient's recovery, with 12 confirmed cases and two deaths from the Sudan strain, prompting a successful vaccination trial despite funding challenges.
Uganda Declares End to Ebola Outbreak
Uganda declared the end of its Ebola outbreak on April 26th, 42 days after the last confirmed patient's recovery, with 12 confirmed cases and two deaths from the Sudan strain, prompting a successful vaccination trial despite funding challenges.
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24% Bias Score
Uganda Ebola Outbreak: 14 Cases, 2 Deaths, Transparency Concerns
Uganda's Ebola outbreak has increased to 14 cases, including 5 new cases last week, and 2 deaths; the outbreak is affecting five districts including Kampala, with concerns rising due to a lack of transparency from health authorities.
Uganda Ebola Outbreak: 14 Cases, 2 Deaths, Transparency Concerns
Uganda's Ebola outbreak has increased to 14 cases, including 5 new cases last week, and 2 deaths; the outbreak is affecting five districts including Kampala, with concerns rising due to a lack of transparency from health authorities.
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28% Bias Score
USAID Official on Leave After Blaming Trump Appointees for Blocking Lifesaving Aid
Nicholas Enrich, acting USAID global health administrator, was put on leave after a memo blaming Trump appointees for blocking lifesaving aid, including Ebola response in Uganda, due to obstacles created within USAID, the State Department, and DOGE, directly contradicting claims by Elon Musk.
USAID Official on Leave After Blaming Trump Appointees for Blocking Lifesaving Aid
Nicholas Enrich, acting USAID global health administrator, was put on leave after a memo blaming Trump appointees for blocking lifesaving aid, including Ebola response in Uganda, due to obstacles created within USAID, the State Department, and DOGE, directly contradicting claims by Elon Musk.
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44% Bias Score
53 Dead in Congo Amid Mystery Illness Outbreak
A mystery illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused at least 53 deaths and 431 reported cases across two villages, with preliminary investigations suggesting a possible link to bat consumption; the exact cause remains unknown.
53 Dead in Congo Amid Mystery Illness Outbreak
A mystery illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused at least 53 deaths and 431 reported cases across two villages, with preliminary investigations suggesting a possible link to bat consumption; the exact cause remains unknown.
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60% Bias Score
Congo Ebola Outbreak: Cases Double in a Week
The number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo's Kasai province has more than doubled to 68 in a week, resulting in 16 deaths and spreading to four districts, prompting concerns and containment efforts.
Congo Ebola Outbreak: Cases Double in a Week
The number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo's Kasai province has more than doubled to 68 in a week, resulting in 16 deaths and spreading to four districts, prompting concerns and containment efforts.
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16% Bias Score
Ebola Outbreak in DRC: 15 Deaths Confirmed, WHO Responds
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Kasai province, with 15 deaths among 28 suspected cases, prompting a WHO response team deployment and medical supply shipment.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC: 15 Deaths Confirmed, WHO Responds
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Kasai province, with 15 deaths among 28 suspected cases, prompting a WHO response team deployment and medical supply shipment.
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12% Bias Score
Global Health Security Under Threat Amidst Rising Infectious Disease Outbreaks and Military Spending"
Concurrent outbreaks of an unidentified hemorrhagic fever in the DRC (over 50 deaths), mpox, and other infectious diseases in the Sahel highlight the global threat of infectious diseases exacerbated by conflict, climate change, and food insecurity; a shift in global priorities towards military spend...
Global Health Security Under Threat Amidst Rising Infectious Disease Outbreaks and Military Spending"
Concurrent outbreaks of an unidentified hemorrhagic fever in the DRC (over 50 deaths), mpox, and other infectious diseases in the Sahel highlight the global threat of infectious diseases exacerbated by conflict, climate change, and food insecurity; a shift in global priorities towards military spend...
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52% Bias Score
Uganda Battles Ebola Outbreak, Two Dead
Uganda is battling an Ebola outbreak that has claimed two lives and affected nine, prompting a comprehensive response by the Health Ministry, WHO, Africa CDC, and other partners involving contact tracing, case management, and community engagement across 10 high-risk districts.
Uganda Battles Ebola Outbreak, Two Dead
Uganda is battling an Ebola outbreak that has claimed two lives and affected nine, prompting a comprehensive response by the Health Ministry, WHO, Africa CDC, and other partners involving contact tracing, case management, and community engagement across 10 high-risk districts.
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36% Bias Score
Second Ebola Death in Uganda Undermines Claims of Outbreak Control
A four-year-old child's death is Uganda's second Ebola fatality, jeopardizing claims of containing the outbreak that began in late January; this follows the death of a male nurse who sought treatment at multiple facilities and a traditional healer, undermining successful treatments of eight contacts...
Second Ebola Death in Uganda Undermines Claims of Outbreak Control
A four-year-old child's death is Uganda's second Ebola fatality, jeopardizing claims of containing the outbreak that began in late January; this follows the death of a male nurse who sought treatment at multiple facilities and a traditional healer, undermining successful treatments of eight contacts...
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36% Bias Score
US Budget Cuts Briefly Halt Ebola Prevention
Elon Musk's involvement in the US government's radical budget cuts led to a temporary suspension of Ebola prevention programs through USAID, but the cuts were quickly reversed; however, critics raise concerns about the lack of strategic planning behind the broader cuts, potentially jeopardizing aid ...
US Budget Cuts Briefly Halt Ebola Prevention
Elon Musk's involvement in the US government's radical budget cuts led to a temporary suspension of Ebola prevention programs through USAID, but the cuts were quickly reversed; however, critics raise concerns about the lack of strategic planning behind the broader cuts, potentially jeopardizing aid ...
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56% Bias Score
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