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WHO probes mystery illness in western DRC

WHO probes mystery illness in western DRC

The WHO has said its experts are investigating a new, unidentified cluster of illness in DRC after two previous mystery outbreaks earlier this year.

Uganda says it has 'contained' Ebola outbreak

Uganda says it has 'contained' Ebola outbreak

Uganda says it has "contained" the latest outbreak of the Sudan Ebola virus, which was confirmed by the Health Ministry in late January.

Ebola: Uganda upbeat on virus control efforts

Ebola: Uganda upbeat on virus control efforts

The health ministry has said “the situation is under control” amid heightened surveillance.

Marburg virus: Suspected outbreak kills eight in Tanzania

Marburg virus: Suspected outbreak kills eight in Tanzania

Samples from two patients were awaiting testing at Tanzania's national laboratory for confirmation of the outbreak, WHO said

Rwanda, WHO declare end of Marburg fever outbreak

Rwanda, WHO declare end of Marburg fever outbreak

WHO officials and Rwanda's Health Minister said risks remain and that people should stay vigilant.

US warns nationals to reconsider travel to Marburg-hit Rwanda

US warns nationals to reconsider travel to Marburg-hit Rwanda

With a fatality rate of up to 88 percent, the highly infectious hemorrhagic fever is often accompanied by bleeding and organ failure.

Rwanda confirms first cases of Ebola-like Marburg virus

Rwanda confirms first cases of Ebola-like Marburg virus

Marburg is from the same virus family as the one responsible for Ebola and is transmitted to people from fruit bats.

DRC's ex-minister freed after serving jail term for fraud

DRC's ex-minister freed after serving jail term for fraud

DRC's former Health Minister Oly Ilunga has been freed after serving five years in prison for fraud.

Mpox spread: Why the strategy that eliminated Ebola is worth replicating

Mpox spread: Why the strategy that eliminated Ebola is worth replicating

Africa's experience in combating Ebola could be the template for an effective response to the Mpox outbreak that has spread from Congo to several other countries on the continent.

Why is the world concerned about 'Disease X'?

Why is the world concerned about 'Disease X'?

Disease X has been identified as an unknown pathogen that has the potential to cause a serious international epidemic.

Equatorial Guinea's Marburg virus outbreak over - WHO

Equatorial Guinea's Marburg virus outbreak over - WHO

The virus outbreak, declared on February 13, was the first of its kind in Equatorial Guinea.

Africa CDC’s Ebola mantra: Be vigilant to prevent outbreaks

Africa CDC’s Ebola mantra: Be vigilant to prevent outbreaks

Ebola spreads through contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person and has a fatality rate of about 50 percent. Thousands of people have died of the virus in several African countries in recent years.