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On eve of 1-year mark, WHO calls Ebola in DRC 'relentless'

… On eve of 1-year mark, WHO calls Ebola in DRC 'relentless' … On eve of 1-year mark, WHO calls Ebola in DRC 'relentless' Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | … the WHO's Moeti says. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body Employing an effective …
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Ebola treatment center reopens after arson as cases near 900

… Ebola treatment center reopens after arson as cases near 900 … Ebola treatment center reopens after arson as cases near 900 … outbreak has grown to 897 cases. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body The Ebola treatment center (ETC) in Butembo reopened Mar 2, just …
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Ebola cases pass 1,000 as DRC records 58 cases last week

… Ebola cases pass 1,000 as DRC records 58 cases last week … Ebola cases pass 1,000 as DRC records 58 cases last week … far too long," WHO chief says. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body Over the weekend and … the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) recorded 25 new Ebola cases from towns and cities across North Kivu and Ituri …
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Ebola cases top 2,180 as Uganda OKs experimental therapies

… Ebola cases top 2,180 as Uganda OKs experimental therapies … Ebola cases top 2,180 as Uganda OKs experimental therapies … 2,181 infections, 1,459 deaths. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body As expected, the … other cases confirmed in the country can receive similar Ebola care as in the DRC. Mabalako emerges as hot spot Today …
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Ebola hot spot shifts amid urgent call for funds

… Ebola hot spot shifts amid urgent call for funds … Ebola hot spot shifts amid urgent call for funds Other … hot spots, as cases top 2,200. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body Over the last 2 days, the … infected in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Ebola outbreak rose by 23, and though cases have tapered off …
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Gavi, Merck ink Ebola vaccine purchase agreement

… Gavi, Merck ink Ebola vaccine purchase agreement … Gavi, Merck ink Ebola vaccine purchase agreement Other authors Lisa … to advance the VSV-EBOV vaccine. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body Gavi, the Vaccine … a purchase agreement worth $5 million to push the VSV-EBOV Ebola vaccine through initial licensing and to stockpile …
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UK nurse with Ebola meningitis released from isolation

… UK nurse with Ebola meningitis released from isolation … UK nurse with Ebola meningitis released from isolation Other authors Lisa … and Australia eases screening. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body A Scottish nurse who survived Ebola and whose recent meningitis illness highlighted …
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Ebola found in Congo Republic outbreak

… Ebola found in Congo Republic outbreak … Ebola found in Congo Republic outbreak Teaser text (CIDRAP News) – Ebola virus has been found in a sample from one of the nine … Organization (WHO) said today. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body May 18, 2005 (CIDRAP News) …
 

Ebola survivor gives blood to doctor; experts push for more action

… Ebola survivor gives blood to doctor; experts push for more … Ebola survivor gives blood to doctor; experts push for more … image Teaser text The WHO has said that blood given by Ebola survivors may help Ebola patients. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral …
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Katwa remains outbreak hot spot as Ebola cases reach 743

… Katwa remains outbreak hot spot as Ebola cases reach 743 … Katwa remains outbreak hot spot as Ebola cases reach 743 Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | … the latest outbreak hot spot. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body Today the Democratic …
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Ebola vaccine to be given to pregnant, lactating women

… Ebola vaccine to be given to pregnant, lactating women … Ebola vaccine to be given to pregnant, lactating women Other … to 848, including 529 deaths. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body Today the Democratic … to include pregnant and lactating women in the current Ebola vaccine protocol. The World Health Organization's …
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Eight more sickened in DRC's Ebola outbreak

… Eight more sickened in DRC's Ebola outbreak … Eight more sickened in DRC's Ebola outbreak Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | … and infected health workers. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body An uptick in the rate of newly confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo's outbreak …
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WHO Ebola responder killed in hospital attack

… WHO Ebola responder killed in hospital attack … WHO Ebola responder killed in hospital attack Other authors Lisa … the addition of 15 new cases. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body Armed militia members attacked clinics involved in the Ebola response in the hot spot Butembo today, killing a World …
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New violence suspends Ebola response in key hot spots

… New violence suspends Ebola response in key hot spots … New violence suspends Ebola response in key hot spots Other authors Stephanie … WHO leaders voice their concern. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body Ebola response operations were suspended in Beni and …
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Ebola outbreak treatment trial narrowed to two promising drugs

… Ebola outbreak treatment trial narrowed to two promising drugs … Ebola outbreak treatment trial narrowed to two promising … to seek lifesaving treatment. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body Global health officials … a pause in the clinical trial of four investigational Ebola drugs in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) …
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Gene study points to Liberian source for new Ebola cluster

… Gene study points to Liberian source for new Ebola cluster … Gene study points to Liberian source for new Ebola cluster Other authors Lisa Schnirring | Staff Writer | … Writer | CIDRAP News Teaser image Teaser text The new Ebola disease cluster in Liberia probably was not sparked by …
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Four Ebola cases confirmed in Guinea's capital

… Four Ebola cases confirmed in Guinea's capital … Four Ebola cases confirmed in Guinea's capital Other authors Lisa … nation climbed from 86 to 103. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body Four Ebola infections were confirmed today in Conakry, capital of …
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Tests confirm Ebola infections in Liberia

… Tests confirm Ebola infections in Liberia … Tests confirm Ebola infections in Liberia Other authors Lisa Schnirring | … News Teaser image Teaser text Lab tests have confirmed Ebola in two patients from a district that borders Guinea. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body Liberia's health ministry …
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DRC reports 21 more cases of Ebola amid more violence in Beni

… DRC reports 21 more cases of Ebola amid more violence in Beni … DRC reports 21 more cases of Ebola amid more violence in Beni Other authors Stephanie … a brief pause in vaccination. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body The Democratic Republic of …
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Ebola cases mounting in DRC as region prepares for more

… Ebola cases mounting in DRC as region prepares for more … Ebola cases mounting in DRC as region prepares for more Other … ruled out three suspected cases. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body The Ebola outbreak on the eastern border of the Democratic …
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Ebola cases grow by 37 in 3 days as DRC has record day

… Ebola cases grow by 37 in 3 days as DRC has record day … Ebola cases grow by 37 in 3 days as DRC has record day Other … deaths, for a 63% death rate. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body With 37 Ebola cases reported in the past 72 hours, the outbreak in …
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More violence continues to stall Ebola response in DRC hot spots

… More violence continues to stall Ebola response in DRC hot spots … More violence continues to stall Ebola response in DRC hot spots Other authors Lisa Schnirring … continue in the outbreak areas. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body The head of the World …
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Ebola outbreak reaches 2,338 cases among violence in Ituri

… Ebola outbreak reaches 2,338 cases among violence in Ituri … Ebola outbreak reaches 2,338 cases among violence in Ituri … outbreak began 11 months ago. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body Over the weekend and … children, officials said. The violence could influence the Ebola outbreak, as it may prompt more migration into …
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Family case cluster ends Liberia's Ebola-free status

… Family case cluster ends Liberia's Ebola-free status … Family case cluster ends Liberia's Ebola-free status Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News Editor … | CIDRAP News Teaser image Teaser text Officials confirm 3 Ebola cases, involving a 15-year-old boy and family members. …
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DRC Ebola cases top 200 as security problems fuel the spike

… DRC Ebola cases top 200 as security problems fuel the spike … DRC Ebola cases top 200 as security problems fuel the spike Other … the situation is deteriorating. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body With 11 new Ebola cases confirmed yesterday and today, the Democratic …
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