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5 articlesUS to screen for Ebola at airports, one American in DR Congo infected
The US is implementing airport screening measures and temporarily suspending visa services to prevent Ebola spread following an international health emergency declaration by the WHO regarding the DRC outbreak. One American has been infected in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an international health emergency
The WHO has declared an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain that has caused 80 suspected deaths in eastern Congo. The organization is recommending screening measures while explicitly advising against border closures despite documented international spread.
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda declared an international health emergency
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 80 people across 336 suspected cases, prompting the WHO to declare it an international health emergency. Authorities warned that no vaccine exists for the identified strain, escalating concern about containment.
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern
The WHO declared an Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a 'public health emergency of international concern.' The story reports on an official international health organization decision regarding an active disease outbreak in two African nations.
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Countries track passengers of virus-hit cruise ship
International health authorities are tracking passengers from a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak. The story reports coordinated global efforts to prevent further viral spread following the shipboard incident.
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