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A rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola is spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo with more than 600 suspected cases and no available vaccine or specific treatments, raising alarm among infectious disease experts about the outbreak's potential scale and global risk.
The WHO has declared a public health emergency as Ebola cases surge in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with over 600 suspected cases and 139 deaths. Experts explain how the rare Bundibugyo strain spreads, its fatality rate, and why this outbreak is considered a "perfect storm."
As an Ebola outbreak rages in central and East Africa, public health workers say that the Trump administration's cuts to foreign aid and global health organizations have stymied the response, creating critical shortages of basic medical equipment and testing supplies.
The Trump administration faces widespread leadership gaps across health agencies, with 15 of 27 NIH institutes led by acting directors, while USAID cuts hamper the Ebola response and states sue over new education loan rules affecting healthcare workers.
The National Institutes of Health and broader Department of Health and Human Services face significant leadership challenges and organizational uncertainty.
Kylie Minogue has revealed she received a second cancer diagnosis in early 2021, which she kept private, and discusses her journey in a new Netflix documentary. The Australian singer previously underwent treatment for breast cancer in 2005, and is now using her platform to encourage others to get regular check-ups.
23andMe is partnering with HealthEx to allow customers to import their medical records and combine them with genetic data, offering AI-written health summaries for a more comprehensive view of personal health.
The WHO warns that an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province may be spreading faster than initially thought, with suspected cases reaching over 514 and at least 136 deaths confirmed, while local residents express fear and concern over access to protective equipment.
A deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province is spreading faster than initially thought, with at least 136 deaths reported and over 514 suspected cases, prompting the WHO to declare it an international emergency.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has vetoed legislation that would have created an advisory panel to lower prescription drug costs, arguing that similar affordability boards in other states have not effectively reduced drug prices. Unlike other state boards, Virginia's proposed panel would have used Medicare as a benchmark for drug pricing.
An Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province has killed at least 131 people with over 513 suspected cases, while WHO warns the virus may be spreading faster than initially detected across the region.
A World Health Organization representative warns that an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province, which has killed 131 people, may be spreading faster than originally thought, with cases potentially exceeding 1,000.
A WHO representative warns that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo may be spreading faster than originally thought, with modelling suggesting there could already be more than 1,000 cases compared to the official 513 suspected cases.
At least six Americans have been exposed to the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with one believed to be experiencing symptoms. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak an international emergency with 336 suspected cases and 88 deaths reported.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, caused by the rare Bundibugyo species, has spread undetected for weeks with nearly 250 suspected cases and 80 deaths. The WHO declared it a global health emergency, raising concerns about a potentially much larger outbreak given the lack of approved vaccines or treatments for this specific virus strain.
The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province a public health emergency of international concern, with around 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths reported. The current strain, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has no approved drugs or vaccines and has already spread to neighboring Uganda.
A BBC correspondent tests Gail's smoked chicken caesar club sandwich, which contains 6.88g of salt—exceeding daily recommended limits—and explores the health impacts of excess salt consumption.
A charity has called for a wider rollout of meningitis vaccines after a teenage boy in Oxfordshire died from the disease, with two other young people also being treated for meningitis in the area.
A sixth-form student at The Henley College in Oxfordshire has died from meningitis, with his family describing him as "funny and kind hearted." Two other young people are being treated for meningitis following the identified social network connection.
A teenage boy who died after contracting meningitis has been described as "a funny, kind hearted soul" by his family. Lewis Waters, a sixth-form pupil at The Henley College in Oxfordshire, died earlier this week, with two other pupils also being treated for meningitis in the area.