Tag:Ebola

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WHO confirms death of third Ebola patient in DR Congo

World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday, May 6, 2022, confirmed the death of third Ebola patient in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the...

Michael Simire - May 6, 2022

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Infectious diseases remain a danger to every country – UN chief

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, says infectious diseases remain a danger to every country, pushing health systems to the brink and upending daily life for...

Michael Simire - December 28, 2021

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UNICEF, WHO, IFRC, MSF establish global Ebola vaccine stockpile

The four leading international health and humanitarian organisations announced on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 the establishment of a global Ebola vaccine stockpile to ensure...

Michael Simire - January 12, 2021

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DR Congo hit by 11th Ebola outbreak

The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced on Monday, June 1, 2020 that a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease...

Michael Simire - June 1, 2020

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WHO director in Kinshasa, discusses Ebola outbreak response

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, on Saturday, May 13, 2017 visited Kinshasa, capital of DR Congo, to...

admin - May 14, 2017

Health

Concern as Ebola resurfaces in Congo

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed the death of one person in the latest outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo...

admin - May 13, 2017

Water & Sanitation

WaterAid: Ebola, others are reminders of importance of handwashing

The spiralling Ebola outbreak in West Africa is an important reminder of the crucial role played by good hygiene and handwashing in protecting human...

Michael Simire - October 14, 2014

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