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WHO launches first trial of antiviral to prevent Bundibugyo strain of Ebola

The World Health Organization launched the first clinical trial on Tuesday to test whether an antiviral drug can prevent infection in people exposed to the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the outbreak continues to outpace response efforts and sp

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Indiana takes on powerful hospitals by capping prices they charge employers

Tired of watching its employers struggle to afford the cost of health care, Republican-controlled Indiana is trying a traditionally liberal tactic to control costs: setting government price controls on hospitals.

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France detects first Ebola case outside Africa in current outbreak

France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory: a doctor who had flown back from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is fighting a major outbreak.

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Trials of two Ebola treatments to start in DRC next week: WHO

Trials of two separate potential treatments to fight the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo are expected to begin next week, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.

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Healthy gut microbes in 6-week-old infants linked to lower risk of malaria during first ye

In a small study in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 6-week-old infants with healthy gut microbiomes were less likely to contract malaria in their first year of life. While the study is preliminary, it suggests the possibility that treatments such as probiotics could protect aga

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Growing DRC Ebola outbreak has already spread to Uganda with high risk of reaching South S

A rare strain of Ebola that began spreading undetected in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in early April 2026 has now confirmed transmission in Uganda and is potentially on course to reach South Sudan, according to a new modeling study from the World Health Organizatio

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Ebola deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo: Heath authorities

The Ebola epidemic has claimed more than 300 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a little more than one month after it was declared, health authorities said Friday.

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US activates highest-level response to Ebola outbreak

US health authorities on Friday activated the highest level of response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while announcing the shipment of experimental treatments to the region.

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Além do jogo: bar promove pertencimento ao público LGBT na Copa

Experiência reúne esporte, entretenimento e diversidade, com uma cobertura ao vivo comandada pela drag queen Franshine O recorte ajuda a contextualizar a pauta dentro de Fitness.

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Using AI to provide new insights into why Ebola outcomes differ between patients

There is currently a serious outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo of the severe and often fatal illness. Symptoms include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, severe dehydration and hemorrhage. Rapid clinical deterioration is common. University of Liverpool researchers have led

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A rare, Ebola-like virus is spreading. Are we prepared?

A growing outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo highlights the need for better planning against lesser-known but potentially deadly infectious diseases, according to a review article by Boston University professor Nancy Sullivan, published June

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Ebola outbreak is 'fastest growing ever' as 600 die

The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is the "fastest-growing" ever, African health authorities said Thursday, as the World Health Organization said it had killed 600 people.

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