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WHO Warns Ebola And War May Deepen DR Congo Crisis

By BPN News Desk
The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could worsen sharply as fighting in the country’s east disrupts health services, delays response efforts and limits access to affected communities. Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo Raises Alarm WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the combination of Ebola and […]
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WHO Warns Against Ebola Risk In Africa

By BPN News Desk
The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda must not be underestimated, as even a single missed case could trigger wider transmission beyond the affected areas. Ebola Outbreak In Congo And Uganda Raises Concern WHO Regional Director for Africa Mohamed Yakub Janabi said the outbreak […]
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WHO Declares Ebola Emergency In Congo, Uganda

By BPN News Desk
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern after confirmed and suspected cases raised fears of wider regional spread. Ebola Outbreak In Congo And Uganda The outbreak is linked to the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, a less […]
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WHO Warns On Hantavirus Spread In Cruise Outbreak

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The World Health Organization has warned that the Andes hantavirus, linked to an outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, can be most infectious around the onset of symptoms, prompting strict quarantine and monitoring measures. Hantavirus Outbreak On MV Hondius The outbreak has been linked to the Dutch-flagged expedition cruise ship MV Hondius, where several […]
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WHO Says Hantavirus Is Not Like Covid

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The World Health Organization has said the current hantavirus outbreak should not be compared with Covid-19 or influenza, stressing that the virus spreads very differently. The clarification comes after concerns rose over a recent outbreak linked to a cruise ship, where the Andes strain of hantavirus was reported. WHO Clarifies Hantavirus Transmission Risk WHO officials
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Hantavirus Cases To Be Evacuated From Ship

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Two seriously ill crew members from the MV Hondius cruise ship will be evacuated for urgent medical care after a suspected hantavirus outbreak linked to three deaths triggered an international health response. Hantavirus Outbreak On Cruise Ship The MV Hondius has been under medical scrutiny after suspected hantavirus infections were linked to the deaths of […]
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WHO Suspends Gaza Medical Evacuations

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The World Health Organization has suspended medical evacuations from Gaza through the Rafah crossing after a contractor working with the agency was killed during what it described as a security incident. The move has added to concerns over the worsening humanitarian situation, especially for critically ill patients waiting to leave Gaza for treatment in Egypt. […]
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WHO Prepares for Nuclear Incident Risk in Iran

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WHO Prepares for Nuclear Incident Risk in Iran The World Health Organization is preparing for the possibility of a nuclear incident linked to the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, as concerns grow over attacks on Iranian nuclear sites and the risk of a far more dangerous regional fallout. WHO Warning Over Iran Nuclear Risk WHO officials have […]
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Lebanon Strike Kills 12 Health Workers

By BPN News Desk
A strike on a primary healthcare centre in southern Lebanon killed 12 health workers, according to World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who said the victims included doctors, paramedics and nurses. The incident was reported late on March 13 and has added to concern over attacks affecting medical services during the wider regional conflict.