DRC and its neighbours mobilise resources to tackle Ebola outbreak: USAID/flickrAt least 17 people have died in an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in the north west of the Democractic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the town of Bikoro. Ebola is endemic to the country. But the number of deaths in a short period is cause for concern. The Conversation … [Read more...] about DRC and its neighbours mobilise resources to tackle Ebola outbreak | The Conversation
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An outbreak of Ebola in the DRC has been contained. What went right this time? | The Conversation
An outbreak of Ebola in the DRC has been contained. What went right this time?: An elaborate alert system is needed to test for Ebola. Baz Ratner/Reuters.The World Health Organisation recently declared the end of the most recent outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). By the time the outbreak was contained, eight people had been infected. Four survived. … [Read more...] about An outbreak of Ebola in the DRC has been contained. What went right this time? | The Conversation
#GuptaEmails: Atul wanted Ebola ‘cure’ sent to Dlamini-Zuma
#GuptaEmails: Atul wanted Ebola ‘cure’ sent to Dlamini-Zuma: #GuptaEmails: Atul wanted Ebola ‘cure’ sent to Dlamini-Zuma: Atul Gupta in 2014 claimed to have stumbled upon a “100% cure solution” for the Ebola outbreak, and asked for information on this supposed cure to be sent to then AU head Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. Cable theft caused Elandsfontein train … [Read more...] about #GuptaEmails: Atul wanted Ebola ‘cure’ sent to Dlamini-Zuma
Speed and co-ordination are key to curbing the DRC’s Ebola outbreak | The Conversation
Speed and co-ordination are key to curbing the DRC's Ebola outbreak: Ebola devastated parts of West Africa in 2014 and 2015. Now it's hit the DRC. EPA/Ahmed Jallanzo Three people have died and more than 125 are suspected to be infected with the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The outbreak comes less than two years after the most deadly spread of the … [Read more...] about Speed and co-ordination are key to curbing the DRC’s Ebola outbreak | The Conversation
WHO Regional Director for Africa travels to Kinshasa to discuss Ebola outbreak response
APO News from Africa: WHO Regional Director for Africa travels to Kinshasa to discuss Ebola outbreak response: The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti today visited Kinshasa (DR Congo) to discuss with national authorities and partners ways to mount a rapid, effective and coherent response in order to stop the ongoing Ebola outbreak. The visit … [Read more...] about WHO Regional Director for Africa travels to Kinshasa to discuss Ebola outbreak response
