APO News from Africa: Ebola virus disease – Democratic Republic of the Congo – Disease outbreak news: On 9 May 2017, WHO was informed of a cluster of undiagnosed illness and deaths including haemorrhagic symptoms in Likati Health Zone, Bas Uele Province in the north of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), bordering Central African Republic. Since 22 April, nine cases … [Read more...] about Ebola virus disease – Democratic Republic of the Congo – Disease outbreak news
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Dr Oly Ilunga Kalenga, Minister of Public Health, announces an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in Likati district, Bas-Uélé Province (northern DRC) following confirmation by the National Biomedical Research Institute
APO News from Africa: Dr Oly Ilunga Kalenga, Minister of Public Health, announces an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in Likati district, Bas-Uélé Province (northern DRC) following confirmation by the National Biomedical Research Institute: The Minister of Public Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Dr Oly Ilunga Kalenga, has informed the World Health … [Read more...] about Dr Oly Ilunga Kalenga, Minister of Public Health, announces an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in Likati district, Bas-Uélé Province (northern DRC) following confirmation by the National Biomedical Research Institute
Final trial results confirm Ebola vaccine provides high protection against disease
Final trial results confirm Ebola vaccine provides high protection against disease: An experimental Ebola vaccine was highly protective against the deadly virus in a major trial in Guinea, according to results published today in The Lancet. The vaccine is the first to prevent infection from one of the most lethal known pathogens, and the findings add weight to early trial … [Read more...] about Final trial results confirm Ebola vaccine provides high protection against disease
How an Ebola campaign in Nigeria discouraged bushmeat consumption | The Conversation
How an Ebola campaign in Nigeria discouraged bushmeat consumption: Countries like Nigeria affected by Ebola have launched campaigns to curb the consumption of bushmeat like fruit bats. ShutterstockBushmeat trade is a regular feature in many parts of Africa. People rely on it for livelihoods and, more importantly, for food. Trade in bushmeat is particularly common in west and … [Read more...] about How an Ebola campaign in Nigeria discouraged bushmeat consumption | The Conversation
West Africa: MSF closes final Ebola projects for survivors
West Africa: MSF closes final Ebola projects for survivors: The Ebola outbreak that swept across West Africa infected more than 28,700 people and killed more than 11,300 men, women and children. Whole families were ripped apart and communities were devastated by the disease, which saw schools close, economies grind to a halt and health systems collapse, leading to even greater … [Read more...] about West Africa: MSF closes final Ebola projects for survivors
