Kuwait declared a health emergency after an Iranian drone attack, receiving 63 injured and performing seven major surgeries. One Indian national was killed and over 60 injured. Iran claims to have attacked US bases in response to US strikes.
Kuwait declared a health emergency after an Iranian drone attack, receiving 63 casualties and performing seven major surgeries. One Indian national was killed and over 60 injured. Iran claimed to have attacked US bases in response to US strikes.
Kuwait's health sector is on full alert following an Iranian drone and ballistic missile attack on Kuwait International Airport. The attack resulted in one death, injuries including critical cases, and significant damage to airport facilities. Kuwait condemned the attack as a "systematic Iranian aggressive approach."
The WHO declared an Ebola outbreak in the DRC a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, leading to widespread travel bans, enhanced screenings, and quarantine measures implemented by countries like the US, Canada, Mexico, and India, while some European nations and airlines adjusted operations.
Uganda's Health Ministry reported two new Ebola cases, both health workers at a private facility in Kampala, bringing the total to seven. These cases are linked to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has recorded over 900 cases and more than 200 deaths.
Egyptian health authorities have declared the country free of Ebola, assessing the risk to citizens as low. They advise postponing non-essential travel to affected regions and have intensified health screening at all entry points. The WHO has declared a global health emergency due to outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda.
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WHO declared a public health emergency over Ebola, warning of fast-spreading diseases. India advised citizens to avoid travel to DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan due to outbreaks, with 867 cases and 204 deaths reported in Congo.
WHO declared the Ebola outbreak a health emergency, raising the national risk to 'very high'. Congo reports 82 confirmed cases, 7 deaths, and hundreds of suspected cases. Neighboring Uganda has it 'under control' with 2 cases linked to Congo.
Following WHO's declaration of Ebola as a public health emergency, India's Health Ministry has directed states to intensify surveillance, hospital preparedness, and screening of international travelers.
Critics argue a US travel ban on travelers from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan amid an Ebola outbreak could worsen the situation by hindering aid and discouraging transparency. Africa CDC and Amref Health Africa advocate for investing in source control over restrictive measures.
Global health authorities warn that reported Ebola cases in DRC are a fraction of the real number, with the virus spreading to new regions. Uganda suspended public transport to Congo, and an India-Africa summit was postponed due to the outbreak.
The WHO has declared the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. Officials warn that the strain has no approved vaccine or treatment, complicating efforts to contain its spread.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's World Cup preparation camp and fan farewell in Kinshasa have been canceled due to an Ebola outbreak in the east of the country. The team's matches in Europe and the US will proceed as planned.
India has reported no cases of Ebola, the health ministry stated Wednesday. Following WHO's declaration of a public health emergency, surveillance and preparedness measures have been intensified nationwide.
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a public health emergency of international concern due to a rare strain, conflict, and potential rapid spread. No vaccine exists for this strain, complicating containment efforts.
The WHO reports 600 suspected Ebola cases and 139 deaths, with 51 confirmed in DR Congo and 2 in Uganda. The Bundibugyo species outbreak, declared a public health emergency, poses high national/regional risk.
WHO declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, citing high national and regional risk in Congo and Uganda, though global risk remains low. The outbreak may have begun months ago, with 51 confirmed cases in Congo and two in Uganda.
The WHO declared a public health emergency due to a high-mortality outbreak of Bundibugyo virus, a variant of Ebola, in the DRC's Ituri province. A case was also confirmed in Uganda. The virus has a high fatality rate and can spread through close contact.
The WHO has declared the haemorrhagic fever outbreak an international health emergency. Congolese Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba reported 131 deaths and 513 suspected cases, noting that not all deaths are confirmed to be linked to Ebola.
The WHO declared a public health emergency over the Ebola outbreak, which has claimed 130 lives and has 500 suspected cases. The Bundibugyo virus is spreading rapidly, with neighboring countries at high risk.
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC a public health emergency of international concern with 500 suspected cases and 130 suspected deaths
The US is enhancing Ebola prevention measures, including air traveler screening and visa service suspension, following the WHO's international health emergency declaration for the DRC outbreak. One American in DRC has contracted the virus.
The US is enhancing Ebola prevention measures, including screening air travelers from affected regions and pausing visa services, following the WHO's declaration of an international health emergency due to the outbreak in DR Congo. One American doctor has contracted the virus.
