The Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has exceeded 1,000 confirmed cases, making it the second-largest on record. As of June 21, there were 1,048 cases and 267 deaths, with a significant increase in cases among children. Challenges include testing kit limitations and community misinformation.
Papua New Guinea has suspended imports of Australian poultry and eggs due to the detection of the H5N1 bird flu virus in wild birds in Western Australia. PNG is Australia's largest overseas customer for chicken meat.
The WHO reported the Ebola outbreak in the DRC has the highest number of confirmed cases in its first month in Africa, with over 1,000 cases and 267 deaths. Meanwhile, Kenya halted construction of a US-backed quarantine facility after protests and court orders.
Australia's native birds, including black swans, face a "very high risk" of extinction from bird flu. Meanwhile, Europe experiences record heatwaves with 40 drownings in France, and the US Secretary of State addresses shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
Kenya's health minister, Aden Duale, apologized to the court and ordered a halt to preparations for a US-run Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia air base, after being held in contempt for defying a previous court order. The facility, intended for US citizens evacuated from the DRC, has faced strong opposition and deadly protests in Kenya.
Kenya's High Court halted construction of a US-backed Ebola isolation facility at Laikipia Air Base after finding Health Minister Aden Duale in contempt for ignoring a stop-work order, amid public outcry over the project's lack of consultation and concerns over hosting US citizens potentially exposed to Ebola.
Tasmanian poultry producers are increasing biosecurity measures as the H5N1 avian influenza strain, detected in Western Australia, poses a threat. While some farmers can house birds indoors, others face potential business shutdowns and mass euthanasia if the virus reaches their farms.
A new analysis reveals President Trump discusses his Washington renovation projects 70% more than the Iran war, despite the conflict's impact on his approval ratings and campaign promises. Observers suggest this is part of his strategy to distract from perceived failures.
A deadly strain of H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in migratory seabirds in southern Western Australia, raising concerns among farmers and producers. Authorities are testing more birds, while producers implement strict biosecurity measures.
Six individuals, including four Australians and one New Zealander, have completed a 42-day quarantine in Perth after being on a cruise ship with a deadly hantavirus outbreak. All remained well and tested negative.
Six passengers, including four Australians and one New Zealander, have completed a 42-day quarantine in Perth after being on a cruise ship with a deadly hantavirus outbreak. All passengers remained well and tested negative.
The final eight American passengers exposed to a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship have completed a 42-day quarantine in Omaha, Nebraska. Three deaths were linked to the outbreak. One passenger, Angela Perryman, was held against her will under a controversial order.
Ancient DNA from Lake Baikal burial sites in Siberia reveals the earliest known traces of plague, dating back 5,500 years, among hunter-gatherers, pushing back the history of the disease and raising questions about its spread in prehistoric populations.
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has exceeded 1,000 confirmed cases and 254 deaths. The epidemic, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, is the worst on record, with contact tracing at 55% and patient zero unidentified. Pregnant women are avoiding hospitals, leading to a potential secondary crisis of rising maternal deaths.
The latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases and 254 deaths since May 15. The rare Bundibugyo strain lacks approved treatments, and contact-tracing coverage is only 55%, hindering containment efforts.
More than a dozen dead birds reported along Western Australia's southern coast, with the first H5 avian influenza case found near Esperance. Authorities are testing carcasses, and the poultry industry is bracing for potential devastation.
At least 16 people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, according to local authorities. The violence, which includes attacks on residential buildings, occurred despite reports of a renewed ceasefire aimed at ending persistent conflict that threatens a new US-Iran agreement.
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 16 people on Saturday, according to local authorities. The strikes hit residential areas, including one that killed a family of four. This escalation follows renewed fighting between Hezbollah and Israel, threatening a fragile US-Iran interim agreement aimed at de-escalating regional tensions.
Mourners in eastern Congo buried a six-month-old girl, the third child from an orphanage to die from Ebola this week. The Ituri region, the outbreak's epicenter, accounts for over 90% of cases, with efforts hampered by community clashes and a militarized response. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved treatment or vaccine.
Fears of undetected Ebola circulation grow in eastern DRC as Kigonze camp residents refuse testing. Over 15,000 displaced people in Bunia, the outbreak's epicenter, have seen 10 deaths this week alone, with symptoms matching Ebola.
Over 200 US airmen and trainees at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, have contracted the flu. This outbreak follows the Pentagon's decision to end mandatory annual flu vaccinations for personnel, with only 40% of trainees opting for the vaccine after the mandate was lifted. Mandatory shots have since been reinstated for recruits at the base.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has claimed the lives of 17 medics, with the total death toll exceeding 200. The virus has infected 75 healthcare workers, highlighting the strain on the already weakened health system. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, is spreading rapidly, with concerns for overcrowded displacement camps.
A six-year-old Ebola patient abducted from a hospital in Butembo, DR Congo, by armed men has been found safe and is "doing well." The incident highlights ongoing fear and suspicion surrounding Ebola treatment centers amid a severe outbreak.
The WHO warns that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading quickly, with 896 confirmed cases and 232 deaths. Response efforts are scaling up, but challenges remain in contact tracing and delayed treatment-seeking.
