Years after devastating floods submerged oil extraction infrastructure in South Sudan's Unity State, displaced residents in Bentiu face severe water contamination, rising birth defects, and unheeded environmental negligence.
The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 3,360 confirmed cases and 1,487 deaths across five eastern provinces, is the fastest-growing in the virus's history. Conflict and insecurity hinder response efforts, while clinical vaccine trials are underway.
A coronial inquest in Sydney is examining the 2023 fatal police shooting of 43-year-old Jesse Deacon, who lived with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, after he was reported self-harming. His mother, Judy Deacon, advocates for systemic change in police mental health responses, as testimony reveals officers lacked specific training and mental health history warnings.
The WHO warns the current Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo, involving the untreatable Bundibugyo strain, could be one of the worst globally. Compounded by protracted conflict, community distrust, and unpaid health workers, the crisis has led to over 2,500 cases and 1,000 deaths by July 21, with health workers facing attacks and infection risks.
The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in DRC has killed over 1,000 people, fueled by misinformation leading to attacks on health workers and facilities. Aid agencies warn the spread outpaces response, while new vaccine trials offer some hope.
Red Cross volunteers were attacked by a crowd spreading misinformation about Ebola in Bunia, DR Congo. Rumors claimed the coffin was empty or the Red Cross sought money, leading to assaults with spades and machetes. This incident highlights a pattern of resistance to Ebola control measures fueled by false claims.
Red Cross volunteers were attacked by a crowd in the Democratic Republic of Congo who believed rumors that a coffin was empty and the Red Cross was involved in a money-making scheme. This incident is part of a series of attacks fueled by misinformation about Ebola, including claims that the virus doesn't exist or that health workers are harming patients.
Red Cross volunteers in DR Congo have been attacked by crowds fueled by misinformation about Ebola. Rumors that coffins are empty or that health workers are seeking money have led to assaults and interference with safe burial procedures, hindering outbreak control efforts.
Almost 300 people who tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are unaccounted for, as conflict hinders health workers' access to over a million displaced people. WHO projects 8,210 cases and 1,420 deaths by mid-September, with a 70% chance of spread to South Sudan.
Normah Sabar, Malaysia's first female surveyor, passed away at 72. Her organs and tissues were donated to five people, fulfilling her pledge to serve even in death. Hospital Sungai Buloh honored her with a "walk of honour" before the donation procedure.
An inquest into the death of Stacey Warnecke, who died after a home "freebirth", has been delayed due to new evidence from a forensic analysis of her mobile phone. Warnecke, a 30-year-old nutritionist, died from a postpartum haemorrhage. The birthkeeper, Emily Lal, testified that her role was supportive, not clinical, and she was not responsible for calling an ambulance unless asked.
Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya warns the current Ebola outbreak in eastern Africa, particularly the DRC and Uganda, could be the "worst ever" due to the lack of approved vaccines/treatments for the Bundibugyo strain and ongoing conflict hindering response efforts.
Health workers battling an Ebola outbreak in the DRC's Kpangba displacement camp face severe local resistance. Angry residents, denying Ebola deaths and resenting burial restrictions, have thwarted contact tracing efforts, raising fears of rapid spread in the overcrowded camp.
The DRC faces its 17th Ebola epidemic with 397 confirmed cases and 63 deaths. Despite efforts, disinformation and rumors hinder response, including beliefs that coffins and aid workers spread the disease.
Ebola cases are increasing in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with local communities attacking health workers and stealing bodies due to resistance against burial protocols. This hinders containment efforts, as authorities battle both the virus and misinformation.
A review into anti-Semitism in the UK's National Health Service (NHS) recommends barring staff from wearing political badges, including pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel symbols, during work hours. The government's adviser on anti-Semitism, John Mann, stated that such displays could alienate patients and breach the NHS's universal principles. Health Minister James Murray accepted the recommendations, emphasizing the need to combat racism and discrimination within the service.
Former US health officials and experts are urging the Trump administration to abandon plans for an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans, citing ethical and clinical concerns. The union for CDC workers also criticized the move as a departure from past practices. Critics argue the US has adequate facilities at home and that international collaboration is key.
Health workers in DR Congo's Ituri province are struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak due to shortages of PPE and testing kits, while also facing risks to their own safety. Innovative treatment units like the 'Cube' are being deployed, but limited numbers and the virus's vague early symptoms complicate containment efforts.
Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached 282 confirmed cases, with 42 deaths, primarily in Ituri province. Neighboring Uganda has reported one death. Despite challenges from armed groups and wary residents, health workers are celebrating recoveries, with experimental vaccines in development.
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.
Uganda has confirmed two new Ebola cases, bringing the total to seven. The new cases are health workers in Kampala. The outbreak involves the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine. The WHO has declared it a public health emergency of international concern.
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are battling an Ebola outbreak, with 867 suspected cases and 204 deaths reported. The virus, a rarer species named Bundibugyo, risks spreading internationally, with Uganda confirming five cases. Challenges include late detection, armed groups, poor infrastructure, and public mistrust.
In eastern Congo, Ebola is spreading faster than responders can track, with health workers following up on only 21% of identified contacts daily. The outbreak has reached three provinces, including South Kivu, raising concerns despite international emergency measures.
Public health workers report that the Trump administration's cuts to foreign aid and global health organizations have hindered the response to a raging Ebola outbreak in central and East Africa, leading to shortages of essential supplies and a strained workforce.
