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HealthMap - 2014 Ebola Outbreaks

Wed, 2014-10-22 13:23 — Kathy Gilbeaux

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Mpox: Almost gone in the US, leaving lessons and mysteries in its wake

Wed, 2023-02-01 17:16 — mike kraft

Mpox is almost gone in the US, leaving lessons and mysteries in its wake | CNN The US public health emergency declaration for mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, ends Tuesday. Brenda Goodman CNN

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Experts say the outbreak has taught the world a lot about this infection, which had only occasionally been seen outside Africa.

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AT WHO talks on pandemic pact, developing countries seek fairness

Fri, 2022-12-09 16:11 — mike kraft

At start of WHO talks on pandemic pact, developing countries seek fairness Developing nations are lobbying for fairer access to treatments than they got during COVID-19 as global talks begin on drafting new health rules for combating pandemics. Emma Farge,Jennifer Rigby Reuters

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Africa readies for next health crisis, says WHO; cholera spreads in eastern Congo

Fri, 2022-12-09 15:58 — mike kraft

As COVID-19 becomes routine, Africa readies for next crisis ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Building on the experience of battling the COVID-19 pandemic, African countries are strengthening health systems to prepare for the next health crisis, the World Health Organization’s Africa director said Thursday. AP NEWS

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Uganda discharges last known Ebola patient, raising hopes - ministry

Fri, 2022-12-02 15:17 — mike kraft

Uganda discharges last known Ebola patient, raising hopes - ministry Uganda has discharged its last known Ebola patient from hospital, a senior health official said on Friday, raising hopes that an outbreak which has killed at least 56 people could be coming to an end. Reuters Reuters

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Ugandan doctors face fear and shortages in Ebola outbreak

Fri, 2022-11-18 15:22 — mike kraft

Ugandan doctors face fear and shortages in Ebola outbreak When Ebola broke out in Uganda in September, 10 doctors immediately stepped forward to work in an isolation unit at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital, but now only three are left. Tommy Wilkes,Elias Biryabarema Reuters

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Africa: CDC chief urges more COVID-19 testing as cases rise

Thu, 2022-11-17 15:50 — mike kraft

Africa CDC chief urges more COVID-19 testing as cases rise KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The head of Africa's top public health institute is urging authorities across the continent to step up COVID-19 testing amid a concerning rise in new cases in some countries. AP NEWS

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The continent of 1.3 billion people saw a 37% rise in new cases over the past week, Ahmed Ogwell, acting director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Thursday.

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African health official says Ebola in Uganda is under control

Thu, 2022-10-27 12:36 — mike kraft

African health official: Ebola in Uganda is under control KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda's Ebola outbreak is under control, a top public health official in Africa said Thursday, noting that local health authorities are doing well to trace most contacts. “The situation is not getting out of control,” said Dr. AP NEWS

“The situation is not getting out of control,” said Dr. Ahmed Ogwell, acting director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We have good visibility of all the contacts.”

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Moderna reported close to U.S. deal to make vaccines for Ebola, biological threats

Wed, 2022-10-26 23:35 — mike kraft

Moderna close to U.S. deal to make vaccines for Ebola, biological threats - Bloomberg News Moderna Inc is nearing a deal with the U.S. government to develop vaccines against a range of biological threats including Ebola, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters Reuters

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Uganda's Ebola outbreak worsens, country sets up additional treatment center

Wed, 2022-10-26 14:02 — mike kraft

Uganda steps up Ebola response as virus infects 109, kills 30 The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda has risen to 109 and the outbreak has claimed 30 lives, Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng said on Wednesday, adding that the government was setting up an additional treatment centre. Reuters Reuters

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