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Climate concerns after worst dengue season in years

Climate concerns after worst dengue season in years

A conference has discussed multi-pronged responses to curtailing a debilitating mosquito-borne disease after an outbreak of over 20,000 cases.

Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zones

Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zones

Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zones

Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zones

Africa's Centre for Disease Control is concerned about the low number of contacts of Ebola patients in Congo that have been identified and traced.

Shortages stall Ebola testing in three DR Congo labs

Shortages stall Ebola testing in three DR Congo labs

Shortages stall Ebola testing in three DR Congo labs

Shortages stall Ebola testing in three DR Congo labs

The World Health Organisation says three laboratories in the Democratic Republic of Congo ‌have run out of supplies to test for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola.

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DR Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola

DR Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola

The ‌World Health Organisation chief has announced a $US518 million six-month plan to fight Ebola, ‌voicing ‌optimism ⁠the outbreak can be contained.

Ebola testing improving amid Congo violence: WHO chief

Ebola testing improving amid Congo violence: WHO chief

The World Health Organisation chief says Congo's Ebola outbreak had a head start but testing is improving, even as violence plagues the region.

WHO chief says five Ebola cases have recovered

WHO chief says five Ebola cases have recovered

WHO boss Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says while there's no vaccine or treatment for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus, it can be survived with medical care.

WHO chief urges safe burials in visit to DR Congo

WHO chief urges safe burials in visit to DR Congo

The head of the World Health Organisation is visiting the centre of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as Brazil probes a suspected case.

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WHO reports 906 suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo

WHO reports 906 suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo

WHO reports 906 suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo

WHO reports 906 suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo

The head of the World Health Organisation is travelling to the Democratic Republic of Congo to oversee efforts to battle an outbreak of Ebola.

Uganda closes border with DR Congo to curb Ebola spread

Uganda closes border with DR Congo to curb Ebola spread

Uganda closes border with DR Congo to curb Ebola spread

Uganda closes border with DR Congo to curb Ebola spread

Ugandan authorities have ordered the closure of the border with the Democratic Republic ‌of Congo as cases surge there of a rare type of Ebola.

Fast-moving Ebola outpacing response efforts: WHO chief

Fast-moving Ebola outpacing response efforts: WHO chief

Fast-moving Ebola outpacing response efforts: WHO chief

Fast-moving Ebola outpacing response efforts: WHO chief

WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ‌says a delay in ‌detecting ⁠Ebola cases means responders are "playing catch-up".

Congo reports more than 200 suspected Ebola deaths

Congo reports more than 200 suspected Ebola deaths

Congo reports more than 200 suspected Ebola deaths

Congo reports more than 200 suspected Ebola deaths

More than 200 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo have died from Ebola, as authorities battle to control the outbreak, with nearly 900 cases reported.

WHO warns of high risk that Ebola 'spreading rapidly'

WHO warns of high risk that Ebola 'spreading rapidly'

WHO warns of high risk that Ebola 'spreading rapidly'

WHO warns of high risk that Ebola 'spreading rapidly'

The World Health Organisation is revising upward its assessment of the risk of Ebola within the Democratic Republic of ‌Congo.

Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held area of DR Congo

Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held area of DR Congo

Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held area of DR Congo

Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held area of DR Congo

A rebel-held area of the Democratic Republic of Congo - hundreds of kilometres from an Ebola outbreak's epicentre - has recorded a fatal case of ‌the disease.

Shot in arm for health clinics to combat virus outbreak

Shot in arm for health clinics to combat virus outbreak

Shot in arm for health clinics to combat virus outbreak

Shot in arm for health clinics to combat virus outbreak

Funding to combat a diphtheria outbreak is being welcomed by health agencies but they say a shortage of medical staff in remote communities needs fixing.

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Ebola was likely circulating in Congo for two months

Experts suspect an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo started a couple of months ago, with 139 deaths reported so far.

Ebola deaths in Congo rise to 131 as outbreak spreads

The World Health Organisation is voicing deep concern over the Ebola outbreak in central Africa, where authorities have recorded over two dozen more deaths.

New Ebola outbreak confirmed in DR Congo, 80 deaths

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is convening an urgent meeting to reinforce preparedness following the latest outbreak of Ebola.

'Vaccine-fatigued' Aussies vulnerable to big flu season

Doctors shell-shocked from 2025's record-breaking flu season are warning another significant round is on the way if vaccination rates stay low.

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Disease outbreak prompts call to ensure kids are jabbed

A diphtheria outbreak has prompted a call-out to parents to ensure their children are vaccinated against the serious respiratory disease.

Predictive model to curb outbreaks of dangerous virus

A dengue fever alert system on trial in Vietnam will help protect locals from the virus as well as Australians heading to the popular tourist destination.

Women urged to self-test as STI infections climb

Sexually transmitted infection rates have climbed almost 50 per cent over the past decade with experts most concerned women may have undetected conditions.

Deadly infectious diseases on Australia's doorstep

Australia has been urged to help fight the deadly infectious diseases on its doorstep, including two major HIV outbreaks.

Negligence ruling upheld for Ruby Princess COVID cruise

Passengers affected by COVID-19 on a cruise can still pursue damages after the operator failed to overturn findings it was misleading and negligent.

Second case of rare mpox strain discovered in traveller

Health authorities have confirmed the second case of a strain of mpox in Australia in a traveller who returned from overseas.

Overblown vitamin A claims spread amid measles outbreak

As cases of measles continue to rise around the world, misleading claims about a "cure" for the disease are being shared online.

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