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– Since the onset of its latest outbreak, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has documented a total of 8,067 confirmed Ebola cases. As of September 26, the death toll has risen to 3,901, resulting in a case fatality rate

A groundbreaking study published in the journal Science has revealed a rare inherited genetic mutation that can increase an individual’s risk of developing lung cancer by approximately 25 times overall, with a notable 60-fold increase among non-smokers. The research, carried

– India’s drug regulatory authority has issued a warning to the public regarding two cosmetic products manufactured in Pakistan after testing revealed high levels of heavy metals. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation announced on September 8 that Goree Beauty

– According to the World Health Organization, Ebola transmission is decreasing in several of the most affected regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This positive trend is especially noticeable in parts of Ituri province, which remains the epicenter of

– Legionella DNA was found during initial testing of a cooling tower at Yankee Stadium as New York City probes a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in the South Bronx. By Tuesday evening, authorities confirmed 11 cases, including one fatality.

A severe lack of trained personnel, operational partners, and financial support is causing a significant bottleneck in efforts to contain the escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to briefings from the World Health Organization, the

– World Health Organization has emphasized the urgent need for a broader response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, health teams have yet to trace all transmission pathways. As

In Kisangani, the capital of Tshopo Province, health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have launched a targeted Ebola immunization campaign to stem the deadliest outbreak in the country’s history. Frontline healthcare workers, emergency response teams, and individuals

– European Commission has committed to acquiring €2.1 million worth of PCR tests to support the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak. These open-platform diagnostics aim to improve infection detection and bolster laboratory capabilities amid the emergency. The procurement was coordinated with

– The Democratic Republic of the Congo is set to receive 70,000 Ervebo Ebola vaccine doses amid the expanding Bundibugyo outbreak. As of Aug. 18, Congolese authorities reported 5,208 confirmed cases and 2,476 fatalities. The outbreak now spans 56 health