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Ebola outbreak: Case tally reaches 3,200 as UK approves human trial of vaccine for Bundibugyo strain
Ebola cases have surpassed the 3,200 mark in the Democratic Republic of Congo, making it the third-largest outbreak on record. Caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, the virus has spread to Uganda, while researchers race to develop vaccines and curb the growing epidemic.
3 min read28 Jul 2026Needles removed manually from syringes: What health commission found at Pakistan hospital at the centre of HIV outbreak
A Sindh Healthcare Commission inspection found serious lapses at Pakistan's Valika Hospital, including unsafe disposal of used needles and poor infection-control practices. The findings come amid an HIV outbreak linked to the facility, where dozens of children have reportedly been infected.
3 min read18 Jul 2026Ebola outbreak: WHO chief visits epicentre Bunia in eastern Congo, urges countries to reconsider travel bans
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited Bunia in eastern Congo as a rare Ebola outbreak continues to spread. He urged community trust, safe burial practices, and reconsideration of travel bans. International aid is increasing, while health agencies warn the response remains insufficient.
2 min read30 May 2026Hantavirus: Case count hits 13 as another MV Hondius passenger tests positive in Spain; situation stable, says WHO
World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the total case tally for the recent Hantavirus outbreak, which is linked to a Dutch-flagged cruise ship, has now gone up to 13, after a Spanish national, who was in quarantine, tested positive.
3 min read27 May 2026Serum Institute ties up with Oxford University to fast-track Ebola vaccine production as cases surge in Central Africa
The partners will deploy the very same technology utilized for the global rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca covid-19 vaccine.
2 min read26 May 2026Mint Explainer: Why is India stepping up Ebola screening?
With no approved vaccine for the rare Bundibugyo species, India has intensified airport screenings and deferred a major diplomatic summit to prevent the highly fatal virus from entering the country.
4 min read24 May 2026Ebola outbreak now a global health emergency: Should India be worried? Check how it spreads, early signs, symptoms
More than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths have been reported in the recent Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda. It is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus.
3 min read18 May 2026WHO declares international emergency over Ebola outbreak: Here are the precautions that you can take to stay safe
The WHO declared an international health emergency due to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, with 88 deaths and over 300 suspected cases. The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, and while serious, it does not meet pandemic criteria.
3 min read17 May 202617 US citizens repatriated from Spain after Hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship
Seventeen US citizens were repatriated from a cruise ship after one tested positive for the Andes strain of Hantavirus. Two were transported in biocontainment units, and upon arrival in Omaha, they will receive medical evaluation and monitoring.
2 min read11 May 2026Hantavirus outbreak: Arizona man who survived the infection 24 years ago says it isn't as scary as COVID-19
A photojournalist from Arizona, who contracted the hantavirus nearly 24 years ago, has recently spoken up about his experience, adding that the news of recent outbreak is difficult to process. However, he did say that it isn't as scary as Covid-19 was.
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