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US Citizen Tests Positive for Ebola in Africa: CDC

US Citizen Tests Positive for Ebola in Africa: CDC

The person's condition has not been disclosed.
Ebola Outbreak Spreads to New Areas as Deaths Soar Past 600

Ebola Outbreak Spreads to New Areas as Deaths Soar Past 600

The total number of confirmed cases in Congo is now up to 1,759, with 600 having died.
Clinical Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola Treatments Starts

Clinical Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola Treatments Starts

Patients are being enrolled to test potential treatments against the ebolavirus that is behind the ongoing outbreak in Africa.
NYPD Battles Celebrating World Cup Morocco Fans

NYPD Battles Celebrating World Cup Morocco Fans

Moroccans celebrated heavily in New York City yesterday, after a World Cup win against Haiti.
Congo Imposes Restrictions on Travel Abroad After Ebola Case Detected in France

Congo Imposes Restrictions on Travel Abroad After Ebola Case Detected in France

France is not implementing any restrictions.
Construction of US-Backed Ebola Facility in Kenya Halted

Construction of US-Backed Ebola Facility in Kenya Halted

The stop was announced a day after a Kenyan court found a minister had ignored an order to stop the project.
US Expands ISIS Terrorist List After Iran Deal

US Expands ISIS Terrorist List After Iran Deal

ISIS has been operating without a state since Baghouz was captured in 2019 and their underground network has widened to include Africa.
Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Tops 200

Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Tops 200

The outbreak is believed to be wider than the official figures, in part because authorities struggled to identify Ebola cases in the spring.
Taiwan Scholar Blocked From Kenya Conference, Taipei Cites China Pressure Campaign

Taiwan Scholar Blocked From Kenya Conference, Taipei Cites China Pressure Campaign

Taiwan’s foreign minister says organizers of the ‘Our Ocean Conference’ barred Taiwan from attending.
American Medical Missionary Survives Ebola, Returns to US With Family

American Medical Missionary Survives Ebola, Returns to US With Family

The CDC said no Ebola cases linked to the outbreak have been reported in the United States and that the overall risk to the American public remains low.
‘Spider-Man of Yemen’ Dies in Fall While Climbing Volcanic Crater

‘Spider-Man of Yemen’ Dies in Fall While Climbing Volcanic Crater

Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, 30, was climbing the steep walls of the Hardah Dam volcanic crater in the southern province of Dhale.
Africa CDC Holds Weekly Ebola Outbreak Briefing

Africa CDC Holds Weekly Ebola Outbreak Briefing

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention holds its weekly briefing providing updates on the Ebola outbreak response in Congo and Uganda.
FIFA Referee Denied Entry to US Returns to Somalia

FIFA Referee Denied Entry to US Returns to Somalia

Soccer players from 48 countries are preparing for the 2026 World Cup, which begins on Thursday.
US Offers Evacuation, Quarantine Program for Americans Amid Ebola Outbreak

US Offers Evacuation, Quarantine Program for Americans Amid Ebola Outbreak

Eighteen deaths have been linked to confirmed cases of Ebola.
5 Patients Recover From Rare Ebola Strain, WHO Chief Says

5 Patients Recover From Rare Ebola Strain, WHO Chief Says

The first patient to recover from the Bundibugyo strain was released from the hospital on Friday.
US Moves to Keep Ebola Out, Opens Ebola Quarantine Facility in Kenya

US Moves to Keep Ebola Out, Opens Ebola Quarantine Facility in Kenya

The policy is a departure from previous U.S. responses, such as during the 2014 Ebola outbreak, when infected Americans were brought to high-containment treatment centers within the United States for care.
US, Mexico, Canada Announce Ebola-Related Travel Measures Ahead of World Cup

US, Mexico, Canada Announce Ebola-Related Travel Measures Ahead of World Cup

They aim to protect citizens and visitors during the World Cup.
US Vows to Protect Nigerian Christians From ISIS

US Vows to Protect Nigerian Christians From ISIS

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth said on May 27 during a cabinet meeting that President Donald Trump asked him to do everything possible to protect Nigerian Christians.
Scientists Rush to Produce Vaccines Against Rare Ebola Strain Behind Outbreak

Scientists Rush to Produce Vaccines Against Rare Ebola Strain Behind Outbreak

The best option is Ervebo, a vaccine made by Merck that targets the Zaire virus, a more common orthoebolavirus that causes Ebola, WHO adviser said.
220 Suspected Deaths in Ebola Outbreak: WHO

220 Suspected Deaths in Ebola Outbreak: WHO

Uganda also reported two additional confirmed Ebola cases today, bringing its total to seven.
US Citizen Tests Positive for Ebola in Africa: CDC

US Citizen Tests Positive for Ebola in Africa: CDC

The person's condition has not been disclosed.
Ebola Outbreak Spreads to New Areas as Deaths Soar Past 600

Ebola Outbreak Spreads to New Areas as Deaths Soar Past 600

The total number of confirmed cases in Congo is now up to 1,759, with 600 having died.
Clinical Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola Treatments Starts

Clinical Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola Treatments Starts

Patients are being enrolled to test potential treatments against the ebolavirus that is behind the ongoing outbreak in Africa.
NYPD Battles Celebrating World Cup Morocco Fans

NYPD Battles Celebrating World Cup Morocco Fans

Moroccans celebrated heavily in New York City yesterday, after a World Cup win against Haiti.
Congo Imposes Restrictions on Travel Abroad After Ebola Case Detected in France

Congo Imposes Restrictions on Travel Abroad After Ebola Case Detected in France

France is not implementing any restrictions.
Construction of US-Backed Ebola Facility in Kenya Halted

Construction of US-Backed Ebola Facility in Kenya Halted

The stop was announced a day after a Kenyan court found a minister had ignored an order to stop the project.
US Expands ISIS Terrorist List After Iran Deal

US Expands ISIS Terrorist List After Iran Deal

ISIS has been operating without a state since Baghouz was captured in 2019 and their underground network has widened to include Africa.
Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Tops 200

Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Tops 200

The outbreak is believed to be wider than the official figures, in part because authorities struggled to identify Ebola cases in the spring.
Taiwan Scholar Blocked From Kenya Conference, Taipei Cites China Pressure Campaign

Taiwan Scholar Blocked From Kenya Conference, Taipei Cites China Pressure Campaign

Taiwan’s foreign minister says organizers of the ‘Our Ocean Conference’ barred Taiwan from attending.
American Medical Missionary Survives Ebola, Returns to US With Family

American Medical Missionary Survives Ebola, Returns to US With Family

The CDC said no Ebola cases linked to the outbreak have been reported in the United States and that the overall risk to the American public remains low.
‘Spider-Man of Yemen’ Dies in Fall While Climbing Volcanic Crater

‘Spider-Man of Yemen’ Dies in Fall While Climbing Volcanic Crater

Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, 30, was climbing the steep walls of the Hardah Dam volcanic crater in the southern province of Dhale.
Africa CDC Holds Weekly Ebola Outbreak Briefing

Africa CDC Holds Weekly Ebola Outbreak Briefing

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention holds its weekly briefing providing updates on the Ebola outbreak response in Congo and Uganda.
FIFA Referee Denied Entry to US Returns to Somalia

FIFA Referee Denied Entry to US Returns to Somalia

Soccer players from 48 countries are preparing for the 2026 World Cup, which begins on Thursday.
US Offers Evacuation, Quarantine Program for Americans Amid Ebola Outbreak

US Offers Evacuation, Quarantine Program for Americans Amid Ebola Outbreak

Eighteen deaths have been linked to confirmed cases of Ebola.
5 Patients Recover From Rare Ebola Strain, WHO Chief Says

5 Patients Recover From Rare Ebola Strain, WHO Chief Says

The first patient to recover from the Bundibugyo strain was released from the hospital on Friday.
US Moves to Keep Ebola Out, Opens Ebola Quarantine Facility in Kenya

US Moves to Keep Ebola Out, Opens Ebola Quarantine Facility in Kenya

The policy is a departure from previous U.S. responses, such as during the 2014 Ebola outbreak, when infected Americans were brought to high-containment treatment centers within the United States for care.
US, Mexico, Canada Announce Ebola-Related Travel Measures Ahead of World Cup

US, Mexico, Canada Announce Ebola-Related Travel Measures Ahead of World Cup

They aim to protect citizens and visitors during the World Cup.
US Vows to Protect Nigerian Christians From ISIS

US Vows to Protect Nigerian Christians From ISIS

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth said on May 27 during a cabinet meeting that President Donald Trump asked him to do everything possible to protect Nigerian Christians.
Scientists Rush to Produce Vaccines Against Rare Ebola Strain Behind Outbreak

Scientists Rush to Produce Vaccines Against Rare Ebola Strain Behind Outbreak

The best option is Ervebo, a vaccine made by Merck that targets the Zaire virus, a more common orthoebolavirus that causes Ebola, WHO adviser said.
220 Suspected Deaths in Ebola Outbreak: WHO

220 Suspected Deaths in Ebola Outbreak: WHO

Uganda also reported two additional confirmed Ebola cases today, bringing its total to seven.