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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo surpasses 11,000 cases, 5,387 deaths reported

Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have exceeded 11,000, with 5,387 deaths, marking the largest and deadliest outbreak in the country's history. The Bundibugyo strain complicates management...

Al Jazeera · 3 days ago · 1 min read

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CDC warns U.S. risks losing measles elimination status amid 1,300 cases

The CDC warns the U.S. may lose its measles elimination status due to over 1,300 cases reported in 2024, the highest since 2000. This decline in vaccination rates and rising outbreaks could lead to increased...

Scientific American · 3 days ago · 2 min read

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Flesh-eating screwworms infect 74 pets in Texas, USDA launches control measures

Flesh-eating screwworms have spread to a third state in the U.S., with 74 cases reported among pets and livestock, raising urgent health concerns. The USDA is implementing measures to control the outbreak...

Ars Technica · 14 days ago · 1 min read

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Florida reports 400 dengue fever cases, highest in nearly a century

Florida has reported over 400 locally acquired dengue fever cases this year, the highest number in nearly a century, linked to the death of an elderly woman. The outbreak highlights the impact of climate...

NPR Health · 15 days ago · 2 min read

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WHO Emergency Committee urges long-term COVID-19 response efforts globally

The World Health Organization's Emergency Committee on COVID-19 confirmed the pandemic remains a public health emergency and emphasized the need for sustained global response efforts. With ongoing outbreaks...

WHO Health · Aug 01, 2020 · 1 min read