Congo’s Ebola outbreak on track to surpass history’s deadliest one, WHO says
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history, which erupted…
Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo’s Ebola outbreak…
Ebola has killed 1,700 in eastern Congo as the fastest-growing outbreak surges
BUNIA, Congo — Ebola has killed more than 1,700 people in eastern Congo in the fastest-growing outbreak of…
Ebola outbreak in Congo poses deadly risks for pregnant women
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Esther Lutula stopped going for prenatal checkups shortly after the current Ebola outbreak was…
Mourners bury 6-month-old Ebola victim, marking third orphanage death in outbreak
BUNIA, Congo — Mourners gathered Friday to bury a 6-month-old girl who died from Ebola earlier this week,…
Africa’s Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers
BUNDIBUGYO, Uganda (AP) — Whenever Ebola comes, some of the afflicted choose the road to the nearest hospital.…
Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities say
KINSHASA, Congo — The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has increased to 782, with 181 deaths,…
After Hantavirus, norovirus spreads on cruise ship; 100-plus fall ill: Why outbreaks spread fast
An extremely contagious virus, which is often called ‘winter vomiting bug,’ has infected the cruise ship named Caribbean…
When measles made a comeback in Mesa County | Western Colorado
It was a comeback year in 2025 in many ways, from the resurgence of ’90s fashion, such as…
Federal employees in mental health and disease control were among targets in weekend firings
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of federal employees working on mental health services, disease outbreaks and disaster preparedness…
Ebola vaccination begins in southern Congo
LAGOS, Nigeria — Vaccination for those exposed to the Ebola virus and front-line health workers has begun in…
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says mpox is no longer a global health emergency
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization no longer considers the mpox outbreak in Africa to be an…