Ebola virus
Nigeria confirms Ebola case in patient who arrived from Uganda
Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate told the public broadcaster that the female patient had traveled from Uganda in East Africa.
Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreads
Health Ministry investigating another suspected Ebola case after traveler returns from DR Congo
DRC set to receive 70,000 Ebola vaccines, not approved for current strain, WHO says
WHO: Ebola outbreak in Congo still in 'expansion phase,' transmission fulled by population movement
"It is still in the expansion phase, unfortunately. We would like to say it is stabilizing, but frankly we cannot say it yet," Dr Anne Ancia, WHO representative in the country, said.
Congo bans gatherings in Kinshasa and three provinces over Ebola outbreak
The ban comes ahead of a planned protest in Kinshasa on July 8 against constitutional reform, with opposition figures calling it "politically motivated."
Ebola alert: The Ministry of Health established an isolation tent at a cost of NIS 0.5M
A document obtained by Walla Money reveals the costs of establishing the special complex for receiving patients, which was approved under an exemption from tender.
Israel rules out Ebola cases after suspected patients test negative
As the ministry emphasizes, a fever following travel from affected areas requires immediate assessment, but Ebola remains rare among returning travelers.
Ebola risk remains low, health ministry says, as second DRC returnee showing symptoms hospitalized
The European Centre for Disease Control said the outbreak continues to affect the DRC and Uganda, while the risk to the general population in European and other Western countries remains low.
Suspected Ebola patient undergoes testing at Rambam Medical Center, results expected in days
The Health Ministry said it is currently conducting an epidemiological investigation to locate those who had relevant contact with the individual.
Health Ministry investigates suspected Ebola case after traveler develops symptoms
Israel’s Health Ministry is investigating a suspected Ebola case after a traveler returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo developed fever and headache.
Ebola risk for FIFA World Cup is 'extremely low', but US host cities are prepared, experts say
US hospitals and agencies have enhanced preparedness due to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC. Officials note that "Ebola isn't airborne and doesn't spread through casual contact."
Two Ebola-related deaths confirmed in eastern Congo displacement camp - UN refugee agency
The two victims were internally displaced people living in the Kpangba camp, which hosts 30,000 refugees, UNHCR said in the report published on Thursday.
Kenyan police fire tear gas during protest against US Ebola quarantine facility
Two people were killed in protests last week in Nanyuki, and the US continues its activities defying Kenyan court orders.
