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Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, Germany treats infected US citizen
Recruitment for the vaccination trial has begun, with vaccinations expected to start in the coming weeks • US citizen becomes second to be treated in German hospital • Total DRC cases rise to 1,926
European data record over 10,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave
WHO: Ebola outbreak in Congo still in 'expansion phase,' transmission fulled by population movement
Two people killed in Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine site plan, organizer, sources say
Over 100, including children, killed in attack on Sudan kindergarten, hospital
Sudan's Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks that it said were carried out by the Rapid Support Forces using drones.
Israel's measles outbreak linked to global decline in vaccination rates, WHO warns
More than 10 children in Israel have died from measles since the start of the year, and thousands have been infected.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak contained, health officials declare
Congolese health officials declared the Ebola outbreak over after the DRC used a revamped national surveillance system to rapidly contain transmission in Kasai Province.
Renewed fighting in central Sudan displaces 2,000 people, conflict intensifies in north Kordofan
The war in Sudan continues to escalate, displacing 2,000 people from towns around Bara as the army and RSF fight for control. Aid groups warn the real death toll is far higher than 40,000.
WHO discussed use of term ‘famine’ to pressure Israel in December 2023, doctor reveals
Thieren said he was shocked that the roles of perpetrator and victim were assigned from the outset of the war.
Australia defends plan to send deportees to tiny Pacific nation of Nauru
Australia defended its $2.5b deal to deport non-citizens to Nauru, despite rights groups warning of poor healthcare and past neglect on the island.
Wildfires are fueling air pollution, UN weather body says
Wildfires are a significant contributor to particle pollution, and the problem is expected to worsen unless concerted efforts are made.
WHO reports release of staff member detained by Israeli forces in Gaza
In July, the United Nations agency said the Israeli military had attacked its staff residence and main warehouse in the Gazan city of Deir al-Balah.
Turned back from Gaza, aid shipments sit in warehouses, on roadsides
Responding to international outrage sparked by images of starving Gazans, Israel on July 27 announced measures to let more aid into Gaza. But aid agencies say only a fraction of what's sent gets in.
'She understood our pain': Hostage mothers meet with Red Cross president in Geneva
“We felt the president was sincere in her response and assured us that she would do everything in her power to help," Galia David, the mother of Evyatar David.
