Ebola outbreak is ‘very complex,’ but ‘can be stopped’, WHO chief says – National
The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus, as medical...
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WHO head calls for ceasefire in Congo to help tackle Ebola outbreak – National
The head of the World Health Organization has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to help tackle the Ebola...
Ebola outbreak in Central Africa will be hard to contain, experts say
An Ebola epidemic in Central Africa has been declared a “public health emergency of international concern” by the World Health Organization (WHO). As of May...
Would Canada be ready for an Ebola outbreak? Experts say yes – National
As a rare strain of Ebola virus continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, here’s what Canadians need to know. Are...
Ebola outbreak ‘spreading rapidly’ as suspected cases rise, WHO head says – National
The head of the World Health Organization said Friday that the Ebola outbreak in Congo is “spreading rapidly” and poses a “very high” risk at...
Should Canada consider travel bans like U.S. is doing amid Ebola outbreak? – National
After U.S. travel restrictions stemming from the Ebola outbreak forced a commercial flight to divert to Montreal while carrying a passenger from one of the...
Congo forced to cancel World Cup training camp, events over Ebola outbreak – National
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) soccer team has cancelled a three-day World Cup preparation training camp and a planned farewell to fans in the...
Hantavirus-hit cruise operator says ship was not source of outbreak – National
The operator of the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship said that indications “strongly suggest” the virus was introduced prior to embarkation and “did not originate from the...
What to know about Ebola outbreak as WHO declares global health emergency – National
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by a rare virus in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern...
Deadly Ebola outbreak is a public health emergency of international concern, WHO declares
An Ebola epidemic in Africa has become a public health emergency of international concern, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Sunday (May 17). The...