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Africa: Second Meeting of the Ihr Emergency Committee On the Epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – Temporary Recommendations

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On 18 August 2026, the Emergency Committee regarding the epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo met for the second time to reassess the situation, in line with International Health Regulations (2005). The Director-General, considering the advice of the Committee, issued the following updated temporary recommendations for States Parties….

Thousands evacuated in Crete but Spanish PM ends wildfire emergency

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A small amount of rain fell near Bordeaux in France on Thursday, raising hopes that that the Gironde wildfire that has burned an area larger than the US city of Detroit and destroyed 240 homes might soon be over. The region’s fire service said it was “reasonably optimistic” given that the fire had not grown…

Dozens of Marineland’s beluga whales coming to U.S. through international emergency rescue plan

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Twenty-eight beluga whales are set to be relocated from a shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States after federal officials approved an emergency import earlier this month as part of an international rescue effort. Marineland closed to the public in 2024 but has remained in possession of the whales, which it…

Randolph Mantooth, who played medic in NBC’s ‘Emergency!’, dies at 80

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LOS ANGELES — Actor Randolph Mantooth, best known for his role as firefighter and medic John Gage in NBC’s “Emergency!” television series in the 1970s, has died at age 80 after a long illness, his family said Friday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Mantooth’s role and…

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Africa: WHO Adds First Diagnostic Test for Ebola Bundibugyo Virus to Its Emergency Use Listing

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Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has added the first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) to its Emergency Use Listing (EUL). The test detects the virus by identifying its genetic material in blood samples, helping confirm infection rapidly and accurately. WHO’s EUL procedure assesses the quality, safety and performance of essential health products…

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Africa: Statement from the Voting Members of the Governing Board on the Pandemic Fund’s Accelerated Support for the Ebola Emergency

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Washington, D.C. — At an extraordinary meeting, the Governing Board of the Pandemic Fund approved the activation of the Fund’s Emergency Financing Procedures (EFP), enabling the mobilization of up to US$220.6 million in Pandemic Fund grant financing to provide rapid and flexible support to fill critical gaps in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central and…

Cash-strapped South Africans turn to emergency airtime

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More South Africans are turning to emergency airtime to stay connected. (Image generated via ChatGPT) As South Africans battle relentless financial pressure, millions are increasingly turning to emergency airtime and data advances to stay connected. What was once marketed by mobile operators as a short-term convenience has now become a lifeline for cash-strapped consumers −…

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Africa: First Meeting of the Ihr Emergency Committee Regarding the Epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda 2026 – Temporary Recommendations

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Geneva — On 17 May 2026, pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 12 – Determination of a public health emergency of international concern, including a pandemic emergency of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR), the Director-General (DG) of the World Health Organization (WHO), after having consulted the States Parties where the event was known to…

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Africa: WHO Declares Global Emergency Over Ebola Outbreak in Congo, Uganda

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The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, its highest alert level under global health rules. The outbreak is caused by Bundibugyo ebolavirus, a rare strain with no approved vaccine or treatment. The WHO said the emergency threshold was met because…

Africa: Ebola Outbreak Declared a Global Health Emergency – What You Need to Know

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a “public health emergency of international concern”, with cases now confirmed in neighbouring Uganda. Here is what you need to know. What is Ebola? Ebola is a serious potentially fatal infectious disease. It causes fever, damage to blood…