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Africa: Epidemic of Ebola Disease Caused By Bundibugyo Virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda Determined a Public Health Emergency of International Concern

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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 of the World Health Organization (WHO), after having consulted the States Parties where the event is known to be currently occurring, is hereby determining that…

Cape Town city app adds emergency response

eriinfo.com4 months ago03 mins

A safety and security reporting feature has been added to the city’s app. (Image: supplied) Cape Town’s safety and security directorate has added emergency reporting to the city’s mobile application. The functionality, developed by the emergency policing incident control team within the safety and security directorate, allows the public to report by-law and criminal acts….

Small plane makes emergency landing on interstate in Pennsylvania

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A small airplane made an emergency landing on Interstate 78 in Allentown, Pennsylvania on Saturday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The Rockwell Commander landed at around 9:20 a.m. after reporting engine issues, the FAA said. The two people…

Oil may keep rising despite the biggest release of emergency stockpiles

eriinfo.com5 months ago08 mins

The oil market sent a clear signal this week that a massive release of stockpiled crude by the U.S. and its allies is nowhere near enough to address the unprecedented supply disruption triggered by the Iran war. More than 30 nations in Europe, North America and Northeast Asia agreed to flood the market with 400…

G7 nations to hold emergency meeting on oil as stock markets sink

eriinfo.com5 months ago01 mins

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will join talks amid reports that oil reserves could be released to lower prices.

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Africa: Ebola Has Gone From a Global Emergency to a Disease We Can Stop, Says CEPI Chief

eriinfo.com6 months ago012 mins

“In a single decade, the world has transformed Ebola from a global emergency to a disease that can be stopped in its tracks,” said Dr Richard Hatchett, CEO of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). Dr Hatchett said, a few weeks ago, Ebola vaccines from MSD (known as Merck & Co. in the U.S. and Canada)…

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Africa: From Emergency to Endurance – What It Will Take to Sustain Mpox Control in Africa

eriinfo.com6 months ago09 mins

For the first time since the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was established, the agency used its expanded mandate under the revised 2022 statutes to declare mpox a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS) in August 2024. The PHECS is a continental alert that enables Africa CDC to coordinate a unified…

Australia firefighters battle ’emergency level’ blazes

eriinfo.com7 months ago03 mins

Firefighters in the Australian state of Victoria are battling at least six major fires as a record-breaking heatwave hits the country’s south-east. Two fires are currently burning at “emergency level” according to local broadcaster ABC News. Several communities have been issued emergency warnings to either evacuate, watch and wait, or shelter in place. Fire officials…

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Africa CDC Declares End to Mpox As Continental Health Emergency

eriinfo.com7 months ago09 mins

Between early 2025 and late 2025, suspected Mpox cases declined by 40 per cent, while confirmed cases dropped by 60 per cent. Africa has lifted Mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS) following recommendations from the Emergency Consultative Group of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The announcement…

Guatemala declares 30-day state of emergency after prison riots | Al Jazeera

eriinfo.com7 months ago01 mins

NewsFeed Guatemala has declared a 30-day state of emergency after prison riots led to coordinated gang attacks that killed at least seven police officers. Officials say the unrest began after gang privileges were restricted, triggering hostage-taking and retaliatory attacks on police. Published On 19 Jan 202619 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media…