Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Congo sees increase in plague, at least 10 deaths this year
Congo is seeing an upsurge in cases of the plague, as the vast Central African nation also battles outbreaks of COVID-19 and Ebola.
Sep 2, 2020
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WHO warns new Ebola outbreak in Congo faces funding gap
The World Health Organization said Tuesday it is facing a "serious funding gap" to battle the new outbreak of Ebola in remote corners of northern Congo amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 21, 2020
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Congo announces end to 2nd deadliest Ebola outbreak ever
Eastern Congo marked an official end Thursday to the second deadliest Ebola outbreak in history, which killed 2,280 people over nearly two years, as armed rebels and community mistrust undermined the promise of new vaccines.
Jun 25, 2020
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DR Congo reports fresh Ebola outbreak
DR Congo reported a fresh Ebola outbreak in its northwest on Monday, the latest health emergency for a country already fighting an epidemic of the deadly fever in the east as well as a surging number of coronavirus infections.
Jun 1, 2020
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Food insecurity and the knock-on effects of COVID-19 in the hungriest countries
The number of people battling acute hunger and suffering from malnutrition is on the rise again. The upheaval set in motion by the COVID-19 pandemic may push even more families and communities into deeper distress.
Apr 29, 2020
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Second Ebola death in DR Congo ahead of hoped-for deadline
A second death from Ebola has been recorded in eastern DR Congo in the final days before a deadline, now scrapped, in which health authorities hoped to declare an end to a 20-month epidemic.
Apr 13, 2020
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COVID-19: Developing nations face different risks
As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to impact countries worldwide, we've seen how nations around the world are working to mobilize populations, resources, and government assistance to mitigate spread of the virus ...
Apr 1, 2020
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COVID-19 pandemic puts WHO back in hot seat
The UN's health agency has faced criticism in the past for overreacting and for moving too slowly in fighting epidemics, but it has rarely faced as much scrutiny as with the coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 25, 2020
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DR Congo city locks down as more African nations report deaths
Democratic Republic of Congo's second largest city began a 48-hour lockdown and three more African countries led by Nigeria announced coronavirus fatalities Monday as the disease extended its reach south of the Sahara.
Mar 23, 2020
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DR Congo's first coronavirus case confirmed in Kinshasa
The DR Congo confirmed its first coronavirus case in the capital Kinshasa, the third most populous city in Africa, the health ministry said on Tuesday.
Mar 10, 2020
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