WHO says 223 suspected deaths, 906 cases in Ebola outbreak
The outbreak is threatening to overwhelm health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while nine cases have now been confirmed in neighbouring Uganda.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-29/world-health-organization-update-ebola-case-numbers/106739752
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WHO says 223 suspected deaths, 906 cases in Ebola outbreak
The outbreak is threatening to overwhelm health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while seven cases have now been confirmed in neighbouring Uganda.
Kenyan court halts US plans for Ebola quarantine facility for Americans
The scheme, which had Nairobi’s approval, has been suspended due to concerns it could expose the public to “grave health risks.”
Ebola, hantavirus outbreaks raise questions about Trump’s health agency cuts: Infectious disease specialists say the viruses are unlikely to become pandemics, but some are still raising concerns about the federal health response. #Ebola #Hantavirus #PublicHealth #InfectiousDiseases #HealthResponse
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Trump administration defends sending Americans exposed to Ebola to Kenya
It’s about expediting care, not politics, officials said.
Diphtheria is a disease of poverty that has no place in modern Australia. When we talk about Closing the Gap, this is the gap
For those of us working in Aboriginal health, the outbreak doesn’t come as a surprise. We must invest in housing that keeps remote communities safe
A massive 2021 outbreak of leptospirosis—a severe bacterial disease that can cause acute kidney injury—sickened over 200 dogs linked to daycare facilities in Los Angeles County.
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Planes, trains and pandemics: Lessons from COVID‑19 about travel risks posed by hantavirus and Ebola | The-14
COVID-19 lessons shape responses to Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks as global travel rebounds and governments face rising public health risks
Europe beefs up Ebola detection as Congo epidemic surges
The bloc isn’t taking any risks as the virus spreads faster than health workers can contain it.
Hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship outbreak rise to 13
The latest case is among one of the Spanish passengers who was in quarantine.
Health experts 'alert' not 'alarmed' as measles cases rise in Australia
Authorities keep a close eye on measles outbreaks in Asia, as many cases reported in Australia continue to be returned overseas travellers.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-27/measles-cases-rise-in-australia-as-authorities-monitor-outbreaks/106722836
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Health experts 'alert' not 'alarmed' as measles cases rise in Australia
Authorities keep a close eye on measles outbreaks in Asia, as many cases reported in Australia continue to be returned overseas travellers.
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