Rwanda Strengthens Public Health Defenses Amid Regional Ebola Concerns
Rwanda implements rigorous surveillance and treatment measures to safeguard against a potential Ebola outbreak, ensuring public health and economic continuity.
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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda: WHO Confirms 471 Cases and Launches Major Response
WHO reports 471 Ebola cases and 84 deaths in DR Congo and Uganda, prompting a $518 million continental response plan to contain community transmission.
WHO and Africa CDC Launch $518 Million Strategic Plan to Combat Ebola
WHO and Africa CDC launch a $518 million plan to coordinate Ebola preparedness and response efforts across the African continent.
US CDC Warns DRC Ebola Outbreak Could Mirror 2014 West Africa Epidemic
The US CDC warns that the Ebola outbreak in the DRC could rival the 2014 West Africa epidemic without urgent and aggressive public health interventions.
Okinawa’s Long Wait: The Unfulfilled Promise of Futenma Base Relocation
Thirty years after a commitment to relocate the US Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa residents continue to grapple with safety and environmental hazards.
Ebola Crisis in Eastern DRC: Medical Officials Warn of Delayed Treatment
Ebola is spreading in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where public hesitancy and late hospital arrivals are complicating containment efforts in Ituri province.
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo: Confirmed Cases Rise to 452 with 82 Deaths
The DR Congo health ministry reports Ebola cases have risen to 452 with 82 deaths, noting rapid community transmission in Ituri and North Kivu.
Prioritizing Sight: Key Lessons from National Eye Care Day in the Chinese Mainland
On National Eye Care Day, experts highlight the rise of myopia and eye strain, offering strategies for prevention and systemic care in the Chinese mainland.
Protecting Your Sight: Insights from China’s National Eye Care Day
On National Eye Care Day, experts highlight the rising challenge of myopia and share the systemic strategies being used on the Chinese mainland to protect vision across all age groups.
National Eye Care Day: Addressing the Global and Local Challenge of Vision Loss
On June 6, the Chinese mainland observes National Eye Care Day, highlighting the fight against myopia and the importance of holistic vision health for all age groups.
China and Brazil Expand Strategic Public Health and Pharmaceutical Partnership
Originally sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, the public health partnership between China and Brazil has grown into a strategic pharmaceutical alliance.
South Africa Launches Breakthrough HIV Prevention Injection Lenacapavir
South Africa launches Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention drug, marking a major scientific breakthrough in the fight against the world’s largest epidemic.
Traditional Healers Join the Frontline Against Ebola in DR Congo
In eastern DR Congo, traditional healers are becoming key allies in containing the 17th Ebola outbreak amidst community mistrust and limited healthcare access.
WHO and Africa CDC Launch $518 Million Joint Plan to Combat Ebola Outbreak
The WHO and Africa CDC have launched a $518 million joint plan to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring regions.
China Sends Emergency Medical Support to DRC to Combat Ebola Outbreak
Following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, China has swiftly deployed medical experts, reinforcing a 60-year legacy of health cooperation in Africa.
Global Oncology Experts Converge in Chicago to Combat Cancer and Tobacco Risks
Global oncology leaders gather in Chicago to combat cancer and raise awareness about the deadly health risks of tobacco use following No Tobacco Day.
Ghana Enhances Health Security with Ebola Screening for High-Risk Travelers
Ghana has introduced enhanced Ebola screening at Accra International Airport and land borders for travelers from high-risk regions, including Uganda and the DRC.
WHO Revises Downward Suspected Ebola Cases in Democratic Republic of Congo
The WHO reports a sharp decline in suspected Ebola cases in the DRC to 116, after laboratory tests ruled out other diseases in previously suspected patients.
China Deploys Medical Expert Team to DRC to Combat Ebola Outbreak
A Chinese anti-epidemic medical expert team has arrived in Kinshasa, DRC, for a three-month mission to support the country’s response to the Ebola outbreak.
DR Congo Battles Ebola Outbreak: Confirmed Cases Rise to 321
As of June 1, 2026, the DR Congo has recorded 321 confirmed Ebola cases and 48 deaths, with containment efforts intensifying in the eastern provinces.