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Portugal dreams of World Cup glory to honor Diogo Jota

Portugal dreams of World Cup glory to honor Diogo Jota

Portugal dreams of World Cup glory to honor Diogo Jota
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A 16-month-old and his mother recover from Ebola in rare good news from outbreak in Congo

A 16-month-old baby and his mother have recovered from Ebola in eastern Congo

A 16-month-old and his mother recover from Ebola in rare good news from outbreak in Congo
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Africa's Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals

Whenever Ebola comes, some of those stricken choose the road to the nearest hospital

Africa's Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals
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G7 leaders call for strong, coordinated response to Ebola outbreak

G7 leaders called on Tuesday for a strong and coordinated response to the Ebola outbreak in Congo, urging other nations to dedicate resources in a bid to ensure the virus

G7 leaders call for strong, coordinated response to Ebola outbreak
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Congo Ebola outbreak may be worst ever, Africa CDC says

The head of Africa's Centres for Disease ​Control and Prevention warned on Tuesday that the Ebola outbreak in Congo could be the

Congo Ebola outbreak may be worst ever, Africa CDC says
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True scale of Congo Ebola outbreak still unknown one month in, responders say

One month after Ebola cases were confirmed in eastern Congo, its true scale remains unknown, with major data gaps muddying the picture and

True scale of Congo Ebola outbreak still unknown one month in, responders say
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Congo reports large daily jump in Ebola cases a month after outbreak was declared

Congolese authorities report a large daily increase in Ebola cases as the virus without a approved medicine or vaccine spreads rapidly

Congo reports large daily jump in Ebola cases a month after outbreak was declared
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Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities say

The Congolese Ministry of Health reports that confirmed Ebola cases in Congo have increased to 782, with 181 deaths

Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities say
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Congo says 782 Ebola cases confirmed, two new health zones affected

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 782 after 72 new cases were documented in 24 hours, one of the biggest single-day

Congo says 782 Ebola cases confirmed, two new health zones affected
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Ebola outbreak spreads to crowded displacement camp in Congo

The U.N. refugee agency confirmed the first Ebola-related deaths in a displacement camp in eastern Congo, as aid workers warned of a

Ebola outbreak spreads to crowded displacement camp in Congo
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Kenyan killed at protest against US Ebola facility was a teenager, relative says

A person who was killed this week during a protest in central Kenya against a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to Ebola was a

Kenyan killed at protest against US Ebola facility was a teenager, relative says
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A cracked coffin, a funeral and the hunt for Ebola's patient zero

By the time the truck pulled away from the morgue in Bunia, the morning heat hung heavily over the road to Mongbwalu.

A cracked coffin, a funeral and the hunt for Ebola's patient zero
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Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zone

Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a new health zone in the northeastern province of Ituri, authorities said on Wednesday, as fresh infections underline sustained

Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zone
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Motorcycle taxi drivers in Congo rally for Ebola awareness as attacks hinder response

Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers have joined an Ebola awareness caravan in eastern Congo

Motorcycle taxi drivers in Congo rally for Ebola awareness as attacks hinder response
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Ebola testing stalled in three Congo labs due to shortages, says WHO

Three laboratories in Democratic Republic of Congo have run out of supplies to test for Ebola, the World Health Organization said, as the outbreak of the

Ebola testing stalled in three Congo labs due to shortages, says WHO
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Two babies from Congo orphanage die of Ebola, highlighting risk to children

After her mother died in late May, baby Buswaza was brought to a church-run orphanage in eastern

Two babies from Congo orphanage die of Ebola, highlighting risk to children
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Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to nearly 600

The Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday said confirmed Ebola cases had climbed to nearly 600, raising awareness within the local population about the importance of safety

Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to nearly 600
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US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of World Cup

The Trump administration has called on European nations to follow Washington's lead and impose travel restrictions on people

US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of World Cup
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US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa

The Trump administration is telling European nations that they need to step up their travel restrictions for people from Ebola-hit countries in Africa

US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa
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Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response

Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday said confirmed Ebola deaths had climbed to 101 and that the presence of armed groups was continuing to hinder the response in the

Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response
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Kenyan protester killed at demonstration against US Ebola facility, witnesses say

Kenyan police shot dead a protester as hundreds of people staged new demonstrations on Tuesday against a quarantine centre in Kenya for Americans

Kenyan protester killed at demonstration against US Ebola facility, witnesses say
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No boots, masks running out: why Congo’s Ebola medics are exposed

Nearly a month into one of the world’s largest ever Ebola outbreaks, medics in eastern

No boots, masks running out: why Congo’s Ebola medics are exposed
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Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response

At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo

Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response
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Survivors share experiences and lessons from Congo’s 2018 Ebola outbreak

Survivors including health and aid workers recall their experiences and lessons during the 2018-2020 Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo

Survivors share experiences and lessons from Congo’s 2018 Ebola outbreak
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WHO's Tedros says Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola

The director-general of the World Health Organization said on Monday that Uganda should reconsider its decision to close its border with Democratic Republic of Congo

WHO's Tedros says Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola
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How the Ebola outbreak is changing weddings in Congo

Authorities have raced to slow the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo with strict measures, including by limiting public gatherings and enforcing social distancing

How the Ebola outbreak is changing weddings in Congo
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Traders face big losses after Uganda closes Congo border over Ebola contagion fears

Ugandan authorities have tightened border controls with Congo to prevent Ebola's spread

Traders face big losses after Uganda closes Congo border over Ebola contagion fears
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Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola, 71 new cases confirmed

Democratic Republic of Congo said on Friday that 71 new Ebola cases were confirmed in a 24-hour period and warned of rapid community transmission of the deadly disease.

Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola, 71 new cases confirmed
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US adds $38 million for Ebola as CDC warns outbreak could match 2014

The United States said on Friday it would provide an additional $38 million for Ebola response efforts, as the CDC warned that

US adds $38 million for Ebola as CDC warns outbreak could match 2014
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As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation

In Congo, the battle against the rare Bundibugyo type of Ebola has been complicated by skepticism, attacks on health workers and misinformation

As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation
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US domestic treatment centers ready for Ebola even as Kenya plans persist

Most of the 13 U.S. treatment centers in a government-funded hospital network for severe infectious diseases are ready to handle patients, including those with

US domestic treatment centers ready for Ebola even as Kenya plans persist
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Congo reports attack on Ebola burial team as cases rise

Residents attacked an Ebola burial team in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province this week, forcing responders to abandon a coffin and raising fears

Congo reports attack on Ebola burial team as cases rise
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Americans who test positive for Ebola at Kenya facility could be treated in US, federal officials say

Americans who test positive for Ebola at Kenya facility could be treated in US, federal officials say

Americans who test positive for Ebola at Kenya facility could be treated in US, federal officials say
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'We’re still behind' in Congo's Ebola outbreak even as testing improves, WHO chief says

The World Health Organization chief says Congo's Ebola outbreak had a head start but that testing is improving, even as violence plagues the region

'We’re still behind' in Congo's Ebola outbreak even as testing improves, WHO chief says
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WHO says Ebola response catching up as confirmed DRC cases hit 344

The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that the world is "catching up" with the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo, where

WHO says Ebola response catching up as confirmed DRC cases hit 344
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US to re-engage with Gavi vaccine alliance amid Ebola outbreak, Rubio says

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US to re-engage with Gavi vaccine alliance amid Ebola outbreak, Rubio says
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Rubio says US is considering naming official to run Ebola response

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Rubio says US is considering naming official to run Ebola response
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Volunteers serve comfort food in a worrying Ebola outbreak

Volunteers for the U.N. food agency are providing crucial support In the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo by cooking

Volunteers serve comfort food in a worrying Ebola outbreak
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WHO says suspected Ebola cases drop to 116 after hundreds ruled out

The World Health Organization said there have been 321 confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo outbreak and 116

WHO says suspected Ebola cases drop to 116 after hundreds ruled out
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Congo re-opens airport at centre of Ebola outbreak

Democratic Republic of Congo has re-opened the airport in the capital city of the province hit hardest by the ongoing Ebola outbreak, a government statement said,

Congo re-opens airport at centre of Ebola outbreak
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Ebola cases in Congo near 300 as more joyful stories from recovered medical workers emerge

Congo has confirmed at least 282 Ebola cases in its growing outbreak

Ebola cases in Congo near 300 as more joyful stories from recovered medical workers emerge
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Merck exec says company is discussing use of COVID antiviral drug in Ebola response

Merck is in discussions with various global health authorities about making its COVID antiviral pill molnupiravir available as an Ebola treatment to

Merck exec says company is discussing use of COVID antiviral drug in Ebola response
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Moderna and other groups get $60 million to develop Ebola vaccine

Global health organisation CEPI will give roughly $60 million to Moderna and two other groups to accelerate the development of

Moderna and other groups get $60 million to develop Ebola vaccine
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WHO chief wraps up visit to Ebola-hit Congo, briefs president on response

The head of the World Health Organization on Monday concluded his visit to Democratic Republic of Congo by briefing the president on the response to the

WHO chief wraps up visit to Ebola-hit Congo, briefs president on response
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Hundreds protest against planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya

Hundreds of people took to the streets in the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki on Monday to protest moves by the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility at a

Hundreds protest against planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya
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Ebola recoveries bring signs of hope in DRC as suspected cases emerge outside Africa

Four nurses who were being treated for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus have been discharged from a hospital in Bunia in the Democratic

Ebola recoveries bring signs of hope in DRC as suspected cases emerge outside Africa
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WHO chief urges safe burials in visit to heart of Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organisation chief travelled on Saturday to the Congolese province hardest hit by an Ebola outbreak, urging residents to seek

WHO chief urges safe burials in visit to heart of Ebola outbreak
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WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response

The head of the World Health Organization has visited Bunia in eastern Congo, where a rare Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly

WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response
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WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'

The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an Ebola outbreak

WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'