Africa
Ebola Reaches South-Ubangi in DR Congo, 3,398 Dead as Cases Hit 7,022
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has 7,022 cases, 3,398 deaths and 1,671 recoveries; spread into South-Ubangi expands the epidemic to seven provinces.
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Global Aid Cuts Close 36 Sudan Clinics, Cutting Off Health Care For 473,700
Funding cuts are forcing the closure of 36 IRC-supported health sites in Sudan, cutting services for roughly 473,700 people.
WHO Says Congo Needs 5,000 More Health Workers to Sustain Ebola Response
WHO says DR Congo needs about 5,000 trained health workers and $1.3 billion in urgent funding to staff expanded Ebola treatment capacity.
Maryam Moshiri Will Need Lifelong Treatment After Blood Cancer Diagnosis
The BBC presenter says she has polycythaemia vera, an incurable but manageable blood cancer, and has spoken out to raise awareness.
Former Oxford Center Safety Manager Sentenced 19 Months Over Child’s Death
Jeffrey Mosteller received 19 months after pleading no contest to involuntary manslaughter in the death of five-year-old Thomas Cooper.
Pakistan Suspends Eight Officials After Islamabad Hospital Fire Kills 14 Babies
An interim inquiry found fire safety lapses at an Islamabad hospital where a blaze killed 14 babies, prompting suspensions and a criminal probe.
FG Activates Task Force, Sends 500,000 Diphtheria Vaccines To Katsina And Kano
Federal Government activates emergency task force, deploys 500,000 vaccine doses and expands treatment centres in Katsina and Kano.
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Two Die in First Fatal US Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell Lettuce
Michigan authorities have confirmed the first recorded US deaths linked to a cyclospora outbreak, with federal officials continuing to investigate the source of the infections.
Ayra Starr Pauses Activities After Major Surgery, Urges Fans To Back Starrgirl
The 24-year-old singer apologised for her low profile after a recent operation and asked fans to promote and order Starrgirl.
Doctor Warns Against 'Cyclospora Skinny,' Calls It 'Concerning'
A doctor warned against the 'cyclospora skinny' trend, saying "This is a concerning trend." The comment frames professional alarm.