May 18 The Ebola outbreak started weeks ago, officials say. Here's a timeline of what we know By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press The outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization and the death toll has risen to more than 100. Continue reading
May 18 Ebola and hantavirus have African leaders talking 'health sovereignty' as donor support fades By Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press A new Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is highlighting Africa's struggle with reduced international aid. Continue reading
May 18 The condition known as PCOS is now called PMOS. What to know about the name change and treatment By Laura Ungar, Associated Press A hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world just got a new name in hopes of improving care. Continue reading
May 18 Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection By Molly Quell, Associated Press The crew will now go into quarantine, with those who cannot be immediately repatriated spending their time in quarantine in these containers. Continue reading
May 18 An American doctor is among the newest cases in rare Ebola outbreak in Congo By Jean-Yves Kamale, Wilson McMakin, Monika Pronczuk, Associated Press The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency on Sunday. As of Monday, there were over 300 suspected cases and 118 deaths in Ituri and North Kivu provinces. Continue reading
May 17 What to know about the Ebola outbreak that has grown into a global health emergency By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The World Health Organization declared Sunday the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. Africa's top public health body first confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province… Continue reading
May 17 WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press More than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths have been reported. The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved treatments or vaccines. Continue reading
May 16 How outbreaks at sea have been helping to shape the global health system since medieval times By Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation Outbreaks at sea are one of the oldest problems in public health. From medieval plague quarantines to modern times, they have repeatedly tested the ability to control infectious disease – and have played a key role in shaping the international… Continue reading
May 16 Death toll climbs to at least 80 in Congo Ebola outbreak By Associated Press Health workers raced Saturday to intensify screening and contact tracing to contain the disease. Continue reading
May 15 Uganda confirms Ebola case in man from neighboring Congo who died in Ugandan capital By Associated Press Uganda on Friday reported one Ebola case involving a Congolese man admitted to a hospital in Kampala three days before he died. Officials said the case was “imported” from Congo, and that Uganda has not yet confirmed any local cases. Continue reading