Second Ebola vaccine to be introduced in the DRC
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo plan to introduce a second experimental Ebola vaccine, manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, from mid-October.
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Four countries in Europe lose measles elimination status
The European Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination has assessed annual status updated for 2018, concluding that the number of countries having achieved or sustained measles elimination has declined.
One year into the DRC Ebola outbreak – is there an end in sight?
The outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has seen over 2612 cases and 1756 mortalities since it was first announced by the WHO on 1 August 2018. One year on we ask, what have the major milestones been of this outbreak? And where are we now; is there an end in sight?
Cases of Ebola confirmed in Uganda
The Ministry of Health and WHO have reported the first case of Ebola confirmed in Uganda during the outbreak in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Acute flaccid myelitis in Arizona linked to polio-like virus EV-D68
Researchers have identified a non-polio enterovirus – EV-D68 – as the potential cause of an outbreak of acute flaccid myelitis cases in Arizona.
What were the biggest outbreaks of 2018?
We take a look back at some of the largest outbreaks of 2018 and their impacts, read the full story to learn more.
Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is second worst ever recorded
Ebola case numbers reach 426 in the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, making this the second largest ever seen for the virus.
Measles resurgence due to vaccination coverage gaps, according to WHO
A WHO report has indicated that measles cases spiked globally due to gaps in vaccination coverage, as many countries experienced severe outbreaks.
Ebola vaccination initiated in North Kivu
Vaccination has begun to try and contain the second outbreak of Ebola seen in the Democratic Republic of Congo this year.
Case of MERS reported in the United Arab Emirates
A case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome has been reported to the WHO by the United Arab Emirates.
