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WHO chief says Ebola outbreak in DR Congo remains 'public health emergency of international concern'

'Updated recommendations to the government of DRC and other countries at risk will be issued in the coming days,' says Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus18 August 2026

1 dead, dozens ill in UK salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs: Report

207 cases reported over past year, with most recorded in England, including 47 in London18 August 2026

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo now deadliest in country’s history

Confirmed cases reach 4,945 including 2,325 deaths since outbreak declared in May17 August 2026

More than 26M malaria infections recorded in DR Congo

Nearly 30,000 people died from malaria in 2025, according to authorities15 August 2026

New Congolese health zone affected by Ebola as infections surge

Cases stand at 4,727 in 55 health zones, according to health officials15 August 2026

Ebola outbreak spreads to 6th Congolese province

Patient travelled from Haut-Uele province, already affected by Ebola, to Bas-Uele province, where he passed on disease, says Africa CDC official13 August 2026

WHO chief warns US childhood vaccine policy changes ‘not aligned with best science’

Tedros says vaccines, including MMR safe, do not cause autism; policy should not be driven by political influence12 August 2026

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo on track to eclipse 2014-2016 West Africa epidemic: WHO chief

Tedros says outbreak second-largest on record, with 4,449 cases, 2,061 deaths in 5 provinces12 August 2026

Australian researchers grow human heart valve tissue from stem cells

Lab-grown 3D tissues mimic key features of human heart valves, could help researchers study disease, develop new treatments12 August 2026

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Taiwan reports 14 COVID-19 deaths in 1 week as infections rise

Since October last year, Taiwan recorded 337 domestic COVID-19 cases with 42 deaths 11 August 2026

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