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1000 survivors: Harnessing hope to end DRC Ebola outbreak

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 1000th survivor of the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was released from care yesterday, a testament of the tireless efforts of thousands of local health workers and partners, the World Health Organisation said on Friday. The outbreak that began …

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WHO says DRC Ebola outbreak not a ‘global’ emergency

  Geneva, Switzerland | AFP | The World Health Organization said Friday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo does not qualify as an international threat, despite the spread of the virus to neighbouring Uganda carried by an infected family. The closely-watched decision followed advice from WHO’s emergency …

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Museveni cautions on Ebola outbreak

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has used the budget reading day to speak candidly about the recent Ebola outbreak reports in the country. Speaking at the 2019/2020 financial year budget reading at the Kampala Serena Hotel yesterday, President Museveni appealed to citizens to avoid shaking …

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