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Coverage of central Africa in the Nexus archive.

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  • HEALTHJul 31 · 15:50 UTCNEW SCIENTIST
    Climate change may help eliminate malaria from West and Central Africa

    Global warming may reduce malaria in West and Central Africa by making it too hot for malaria-carrying mosquitoes, though the problem could shift to other regions. Climate change's impact on mosquito survival is highlighted as a potential factor in malaria elimination.

  • HEALTHJul 30 · 15:04 UTCSEMAFOR
    Ebola outbreak sparks global vaccine race

    An Ebola outbreak in Central Africa is driving a global vaccine race as scientists work to contain the Bundibugyo strain. The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations is funding trials for an experimental vaccine, while Oxford University is in the human trial phase. Health workers face challenges including lack of equipment, misinformation, and no existing vaccine.

  • HEALTHJul 17 · 04:15 UTCCROSSCUT SEATTLE
    How HIV Started a Century Before Anyone Noticed

    The article explains that the 'Patient Zero' narrative for bringing AIDS to America was incorrect, revealing through genetic research that HIV originated from chimpanzees in Central Africa and evolved into a global pandemic. Scientific analysis debunked the myth, tracing the virus's true history.

  • HEALTHJul 14 · 02:08 UTCSEATTLE TIMES
    First human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine begins

    The first clinical trial of a vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has begun, marking a milestone in efforts to contain the outbreak in central Africa.

  • HEALTHJul 7 · 19:43 UTCALLAFRICA
    Africa: Africa Has Faced a Rare Ebola Outbreak for Months. Here's What to Know.

    A rare Ebola strain is rapidly spreading through Central and East Africa, challenging local public health authorities and raising concerns about global health security.

  • HEALTHJun 19 · 22:25 UTCCBS NEWS
    Africa CDC director warns Congo Ebola outbreak could become worst on record

    The Africa CDC director warns that the Ebola outbreak in Congo could become the worst on record if transmission rates do not flatten. Top African health officials and infectious disease expert Syra Madad from the Harvard Belfer Center are examining efforts to contain the outbreak.

  • HEALTHJun 17 · 22:52 UTCCBS NEWS WORLD
    How mistrust and war are fueling a deadly Ebola outbreak

    Central Africa's deadly Ebola outbreak is being fueled by mistrust and war, with efforts to contain it facing challenges due to porous borders and conflict.

  • HEALTHJun 17 · 22:52 UTCCBS NEWS
    How mistrust and war are fueling a deadly Ebola outbreak

    Central Africa's Ebola outbreak is exacerbated by widespread mistrust and porous borders in a war zone, complicating containment efforts.

  • HEALTHJun 8 · 03:11 UTCALLAFRICA
    Central Africa: WHO - Nearly 500 Cases of Ebola Outbreak Confirmed in Central Africa

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed nearly 500 cases of an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has issued an advisory to health facilities in Lagos.

  • HEALTHJun 6 · 04:21 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Ebola spread in central Africa could match 2014 record outbreak, US health officials say

    US health officials warn that the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach a scale similar to the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak, which killed over 11,000 people. Modeling by the US CDC suggests potential case numbers ranging from 10,000 to over 20,000, though experts caution that predicting outbreaks remains challenging.

  • HEALTHJun 5 · 22:24 UTCSTAT NEWS
    CDC: Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong countermeasures

    The CDC warns that the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach up to 20,000 cases without effective countermeasures, with models predicting between 10,000 to 20,000 cases. This potential scenario could approach the scale of the 2014-2016 West Africa epidemic, which resulted in over 28,000 cases and 11,000 deaths.

  • HEALTHJun 5 · 22:09 UTCSEATTLE TIMES
    Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures

    The Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases or more if infected individuals are not quickly isolated to slow the spread.

  • HEALTHJun 4 · 23:40 UTCSTAT NEWS
    HHS confirms Americans with high-risk Ebola exposures will have access to experimental therapy

    HHS confirms Americans with high-risk Ebola exposures in Central Africa will receive access to an experimental antibody treatment, MBP-134, developed by Mapp Biopharmaceuticals with funding from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority. The treatment has shown promise in animal testing but has not yet been clinically proven effective in humans.

  • HEALTHJun 3 · 13:33 UTCCBS NEWS WORLD
    Trump administration faces blame from health workers over Ebola outbreak after funding cuts

    The U.S. faces accusations of contributing to the Ebola outbreak in central Africa due to health funding cuts under the Trump administration. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has denied these claims.

  • HEALTHJun 3 · 13:33 UTCCBS NEWS
    Trump administration faces blame from health workers over Ebola outbreak after funding cuts

    The U.S. faces accusations of contributing to the Ebola outbreak in central Africa due to health funding cuts under the Trump administration. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denies these claims.

  • HEALTHJun 3 · 08:39 UTCNPR HEALTH
    Ebola vaccine candidates being fast-tracked to target rare strain

    Three vaccine candidates are being fast-tracked to target the Ebola species spreading in Central Africa. The effort involves major organizations and companies, though logistics remain complicated.

  • HEALTHJun 2 · 13:24 UTCCBS NEWS WORLD
    WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo

    The WHO has significantly reduced the number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo, with 330 confirmed infections in central Africa. Despite this progress, the organization notes that major challenges remain in the region.

  • HEALTHJun 2 · 13:24 UTCCBS NEWS
    WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo

    The WHO has significantly reduced the number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo, though 330 infections remain confirmed. The organization notes that hundreds of suspected cases have been ruled out, despite ongoing challenges in the region.

  • HEALTHJun 2 · 13:19 UTCCBS NEWS WORLD
    Ebola outbreak may have been spreading since early January

    The International Rescue Committee suggests the current Ebola outbreak in central Africa may have been spreading undetected since early January. Protests have emerged in Kenya over U.S. plans to treat affected Americans there.

  • HEALTHJun 2 · 13:19 UTCCBS NEWS
    Ebola outbreak may have been spreading since early January

    The International Rescue Committee suggests the current Ebola outbreak in central Africa may have been spreading undetected since early January. Protests have emerged over U.S. plans to treat Americans affected by the outbreak in Kenya.

  • HEALTHMay 31 · 20:39 UTCDAILY MAIL
    Ebola surge has reached Brazil, experts fear as outbreak kills 250 in central Africa and aid struggles to keep up

    An Ebola surge has reached Brazil, with experts fearing the outbreak that has killed 250 in central Africa. Aid efforts are struggling to keep up with the crisis.

  • HEALTHMay 30 · 02:15 UTCCROSSCUT SEATTLE
    Kenyan court halts U.S. plan to open Ebola quarantine center

    A Kenyan court temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plan to open a quarantine facility in Central Africa to treat Americans exposed to or infected with Ebola. The region is experiencing an outbreak with over 900 suspected cases.

  • HEALTHMay 29 · 00:00 UTCNATURE NEWS
    What it will take to stop the spiraling Ebola outbreak

    Cases in central Africa are rising at an alarming pace, but lessons from past epidemics could help contain the current spread of infection.

  • HEALTHMay 26 · 20:18 UTCCBC NEWS
    Canada clamping down on travel, immigration from central Africa amid Ebola outbreak

    Canada is implementing stricter travel and immigration restrictions from central African countries due to a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak. The measures aim to prevent the virus's spread as the region faces a critical health crisis.

  • HEALTHMay 26 · 13:34 UTCCBS NEWS WORLD
    Details on the response to the Ebola outbreak and whether it's expected to spread further

    At least 220 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in central Africa. The World Health Organization's head is set to visit the region, with Dr. Celine Gounder analyzing the response and effectiveness of travel restrictions.

  • HEALTHMay 26 · 13:34 UTCCBS NEWS
    Details on the response to the Ebola outbreak and whether it's expected to spread further

    At least 220 people are suspected to have died from the Ebola outbreak in central Africa. The World Health Organization's head is set to visit the region, with Dr. Celine Gounder analyzing the response and effectiveness of travel restrictions.

  • HEALTHMay 24 · 21:00 UTCTHE HILL
    Ebola response hobbled by US withdrawal from global health

    The Ebola outbreak in Central Africa is occurring amid a weakened global health response due to the Trump administration's dismantling of U.S. global health programs and withdrawal from international efforts. Experts highlight the noticeable absence of U.S. leadership despite ongoing resource deployments.

  • HEALTHMay 24 · 00:32 UTCTHE HILL
    Ebola resurgence sparks global concern, travel restrictions: What to know

    The resurgence of Ebola in central Africa, linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain, has prompted the World Health Organization to declare a global public health emergency. Travel restrictions and urgent warnings are being implemented as cases rise in Congo and Uganda.

  • HEALTHMay 22 · 11:59 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Digested week: memories of Covid resurface with hantavirus and Ebola news

    A weekly digest article discusses rising concerns about hantavirus and Ebola potentially spreading like Covid-19, particularly amid darkening news from central Africa and US international aid withdrawal. The piece reflects on memories of early 2020 when Covid emerged and spreads across various cultural and political topics including John Travolta and Rachel Reeves.

  • HEALTHMay 21 · 12:47 UTCTHE ECONOMIST
    How to stop the Ebola outbreak

    The article discusses the Ebola outbreak in central Africa and strategies to control it. It frames the current epidemic as a warning sign for future pandemic preparedness and response.

  • HEALTHMay 21 · 11:15 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Hong Kong issues red travel alert for DR Congo as deadly Ebola outbreak spreads

    Hong Kong has issued a red travel alert for the Democratic Republic of Congo due to an escalating Ebola outbreak in Central Africa with at least 139 suspected deaths reported. The red alert is the middle level in Hong Kong's three-tier outbound travel alert system and advises residents to avoid non-essential travel to the country.

  • HEALTHMay 21 · 10:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    US is ‘simply choosing not to stop’ Ebola outbreak after massive public health cuts, experts say

    A previously undetected Bundibugyo variant of Ebola is spreading through central Africa with hundreds of cases reported in the DRC. The US is notably absent from response efforts following massive cuts to global and domestic public health funding. There is currently no cure or vaccine available for this rare Ebola variant.

  • HEALTHMay 20 · 17:02 UTCSTAT NEWS
    Opinion: I saw Ebola as both doctor and patient. I wish people cared more about the Africans I worked alongside

    An Ebola outbreak in Central Africa has affected hundreds of Africans, with healthcare workers facing significant challenges and personal risk. The story has shifted focus to an American missionary and physician who became infected, while local healthcare workers receive less recognition. The outbreak highlights the disparity in attention given to Western aid workers versus local health workers.

  • HEALTHMay 20 · 11:30 UTCNBC NEWS
    Health Officials Race to Trace Rising Ebola Cases in Central Africa

    An American doctor who tested positive for Ebola has been evacuated to Berlin for emergency care. Health officials are tracing infections in Central Africa, concerned that the outbreak is larger than initially reported. The situation is being closely monitored by health officials.

  • HEALTHMay 19 · 19:32 UTCBBC WORLD
    Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

    The Ebola outbreak in central Africa may be spreading faster than initially thought, with hundreds of suspected cases. Experts fear the actual number of cases could be much higher. The World Health Organization is warning about the potential spread.

  • HEALTHMay 19 · 09:33 UTCBBC HEALTH
    Ebola may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

    The World Health Organization warns that Ebola may be spreading faster than initially thought, with hundreds of suspected cases in central Africa. Experts fear the actual number of cases may be much higher. The situation is being closely monitored.

  • HEALTHMay 19 · 09:33 UTCBBC WORLD
    Ebola may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

    The World Health Organization warns that Ebola may be spreading faster than initially thought, with hundreds of suspected cases in central Africa and potentially many more unreported. Experts fear the actual number of cases could be much higher. The situation is being closely monitored by health officials.

  • HEALTHMay 16 · 14:27 UTCCBS NEWS
    Concern grows in central Africa over deadly Ebola virus

    A deadly strain of Ebola virus has sparked concern in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid clashes between rival militia groups, leading to fears of the virus spreading. The situation is further complicated by the conflicts between militia groups. The Ebola virus is a significant threat to public health.

  • HEALTHMay 16 · 14:27 UTCCBS NEWS WORLD
    Concern grows in central Africa over deadly Ebola virus

    A deadly strain of Ebola virus has sparked concern in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid clashes between rival militia groups, sparking fear of the disease's spread. The outbreak is a major health concern in central Africa. The situation is being closely monitored.

  • BUSINESSMay 14 · 11:50 UTCCBS NEWS WORLD
    Rare blue-green diamond sells for record $17.3 million at auction

    A rare blue-green diamond called the Ocean Dream sold for $17.3 million at auction, setting a record. The 5.5-carat diamond was found in Central Africa in the 1990s. It is considered a unique and valuable gemstone.