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Bringing Ebola vaccine to remote communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Bringing Ebola vaccine to remote communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo

It’s been nearly twenty years since the residents of Bosolo village…
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On the hunt for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo

On the hunt for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Marie-Roseline Darnycka Bélizaire is on the front-lines of the battle…
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Returning home after surviving Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Returning home after surviving Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Lucien Ambunga, Catholic Priest and Pastor for the remote rural…
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La République centrafricaine se prépare pour barrer la route à Ebola | Photo: WHO/P. Lorgerie

The Central African Republic prepares for Ebola response

12 June 2018 – Bangui “The Central African Republic has made a good…
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At one-month mark in Ebola outbreak, the focus shifts to remote areas

At one-month mark in Ebola outbreak, the focus shifts to remote areas

9 June 2018, Geneva - One month into the response to an Ebola…
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Ebola treatments approved for compassionate use in current outbreak

Ebola treatments approved for compassionate use in current outbreak

On 4 June, an ethics committee in the Democratic Republic of the…
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Ring vaccination is a new and vital tool in the control of Ebola. Photo: WHO/S. Oka

Ebola vaccine provides protection and hope for high-risk communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

It’s been ten days since Jean René* lost his brother to Ebola virus…
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WHO supports Ebola vaccination of high risk populations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

WHO supports Ebola vaccination of high risk populations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the support…
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Statement on the 1st meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the Ebola outbreak in 2018

The 1st meeting of the Emergency Committee convened by the WHO…
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WHO concerned as one Ebola case confirmed in urban area of Democratic Republic of the Congo

May 17 2018, Brazzaville/Geneva/Kinshasa - One new case of Ebola…
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