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Africa CDC chief says the continent needs to invest its own funds in Ebola response, vaccine

African officials must step up financing to respond and develop vaccines for the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda, the continent's top health agency said on Friday, warning that the continent cannot continue to rely on foreign partners for its health needs.

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Africa’s CDC warns Ebola outbreak could become worst on record

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CDC report: Ebola outbreak could rival the worst on record unless world acts

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Africa CDC director warns Congo Ebola outbreak could become worst on record

Top African health officials are warning that the deadly Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could become the worst in recorded history if transmission rates do not flatten.

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Confirmed case numbers rises over 230 for rare virus outbreak

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At least 30 deaths at Congo camp show Ebola could be spreading fast

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Refugee camp deaths raise fears of new disease outbreak in the Congo

Those sheltering in Kigonze had not received significant aid since 2021, officials said.

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Ebola outbreak: 17 medics dead as Chinese medical team arrives in Democratic Republic of Congo

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DRC Ebola: stories from the frontline

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US CDC activates $107 million in emergency funding for Ebola response

WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday it would make available $107 million in emergency funding to strengthen its domestic and international response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

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CDC gives update on deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship

The CDC issued an update on the deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to a polar cruise ship, saying the risk to the general public remains low.

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Trump directs CDC to align with assessment calling for fewer childhood vaccines

Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.

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How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health

Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, the workforce at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has weathered uncertainty and change. Mass firings, communication freezes, political interference in the CDC’s scientific mission and a revolving door of leaders have created a challenging work environment for the CDC’s employees.

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Leading OB-GYN group releases vaccine advice differing from CDC's

The group previously supported an alternative schedule after the CDC removed COVID-19 vaccines from federal guidelines.