“I came here today to stand side by side with you, my sisters and brothers, and commend you all for your compassion and bravery in this most trying of times,” said Dr. Tedros during a visit to Goma. Keep Reading
The dead include a member of a vaccination team, two drivers and a police officer. No WHO staff are among those killed, one staff member was injured. Keep Reading
United Nations agencies and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, can procure the vaccine for at-risk countries based on this WHO recommendation. Keep Reading
The Merck vaccine will continue to be provided to all people at high risk of Ebola infection including those who have been in contact with a person confirmed to have Ebola. Keep Reading
Safe and effective laboratories are a key line of defense in protecting the health, safety and security of Americans and U.S. interests worldwide. Keep Reading
During the past 21 days (from 28 August through 17 September 2019), a total of 145 confirmed cases were reported from 14 health zones. Keep Reading
Alex Azar, speaking in Uganda, told reporters that he and others are “very concerned” and urged Tanzania’s government to share laboratory results. Keep Reading
WHO calls for the full force of all partners to respond and increase their presence in the field to stop Ebola and to address humanitarian crisis. Keep Reading
The first case has been confirmed in Goma, a city of almost two million people on the border with Rwanda and the gateway to the rest of DRC and the world. Keep Reading
Since the outbreak was declared, 980 people at high risk of Ebola have been vaccinated. There currently are no new confirmed cases of Ebola in Uganda. Keep Reading
