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China's disputes over Covid policies, Fauci says their vaccines are not good enough

Fri, 2022-12-02 16:17 — mike kraft
Inside China's fight over the future of zero-COVID Opinions about Xi Jinping's signature "zero-COVID" policy vary wildly across China. The debate, which has ignited several anti-lockdown protests, illustrates the difficulties facing the government in relaxing the world's most rigid COVID rules while heading off national discontent. David Stanway Reuters
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Uganda discharges last known Ebola patient, raising hopes - ministry

Fri, 2022-12-02 15:17 — mike kraft
Uganda discharges last known Ebola patient, raising hopes - ministry Uganda has discharged its last known Ebola patient from hospital, a senior health official said on Friday, raising hopes that an outbreak which has killed at least 56 people could be coming to an end. Reuters Reuters

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Ugandan doctors face fear and shortages in Ebola outbreak

Fri, 2022-11-18 15:22 — mike kraft
Ugandan doctors face fear and shortages in Ebola outbreak When Ebola broke out in Uganda in September, 10 doctors immediately stepped forward to work in an isolation unit at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital, but now only three are left. Tommy Wilkes,Elias Biryabarema Reuters

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Africa: CDC chief urges more COVID-19 testing as cases rise

Thu, 2022-11-17 15:50 — mike kraft
Africa CDC chief urges more COVID-19 testing as cases rise KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The head of Africa's top public health institute is urging authorities across the continent to step up COVID-19 testing amid a concerning rise in new cases in some countries. AP NEWS

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The continent of 1.3 billion people saw a 37% rise in new cases over the past week, Ahmed Ogwell, acting director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Thursday.

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African health official says Ebola in Uganda is under control

Thu, 2022-10-27 12:36 — mike kraft
African health official: Ebola in Uganda is under control KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda's Ebola outbreak is under control, a top public health official in Africa said Thursday, noting that local health authorities are doing well to trace most contacts. “The situation is not getting out of control,” said Dr. AP NEWS

“The situation is not getting out of control,” said Dr. Ahmed Ogwell, acting director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We have good visibility of all the contacts.”

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Moderna reported close to U.S. deal to make vaccines for Ebola, biological threats

Wed, 2022-10-26 23:35 — mike kraft
Moderna close to U.S. deal to make vaccines for Ebola, biological threats - Bloomberg News Moderna Inc is nearing a deal with the U.S. government to develop vaccines against a range of biological threats including Ebola, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters Reuters

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Behaviors that helped keep us safe from Covid-19 are probably behind surge in RSV cases, scientists say

Wed, 2022-10-26 14:25 — mike kraft
Behaviors that helped keep us safe from Covid-19 are probably behind surge in RSV cases, scientists say | CNN The behaviors that helped keep us safe from Covid-19 over the past 2½ years -- lockdowns, physical distancing, wearing masks, washing hands -- are probably behind the "unprecedented" early surge in RSV infections this year, scientists say. Jen Christensen CNN

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Uganda's Ebola outbreak worsens, country sets up additional treatment center

Wed, 2022-10-26 14:02 — mike kraft
Uganda steps up Ebola response as virus infects 109, kills 30 The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda has risen to 109 and the outbreak has claimed 30 lives, Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng said on Wednesday, adding that the government was setting up an additional treatment centre. Reuters Reuters
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Ebola: Uganda applies lessons from first outbreak, but reports increase in the capital

Mon, 2022-10-24 14:29 — mike kraft

Uganda applies well-honed lessons to new Ebola outbreak (nbcnews.com)

...the East African country — lauded for its coronavirus response, which was built around engaging the community and training health officials — is drawing lessons from the first Ebola outbreak in 2004.

ALSO SEE: Uganda reports worrisome increase in Ebola cases in capital

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Analysis: Africa's progress and challenges in confronting pandemics--report

Fri, 2022-10-14 23:18 — mike kraft
Africa: Ready to Respond | Think Global Health The changing story of a vulnerable continent better prepared to respond to pandemics Council on Foreign Relations

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