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Ebola is a virus originating in wild animals in western Africa. It is transmitted through bodily fluids. The 2014-2016 Ebola outbreaks in West Africa's Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia killed more than 11,000 people.

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Marburg outbreaks: One of the world’s deadliest viruses

Marburg outbreaks: One of the world’s deadliest viruses

While outbreaks of Marburg virus are rare, the viral hemorrhagic fever can be fatal. Here's what you need to know.
ScienceOctober 4, 2024
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Although COVID-19 is very contagious, its fatality rate is relatively low in comparison with these ten viruses.
ScienceFebruary 26, 2024
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75 years of the WHO: Not a 'global health police'

The World Health Organization was established on April 7, 1948. It's had major successes ― and failures.
HealthApril 6, 2023
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Ebola hits Uganda hard with a 'worrying' trend

Ebola hits Uganda hard with a 'worrying' trend

With no vaccine for the strain of Ebola currently circulating in Uganda, this outbreak could be one of the worst ever.
ScienceNovember 10, 2022
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Ebola outbreak in Uganda: Is everything under control?

Ebola outbreak in Uganda: Is everything under control?

Ebola is spreading rapidly in Uganda, where aid groups say cashflow issues are slowing the fight to stop the virus.
ScienceOctober 27, 2022
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East Africa vigilant as Uganda locks down Ebola epicenter

East Africa vigilant as Uganda locks down Ebola epicenter

Authorities in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda are working to keep Ebola out after the virus claimed 19 lives in Uganda.
HealthOctober 18, 2022
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