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Myanmar Junta Leader's Diplomatic Push for ASEAN Normalization

Myanmar Junta Leader's Diplomatic Push for ASEAN Normalization

Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing visited Bangkok as part of a diplomatic effort to normalize relations with ASEAN. The visit follows previous trips to India, China, and Laos, and aims to address issues such as transnational crime and environmental pollution. Myanmar seeks to regain full participation in ASEAN, which has excluded its leaders since the 2021 coup.

Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history, WHO chief says

Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history, WHO chief says

The World Health Organization is warning that the Ebola outbreak in Congo is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history

UNICEF Expands Efforts to Combat Cholera Outbreaks in West and Central Africa

UNICEF Expands Efforts to Combat Cholera Outbreaks in West and Central Africa

UNICEF is intensifying its efforts to combat a widespread cholera outbreak affecting West and Central Africa. The outbreak, which has crossed national borders, is exacerbated by seasonal rains, flooding, and population displacement. Nigeria is experiencing the largest outbreak with over 50,000 cases and 338 deaths since January, primarily in Borno state. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported over 30,400 cases and nearly 700 deaths, marking the highest death toll in the region. UNICEF, in collaboration with the World Health Organization and Africa CDC, is working to expand access to safe water and sanitation, strengthen disease surveillance, and support oral cholera vaccination campaigns. The agency emphasizes the need for urgent funding and regional cooperation to address the crisis.

WHO says Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history

WHO says Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history

The World Health Organization warns that the Ebola outbreak in Congo is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history

WHO Reports DRC's Ebola Outbreak Began Months Before Official Declaration, Exacerbating Crisis

WHO Reports DRC's Ebola Outbreak Began Months Before Official Declaration, Exacerbating Crisis

The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) began in February, months before it was officially declared in mid-May. This delay in recognition has contributed to the rapid spread of the virus, which has now resulted in 4,200 confirmed cases and at least 1,900 deaths. The outbreak is particularly challenging due to the involvement of the rare Bundibugyo virus strain, for which there are no approved vaccines or treatments. Initial misdiagnoses of Ebola cases as malaria and typhoid further delayed the response. The situation is compounded by logistical challenges, including strikes by unpaid health workers, threats from rebel groups, and misinformation about the virus's existence. Health teams face difficulties accessing remote areas, and there is a shortage of protective gear, complicating efforts to contain the outbreak.

DRC Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 2,000 Amid Rapidly Spreading Outbreak

DRC Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 2,000 Amid Rapidly Spreading Outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is experiencing its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with over 2,000 deaths reported in less than three months since the outbreak was declared. The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed 4,381 cases across five provinces, with the virus spreading at an alarming rate. The outbreak is complicated by the lack of an approved treatment or vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which is responsible for the current crisis. The response efforts are hindered by strikes from unpaid health workers, misinformation, and cultural practices such as intimate family burials, which increase the risk of transmission. The outbreak is second in size only to the West African outbreak from 2014 to 2016, which resulted in over 11,000 deaths.

Myanmar's military has escalated airstrikes against civilians, UN investigation finds

Myanmar's military has escalated airstrikes against civilians, UN investigation finds

A U.N. investigation has found that Myanmar's military is using low-cost aircraft like motorized paragliders and gyrocopters in escalating aerial attacks that kill civilians in the country's civil war

Ebola deaths surpass 2,000 in Democratic Republic of Congo

Ebola deaths surpass 2,000 in Democratic Republic of Congo

DAKAR, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo said on Tuesday that confirmed Ebola deaths had reached 2,011, the latest grim milestone in what health officials have described as the fastest-spreading outbreak on record.

Congo Ebola deaths surpass 2,000 as spread shows no sign of slowing

Congo Ebola deaths surpass 2,000 as spread shows no sign of slowing

DAKAR, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo said on Tuesday that confirmed Ebola deaths had reached 2,011, the latest grim milestone in what health officials have described as the fastest-spreading outbreak on record.

UNICEF Expands Expert Pool for Outbreak Preparedness and Response Amid Rising Disease Threats

UNICEF Expands Expert Pool for Outbreak Preparedness and Response Amid Rising Disease Threats

UNICEF is enhancing its efforts to combat epidemic-prone diseases by expanding its pool of technical experts. This initiative is part of the Accelerated Disease Control (ADC) workstream, which aims to strengthen outbreak preparedness and response capabilities globally. The focus is on diseases such as measles, diphtheria, cholera, and yellow fever, which have seen increased outbreaks due to immunity gaps and weak surveillance systems. The expert pool will support countries in planning, implementing, and evaluating vaccination strategies and outbreak response measures. This includes conducting risk assessments, designing outbreak response immunization campaigns, and providing technical support during emergencies. The initiative also aims to integrate polio resources into broader health systems to enhance overall disease control and preparedness.

WHO Reports Rapidly Spreading Ebola Outbreak in Congo with Deaths Nearing 2,000

WHO Reports Rapidly Spreading Ebola Outbreak in Congo with Deaths Nearing 2,000

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the fastest spreading on record. The outbreak, which began in February, has resulted in over 2,000 deaths and 4,381 confirmed cases. The Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, identified through genomic sequencing, has been circulating since mid-February, although it was not detected until May. Initial misdiagnoses as malaria or typhoid fever contributed to the delay in identifying the outbreak. The WHO has declared the outbreak the second-largest in history, following the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak. Efforts to control the outbreak have been hampered by worker strikes, limited contact tracing, and a lack of targeted vaccines or treatments.

WHO defends immunisation schedules after Trump orders fewer childhood shots

WHO defends immunisation schedules after Trump orders fewer childhood shots

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization on Tuesday defended the science-based process used to determine childhood immunisation schedules after U.S.