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HealthMay 18

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak Global Health Emergency

The World Health Organization declared an Ebola outbreak a global health emergency after cases spread to capitals of Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo.

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HealthJun 8

At least 12 shot near Toledo festival, 2 critically wounded; suspects at large

A shooting near Toledo's Old West End Festival wounded at least 12 people Saturday, with police searching for multiple suspects.

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HealthJun 2

Experimental drug doubles survival time in advanced pancreatic cancer trial

Clinical trial shows daraxonrasib pill nearly doubled survival time for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer compared to chemotherapy.

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HealthMay 29

Uganda Closes Congo Border as Rare Ebola Outbreak Spreads

Uganda closed its border with Congo as cases of a rare Bundibugyo-type Ebola outbreak surge, with nearly 1,000 suspected cases and over 220 deaths reported.

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HealthMay 31

Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo Under Investigation

Health officials are investigating an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo with over 900 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths.

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HealthJun 5

Women Bear Higher Risk in Congo's Ebola Outbreak as Caregivers

Women in eastern Congo face increased Ebola exposure as primary caregivers amid outbreak with 344 confirmed cases and limited protective equipment.

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HealthJun 5

USDA reports potential screwworm detection in South Texas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the possible detection of flesh-eating screwworm flies in South Texas.

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HealthMay 28

Chemical Tank Incidents in California and Washington Injure Multiple, Force Evacuations

A damaged chemical tank in California prompted evacuations of 50,000 residents, while a tank implosion at a Washington paper mill injured multiple workers.

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HealthJun 8

Weight Loss Drug Retatrutide Shows Promise in Trials But Faces Safety Concerns

Experimental weight loss drug retatrutide demonstrates significant benefits in clinical trials while raising questions about early prescribing and safety.

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HealthJun 12

Shooting in Midland, Texas leaves 1 dead, 9 injured; suspect dies after standoff

A shooting in Midland, Texas killed one person and injured nine others Friday morning, with the suspect later found dead after a two-hour police standoff.

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HealthJun 2

Hundreds protest US Ebola quarantine facility plan in Kenya after court suspension

Protesters demonstrated against a planned US quarantine facility in Kenya after courts suspended the project amid health system concerns.

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HealthJun 2

Brazil Monitors Potential Ebola Cases as Africa Reports 263 Confirmed Infections

Brazil is monitoring two patients for possible Ebola infection while Congo and Uganda report 263 confirmed cases with 43 deaths from the ongoing outbreak.

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HealthMay 20

US Bans Travel from Ebola-Affected Nations as Global Disease Preparedness Warning Issued

The CDC has banned foreign travelers from Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak and warnings about global pandemic preparedness.

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HealthMay 22

U.S. Implements New Entry Restrictions for Travelers from Ebola-Affected Countries

Department of Homeland Security announces tighter flight restrictions for foreign travelers from countries experiencing Ebola outbreak.

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HealthMay 21

WHO Chief Expresses Concern Over Scale and Speed of Ebola Outbreak in Congo

World Health Organization director-general voiced alarm over rising Ebola cases in central Africa, with deaths and infections climbing sharply.

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