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- 1Congo's Ebola outbreak may be coming under controlβIs Congoβs Ebola outbreak coming under control?
Questions are being raised about whether the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is finally being brought under control. The topic is drawing attention amid ongoing efforts by health authorities and international organisations to contain the virus, and observers are watching for confirmation that new cases are declining.
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A new Ebola outbreak is spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting alarm from health authorities and international agencies. CNN is among outlets reporting on the widening spread, with attention focused on efforts to trace contacts, treat cases and contain the virus before it reaches densely populated areas.
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Researchers report that epigenetic editing can silence and eliminate the hepatitis B virus, according to a new study covered by Nature. Rather than cutting viral DNA directly, the approach modifies the chemical marks controlling gene expression, driving the virus into permanent inactivity. The findings raise hopes for a functional cure for chronic hepatitis B, a disease affecting hundreds of millions worldwide, though clinical application remains years away.
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Bangladesh has begun a nationwide measles vaccination campaign as the country confronts a deadly outbreak of the disease. The drive, reported by Reuters and Arab News, aims to halt the spread of the highly contagious virus and protect children who have not received routine immunisations. Health authorities are racing to contain infections that have already caused deaths, drawing international attention to gaps in childhood vaccination coverage.
- 5Mobile Phone Data Aids Ebola Tracking in DRCβMobile Phone Data Helps Track the Ebola Outbreak in the DRC
Mobile phone data is being used to help track the spread of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. By analysing movement patterns from mobile networks, health authorities can better predict where the virus might travel next and target containment efforts. The approach highlights the growing role of digital data in responding to infectious disease emergencies in the region.
- 6Pennsylvania measles outbreak grows with 55 new cases in two daysβPennsylvania's measles outbreak: 55 new cases reported in 2 days
Pennsylvania has reported 55 new measles cases in just two days, according to state health reporting, marking a sharp acceleration in an outbreak already described as deadly. Health officials are expected to urge vaccination and isolation measures as the highly contagious virus spreads. Observers are voicing concern about the pace of infections and the strain on local public health responses.