Ebola virus
Uganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak short of WHO waiting period guidelines
The last Ebola patient in Uganda, a Congolese national, was discharged on June 22, short of the 42-day waiting period required by the World Health Organization to declare the end of an outbreak.
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Ethiopia confirms three deaths from the Marburg virus, with three additional fatalities under investigation. The outbreak in Southern Ethiopia has led to at least nine cases.
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Spain says patient does not have Marburg disease
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Deadly Marburg virus spreads in Africa, WHO increases health surveillance
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300 medical staff at Rambam Medical Center are being trained on how to treat Ebola patients.
Uganda confirms Ebola case in country's east as outbreak expands
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Israeli quarantined due to possible exposure to Ebola in Uganda
The first Ebola test taken by the patient yielded a negative result but he is set to stay in quarantine for further tests.