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Eastern Congo races to expand Ebola care as cases mount

Health workers in Bunia are adding Ebola treatment beds and faster testing as WHO reports 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths in eastern Congo.

WHO sharply lowers suspected Ebola case count in Congo

WHO cut Congo’s suspected Ebola count to 116 after clearing hundreds of cases, but medics say contact tracing, supplies and public trust remain major hurdles.

Hantavirus outbreak tied to MV Hondius reaches at least 11 cases

At least 11 confirmed or suspected hantavirus cases, including three deaths, have been linked to the MV Hondius as countries monitor passengers and crew.

WHO sees no sign of wider hantavirus outbreak from MV Hondius

The WHO says there is no current sign of a larger hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius, though more confirmed cases may appear.

Three evacuated from MV Hondius as Spain says ship will dock in Tenerife

Three suspected hantavirus patients were evacuated from the MV Hondius as Spain confirmed plans for the outbreak-hit cruise ship to dock in Tenerife.

Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak Leaves 3 Dead on MV Hondius

Health officials are investigating a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius after three passenger deaths and several illnesses.