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German hospital discharges US man cured of Ebola infection

His five family members who had all been in quarantine were in “good health” and permitted to leave.

Nearly 500 confirmed cases in Central Africa Ebola outbreak: WHO

It tallied 82 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo and 2 deaths in neighbouring Uganda.

US adds $38 million for Ebola as CDC warns outbreak could match 2014

WASHINGTON, June 5 - The U.S. said on Friday it would give an additional $38 million in funding for Ebola response efforts, as the U.S. CDC warned that without strong public health interventions, the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could match or surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak.

Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola, 71 new cases confirmed

KINSHASA, June 5 - Democratic Republic of Congo said on Friday that 71 new Ebola cases were confirmed in a 24-hour period and warned of rapid community transmission of the deadly disease.

WHO announces $668 million six-month plan to fight Ebola

It called for money and political commitment to halt the spread of the outbreak.

US domestic treatment centers ready for Ebola even as Kenya plans persist

June 5 - Most of the 13 U.S. treatment centers in a government-funded hospital network for severe infectious diseases are ready to handle patients, including those with Ebola if needed, representatives from the hospitals said this week.

PAHO strengthens Ebola preparedness, prepares shipments for virus detection

The organisation said risk of Ebola virus in countries in the Americas remain low.

DR Congo head to Spain to continue World Cup build-up despite Ebola cancellation

Congo reports attack on Ebola burial team as cases rise

Responders were forced to abandon a coffin.

Ruto says allowing US to build Ebola facility in Kenya is the 'right thing'

JOHANNESBURG, June 4 - Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday said his government was doing \"the right thing\" by allowing the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.

‘We need to do even more’: World Food Programme calls for greater response to Ebola outbreak

The outbreak - which was officially declared in mid-May - is unfolding amid ongoing violence, creating additional risks for aid workers and civilians.

Ebola burial team attacked, 11 patients flee care in widening outbreak in Congo

The health officials warned that the incident could spark new chains of transmission.

Ebola patient from Congo travelled to UAE and Uganda: WHO

The WHO is working with the UAE and Uganda to facilitate contact tracing.

US equipment, experts arrive at Kenya Ebola facility despite court order, protests

Two people have been killed so far in protests against the facility.

US equipment, experts arrive at Kenya Ebola facility despite court order, protests

NAIROBI, June 3 - Around 20 flights carrying medical equipment and specialist staff have landed at a base in Kenya where the U.S. government is continuing to build an Ebola quarantine facility despite protests and Kenyan court orders blocking it, according to flight data and officials.

Islamic State-linked fighters in Congo kill 16 in Ebola-hit area

KINSHASA, June 3 - Fighters linked to Islamic State killed 16 civilians in an attack in eastern Congo near where Ebola cases have been recorded, a local military spokesperson said on Wednesday, underscoring the threat of armed conflict as health officials try to contain the outbreak.

WHO says Ebola response catching up as confirmed DRC cases hit 344

Only about 45 per cent of contacts have been followed up, and that figure needs to rise above 90 per cent.

DR Congo hope to go ahead with Spain fixture despite Ebola cancellation

Ebola outbreak expands in eastern Congo as contact tracing deteriorates amid attacks on burial teams

Congo has now recorded 344 confirmed infections and 60 confirmed Ebola deaths.

US to re-engage with Gavi vaccine alliance amid Ebola outbreak, Rubio says

Gavi helps the world’s poorest countries to buy vaccines.