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Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda: Why Global Health Security Matters More Than Ever
Why the Ebola Outbreak Is a Global Concern The recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda has once again highlighted the vulnerability of the global health system to infectious disease outbreaks. The World Health Organization (WHO) has described the situation as an “emergency of global concern” because of: Although Ebola…
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Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak Explained: 150 People Trapped on Ship Near Cape Verde
Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Hantavirus, zoonotic diseases, WHOMains: GS Paper 2 & 3 — Public Health, Disease Outbreaks, Global Health Security Why in News? A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship near Cape Verde left around 150 passengers stranded, raising concerns about infectious disease management and global health preparedness. What is…
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