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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A Ugandan worker collects a rubber glove from the airing line during a visit by the Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at the Mulago National Referral Hospital Isolation Unit, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak.
Employees work during a visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi at the National Institute of Biomedical Research in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, July 2, 2026.

Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, Germany treats infected US citizen

Recruitment for the vaccination trial has begun, with vaccinations expected to start in the coming weeks • US citizen becomes second to be treated in German hospital • Total DRC cases rise to 1,926

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A health worker takes the temperature of a woman passing through the Kanyaruchinya checkpoint, as authorities and aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain, in the northern entry into the city of Goma, North Kivu province, the Democratic Republic

WHO: Ebola outbreak in Congo still in 'expansion phase,' transmission fulled by population movement

"It is still in the expansion phase, unfortunately. We would like to say it is stabilizing, but frankly we cannot say it yet," Dr Anne Ancia, WHO representative in the country, said.

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Medical teams with protective equipment against the Ebola virus, Congo, May 2026

Ebola alert: The Ministry of Health established an isolation tent at a cost of NIS 0.5M

A document obtained by Walla Money reveals the costs of establishing the special complex for receiving patients, which was approved under an exemption from tender.

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Scientists warn bird flu likely to spread further in Antarctica

In October, the first ever recorded case of bird flu in the Antarctic region was detected in brown skua birds.

DECEMBER 24, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Adelie penguins are seen as scientists investigate the impact of climate change on Antarctica's penguin colonies, on the eastern side of the Antarctic peninsula, Antarctica January 17, 2022.

New COVID-19 sub-variant is highly contagious, CDC warns

Winter has come again, and again a combination of the flu with respiratory diseases and a new strain of coronavirus threatens our health.

DECEMBER 20, 2023ByWALLA!
People wearing masks pass by portraits of Chinese President Xi Jinping, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Shanghai, China, August 31, 2022

Bird flu outbreak reported in central Israel

Last week, two outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza were reported in Israel.

DECEMBER 6, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
View of Shluhot, on November 23, 2022, following an outbreak of the Avian influenza.

Bird flu found at turkey coop in central Israel

The outbreak is the second reported in the past month and the fifth reported in Israel this season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Workers in protective gear seen in Moshav Givat Yoav, in northern Israel, December 29, 2021, following an outbreak of avian influenza

Swine flu makes post-pandemic return as UK detects human infection

It was reported that the person experienced respiratory symptoms and a mild illness, and has now fully recovered.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Swine flu illustrative

New variant of bird flu spotted in Netherlands

A new case of H5N1 avian influenza was recently found in the central Israeli city of Yehud • "Within living memory, no avian influenza has affected wild birds in the same capacity"

NOVEMBER 19, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
A sign at the edge of an exclusion zone warns of the closure of a footpath after an outbreak of bird flu in the village of Upham in southern England, February 3, 2015.

More measles cases diagnosed in Tel Aviv

If symptoms of fever and headache appear followed a few days later by a rash, you should contact your doctor.

OCTOBER 26, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Measles virus cells concept as microscopic infectious disease inside a human body (illustration)

Penguins at risk? Bird flu hits Antarctic region for first time

Scientists have expressed concerns that the outbreak could spread to Antarctica and devastate penguin and seal populations.

OCTOBER 24, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Two Brown Skuas and a wary Gentoo Penguin at Godthul, South Georgia, British Overseas Territories, UK.

Israel to target mosquitoes in effort to prevent Dengue fever

After an Israeli citizen contracted Dengue fever during a trip abroad, Israel is preparing to eliminate populations of the mosquito responsible for the disease.

OCTOBER 4, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, beginning its blood-meal

Israeli infected with Dengue fever after trip abroad

The Dengue virus is spread through the bite of female Asian tiger mosquitos. The virus does not spread directly between humans.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, beginning its blood-meal