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Featured image titled The Outbreak That Wouldn’t Die: Ebola, showing an Ebola virus graphic, survivor silhouette, world map, and statistics on 531 days of virus detection and 91 relapse-linked cases.
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The Outbreak That Wouldn’t Die: Ebola

Epidemiologists have found that recent Ebola outbreaks may be linked to the virus re-emerging from human survivors rather than from wildlife. The virus can persist in immune-protected sites, notably semen, for months. A significant percentage of survivors experience long-term health effects, necessitating continued surveillance and testing for ongoing transmission risks.

Featured image showing the history of measles from ancient times to vaccine development, including a measles virus illustration, vaccine vial and syringe, and key statistics: 30 million annual cases and 2 million deaths before vaccination, 60 million lives saved through vaccination, and a decline in deaths from 780,000 in 2000 to 95,000 in 2024.
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History of Measles: Major Outbreaks, Vaccine Development, and Global Impact

The measles virus, believed to have evolved from rinderpest, has a rich historical context with significant developments in understanding and vaccination. Despite vaccination efforts dramatically reducing mortality, recent outbreaks in regions like Bangladesh illustrate the importance of maintaining high vaccination coverage. Measles remains a serious threat, highlighting past lessons and current challenges.

Landscape featured image about the 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda showing the Bundibugyo Ebola strain, outbreak map, WHO public health emergency declaration, suspected cases, deaths, medical response teams, and cross-border surveillance efforts.
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History of Ebola: Discovery, Outbreaks and Timeline

A new Ebola outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain has emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, prompting the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency. With rising suspected cases, deaths, and concerns over cross-border transmission, health authorities are intensifying surveillance, testing, and containment efforts across the region.

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