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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Bundibugyo species of Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus indicated the outbreak likely began a couple of months ago, with the first known case being a nurse who died in Bunia on 24 April. Current figures show 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths, with 51 confirmed cases in the DRC (primarily in Ituri and North Kivu provinces) and two in Uganda (patients who had travelled from the DRC). This marks the 17th Ebola outbreak in the DRC and the first for the Bundibugyo species in over a decade. While the WHO assesses the global risk as low, the national and regional risks are high. Complicating containment efforts is ongoing conflict in eastern DRC. There is no approved vaccine or specific treatment for the Bundibugyo species, though experimental vaccines and cross-protection from Zaire species vaccines are being considered.

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Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has been ruled out of Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals due to left knee stiffness. Coach Joe Mazzulla confirmed the decision shortly before tip-off following a medical assessment, noting Tatum reported discomfort behind his knee. This marks the 23rd meeting between the two franchises in a playoff series, a historic rivalry where Boston has won six consecutive series against Philadelphia since 1982. Tatum's absence comes one year after he suffered a torn Achilles in his right leg.

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern: timeline

24 April: First known case, a nurse, develops symptoms and dies in Bunia, Ituri province, DRC. [Date not specified in source]: Body of the first case is repatriated to Mongwalu, a gold-mining town where the majority of cases have been reported. [Date not specified in source]: WHO

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern: key people and institutions

Key entities: World Health Organization, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Ituri province, North Kivu province, Kampala, Bunia.

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Bundibugyo species of Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus indicated the outbreak likely

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Jayson Tatum Listed Questionable for Game 7 vs 76ers: timeline

2023-05-03: Tatum exits Game 6 with 4:03 remaining in the third quarter, citing left knee soreness; he does not re-enter the game. 2023-05-03: Approximately six hours before Game 7 tip-off, Tatum is listed as questionable despite previous reports of him being healthy. 2023-05-03:

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