WHO demands answers from Russia on plague
The World Health Organization is demanding answers from Russia amid reports of a second suspected case of plague. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
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Russia downplays plague fears
The World Health Organization is asking Russia to release more information after a 28-year-old plague lab researcher died. Russia said the woman died of pneumonia of unknown origin and denied any further infectious disease cases. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry reports.
Rubio calls on Russia to be more open about plague lab worker's death
The World Health Organization says public risks are low after a plague center worker's death, but Marco Rubio says Moscow should "share more information with the world."
Global health chief warns about Ebola
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, is warning that the Ebola outbreak in Congo could be the deadliest ever. CBS News' Ramy Inoncencio reports.
Congo Ebola death toll tops 2,000 in fastest spreading outbreak on record
At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak that is the fastest-spreading on record, according to the latest government data.
New disease threats follow Trump administration's health program cuts
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo: "We are missing cases"
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
In Congo, doctors face Ebola with little protection: "We live with fear"
Travel bans and conflict have disrupted supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving health workers without Ebola tests and protective gear needed to contain the outbreak.
WHO chief: Americans should not worry about Ebola
Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization, said when asked about the risk of Ebola, "I don't think Americans should really worry about this." CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Medical experts react to Ebola response
CBS News' Ramy Inocencio spoke to Tedros Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, about the response to a deadly Ebola outbreak in Africa, expressing concern about the current measures.
5 Ebola patients in Africa recover, W.H.O. says
Confirmed Ebola cases continue to rise in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but the World Health Organization confirms five infected patients have recovered. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, an infectious disease specialist who spent time in Guinea as an Ebola aid worker during the West African epidemic, joins to discuss.
1 of 2 possible Ebola patients in Brazil tests negative amid Congo outbreak
The WHO said these five cases exemplify that recovery from the illness is possible, even without approved treatments or vaccines.
WHO chief visits Congo as Ebola cases spread faster than response
The health organization said latest official figures showed 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths.
WHO chief lands in Congo amid Ebola outbreak
World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Congo as health officials continue to battle a severe Ebola outbreak and misinformation.
What's different about this Ebola outbreak?
The World Health Organization said there are approximately 906 suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and they are investigating 223 suspected deaths. Dr. Tom Frieden, president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, joins CBS News to discuss.
3 Ebola treatment centers in Congo attacked
In the last few days, three Ebola treatment centers in the Congo have been attacked. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, an infectious disease specialist who spent time in Guinea as an aid worker during the West African Ebola epidemic, joins with the latest on the outbreak.
Ebola death toll climbs in Congo as new infections confirmed in Uganda
The WHO chief says there have been 220 suspected deaths in the ongoing Ebola outbreak as Ugandan health authorities report two new Ebola infections.
Ebola "spreading rapidly" in Congo with national risk "very high"
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
U.S. imposes new travel restrictions over Ebola
The U.S. is now refusing entry to any passenger without an American passport who has been to the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the past three weeks. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, an infectious disease specialist who treated patients during the West African Ebola epidemic, joins to discuss the latest on the outbreak.
WHO says Ebola risks high for region, but not a "pandemic emergency"
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine or treatment
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
Concern over deadly Ebola outbreak
An American doctor tested positive for Ebola on Sunday while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo. On Tuesday, the World Health Organization will hold an emergency meeting as the outbreak grows and more than 130 people have died. Holly Williams reports.
Emergency meeting set on Ebola outbreak
An Ebola virus outbreak in Congo and Uganda has claimed dozens of lives, according to officials, as concerns grow about the strain spreading. Admire Nyathi, a coordinator for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, joins CBS News with more.
U.S. doctor in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American doctor working in the Congo amid an Ebola outbreak has tested positive for the virus. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.
WHO: Ebola outbreak a global health emergency
Outbreaks of the deadly Ebola virus in two African countries have prompted the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
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