White House denies blocking Ebola doctor evacuation
#Ebola #WhiteHouseThe White House denied delaying evacuation of American doctor Peter Stafford, who contracted Ebola in the DRC. Officials said Germany was chosen for treatment due to proximity, not reluctance. Stafford, infected with the Bundibugyo virus, is now receiving care in Berlin. read more
Rare Ebola Strain Spreads Without Vaccine
#Ebola #GlobalHealthA rare Ebola strain spreads in DRC and Uganda with no vaccine, causing over 600 cases. Experts warn of perfect storm due to conflict, remote areas, and cross-border spread, but say risk to high-income countries remains extremely low. read more
US doctor with Ebola barely able to walk evacuated
#Ebola #PublicHealthA US doctor with Ebola could barely walk when evacuated to Germany. He likely contracted it while operating on a patient who died. His family is monitored, as the Bundibugyo outbreak, a public health emergency, has 600 suspected cases. read more