Mystery Disease Outbreak in Congo: Samples Test Negative for Ebola and MarburgÂ
Health officials are investigating a new outbreak of a mystery disease in the town of Bomate, Congo, where cases emerged on Feb. 9. Samples...
Concerns Grow Over Pope Francis’ Health as Vatican Monitors ‘Complex Clinical Picture’
Pope Francis remains hospitalized with a "complex clinical picture" due to a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection, the Vatican confirmed Monday, as concerns mount over...
Ebola Cases in Uganda Rise to 9 as 265 People Remain Under Quarantine
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda has risen to nine, while 265 people remain under quarantine as health officials work to contain...
Tanzania Confirms Marburg Virus Case in Remote Northern Region
Tanzanian authorities confirmed Monday that one sample from the Kagera region tested positive for Marburg virus, a highly contagious disease with a fatality rate...
Zimbabwe Leads Global Alcohol Consumption Rankings by Wide Margin
Zimbabwe has topped the global rankings for alcohol consumption per capita, consuming an average of 62.8 liters annually—nearly four times the global average of...
