Public Health

The World Health Organization has elevated the public health risk of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to 'very high' as the situation worsens.

An Air France flight headed for Detroit was diverted to Montreal after a passenger from the Congo boarded the flight, which is subject to travel restrictions due to the Ebola outbreak.

Three individuals have died following suspected exposure to an unidentified substance in New Mexico, prompting a significant response from emergency officials.

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The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency, citing potential risks to other countries.

A Canadian passenger from the cruise ship MV Hondius has tested positive for hantavirus following an outbreak on the vessel, prompting health officials to monitor other passengers.