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Health · AfricaEbola outbreak could reach UK, Africa CDC chief warns
An Ebola outbreak in Africa has surpassed 10,000 cases and 4,900 deaths, prompting warnings from the Africa CDC director general that the virus could spread globally. Health ministers agreed to keep borders open while strengthening coordination.
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Health · AfricaUN General Assembly meeting on pandemic preparedness led by Khalilur Rahman
Six years after COVID‑19 began, the UN General Assembly convened a high‑level meeting on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. WHO Director‑General Tedros warned the world was not ready, and the organisation presented ten initiatives, including a Pandemic Fund and a Berlin hub.
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