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Bringing together global expertise, knowledge, research and teaching to help humanity adapt faster to outbreaks of disease.

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus@drtedros.who.int · 4d ago

#Kenya has reported a case of #Ebola caused by Bundibugyo virus, in a Kenyan citizen who had been living in #DRC. The patient became ill in DRC & received treatment in several hospitals, then travelled from DRC to Nairobi via Kampala. He died in Nairobi yesterday. My condolences to his loved ones.

Kenya confirms first imported Bundibugyo virus disease case; WHO supports control efforts

The Government of Kenya notified WHO of the case in line with the International Health Regulations (2005) on 6 October 2026. Kenya is the fourth country to confirm BVD.

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine@lshtm.bsky.social · last wk.

Health misinformation is a problem we can no longer ignore. In @theguardian.com, Liam Smeeth warns about those looking to "profit out of people’s understandable fears and confusion when it comes to serious health issues." Read more 👉 www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

‘Self-healing’ coach who was banned from working in Australia to speak in UK

Barbara O’Neill has previously claimed that cancer is a fungus that can be treated with bicarbonate soda

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus@drtedros.who.int · 2w ago

The #Ebola virus had a head start in the #DRC, and we are still playing catch-up. The response is growing stronger and we are seeing encouraging signs. But this epidemic is far from over. My update on the progress, challenges and what it will take to stop it ⬇️

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus@drtedros.who.int · 2w ago

Pandemic prevention, preparedness and response is not just an aspiration. It is a global public good. My one ask to world leaders at the #UNGA High-Level Meeting: get the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing annex to the Pandemic Agreement done. As soon as possible.

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WHO@who.int · 2w ago

Complacency leaves the world vulnerable. Political will is the need of the hour. Continued investment in epidemic/pandemic preparedness, stronger global cooperation, and fair access to health solutions will help make the Pandemic Agreement a reality.

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CEPI@cepi.net · 3w ago

🔉 Major new funding for CEPI announced today. Ethiopia, Norway and the UK have pledged a combined US$240 million to support CEPI’s five-year plan to transform the world’s ability to prevent and respond to future epidemic and pandemic threats. cepi.net/ethiopia-nor...

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WHO@who.int · 3w ago

We must act now to strengthen preparedness and stop outbreaks before they become epidemics or pandemics. Stay tuned for the #UNGA81 High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response.

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CMMID@cmmid-lshtm.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This @forbes.com story on the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Congo discusses how #PublicHealth research at CMMID and @lshtmcepr.bsky.social has helped us understand the origins of the outbreak Read more 🔽 www.forbes.com/sites/johndr...

The Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Congo Declared In May Probably Began In January

A field study found more than 500 Bundibugyo Ebola cases in Mongbwalu from mid-January, months before Congo declared the outbreak and earlier than any model suggested.

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WHO@who.int · 2mo ago

The Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the #DRC is intensifying, with sustained transmission, rising cases and deaths, and expanding geographic spread. This is now the largest #Ebola outbreak ever reported in the country. Full report, read here: bit.ly/4g6lLeH

Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo Disease Outbreak News, 1 Aug 2026