Hantavirus cases steady at 13, no new deaths in month: WHO chief

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Saturday that hantavirus cases reported to the World Health Organization remain steady at 13 with no new deaths recorded in over a month, noting the agency maintains close contact with governments where patients are receiving treatment or where passengers are under quarantine.

DR Congo rules out school closures despite Ebola deaths

Health Minister Roger Kamba said the government will implement preventive measures in eastern provinces rather than shut down educational facilities, voicing concern over five student fatalities while appealing to families to avoid home treatment and seek immediate medical care for suspected cases.

Ebola facility attack in eastern Congo leaves 13 patients missing

Local residents attacked an Ebola treatment facility in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, leaving 13 suspected patients missing and unaccounted for, according to local media reports, as tensions between health workers and communities continue to escalate over restrictive burial protocols.