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The link between alcohol and breast cancer risk is strong. Here’s what to know
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WHO eyes ‘encouraging’ signs in DR Congo fight against Ebola
Ebola is still spreading in the DRC, but WHO sees signs of improvement.
Attacks on Red Cross workers in Congo are making Ebola fight ‘harder’
12 volunteers have been injured and response vehicles damaged since the May outbreak.
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Over 1000 deaths recorded in Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda: WHO
The Congo's 17th Ebola outbreak was declared on May 15 after several deaths in Ituri.
Ebola spreading in DRC ‘faster than any previous outbreak’: WHO
A treatment centre was attacked in Bunia as fighting hampers outbreak response.
DRC Ebola outbreak two to four times bigger than official scale: WHO
More than 1960 people have been infected and over 700 have died in two months.
Ebola outbreak is ‘fastest growing ever’ as 600 die
The outbreak has claimed 600 lives from 1759 confirmed cases in the DRC.
WHO urges Congo neighbours to act immediately to combat Ebola risk
The organisation's director-general said African nations were at 'great danger'.
As Ebola rages in countryside, Congo’s capital strives to carry on
New York Times: Kinshasa locals continue to pack markets and bars despite Ebola's spread.
Further African nations at risk from Ebola as outbreak claims more lives
Angola, Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Zambia alerted.
Ebola outbreak likely started months ago, spread undetected
WHO has logged almost 600 suspected cases and 139 deaths so far.
Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Afternoon Headlines | Road map for Wellington wastewater fix, and WHO's concern as Ebola spreads in the DRC | Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
'Tremendous amount of momentum': Why this Ebola outbreak will be so difficult to contain
Washington Post: Experts warn death toll is likely to rise sharply in the coming weeks.
'Catastrophic situation': Ebola raged for weeks in the Congo before anyone raised the alarm
New York Times: The known death toll stands at 105 and is climbing daily.
US screens airports and suspends visas after American tests positive with Ebola
World Health Organisation declared the Ebola outbreak an international health emergency.
Afternoon Headlines | Monday, May 18, 2026
Afternoon Headlines | Tribunal says Government is erasing its obligations, and WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC | Monday, May 18, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFP, Getty Images
Where the hantavirus confirmed patients and probable cases are by nationality
Seven living cases have been confirmed and an eighth is listed as 'probable'.
What exactly is the hantavirus outbreak and how worried should we be?
Three people have died and at least six are infected on the MV Hondius.
Kiwis on cruise with deadly hantavirus outbreak could face quarantine on return
Only one New Zealander is believed to be aboard the MV Hondius.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives off Canary Islands for evacuation
White tents have been set up on the quay at the port of Granadilla de Abona, Tenerife.
NZ passenger left virus-hit cruise ship after first death, another Kiwi still on board
The Ministry of Health said it is working with WHO to monitor the situation.
WHO warns of more hantavirus cases in ‘limited’ outbreak
WHO has confirmed five cases and three deaths linked to the MV Hondius.