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The World Health Organization declares the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a "public health emergency of international concern," a rare designation only used for the gravest epidemics. SOUNDBITE
The World Health Organization says that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo does not qualify as an international threat, despite confirmed cases also in neighbouring Uganda. SOUNDBITE
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo does not yet merit being labelled an emergency of "international concern" says the World Health Organization. SOUNDBITE
The Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicentre of an mpox outbreak, receives its first vaccines -- almost half of 200,000 doses donated by the European Union and due to arrive by the end of the week to fight its spread. IMAGES
Sixty-three confirmed and probable cases have been reported in the Ebola outbreak in Uganda, including 29 deaths, says WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.