WHO confirms Ebola outbreak death toll tops 500 confirmed deaths

WHO tells Anadolu that thousands of patients in Gaza still await medical evacuation, with 12,913 patients—including 6,186 children—moved since October 2023 and another 101 patients evacuated Aug. 2–8.

The WHO told Anadolu Agency that thousands of patients in Gaza still await medical evacuation, reporting that 12,913 patients—including 6,186 children—and 16,000 companions have been evacuated since October 2023, with 101 patients and 164 companions evacuated between Aug. 2 and Aug. 8.

Salekhard prosecutors launch inspections of food venues after delivery service poisoning sickens 51, including minors

TASS reports that prosecutors organized inspections of food service establishments in Salekhard after people were poisoned through a delivery service, with 51 victims reported including minors.

Australia begins vaccinating captive birds against H5N1 avian flu with 1,500 vaccine vials, Agriculture Minister Julie Collins says. Confirmed cases have surged 300% since early August to 231, first detected on the mainland in June.

Australia's government on Tuesday announced it will begin vaccinating high-risk captive birds against the H5N1 avian influenza strain, acquiring an initial 1,500 vials of vaccine, Agriculture Minister Julie Collins said in Canberra. As of Monday, Australia had reported 231 confirmed H5N1 cases, with the number rising more than 300 percent since the start of August, while Environment Minister Murray Watt said wild birds will be vaccinated where possible and captive breeding programs expanded.