November 8, 2026

Health

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Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 confirmed cases

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s second‑largest Ebola outbreak this century has crossed the 10,000‑case threshold, claiming more than 3,700 lives. Accelerated by rugged terrain, migration, and cultural practices, the virus is spreading faster than health systems can respond. WHO, the Congolese Ministry of Health, and global donors are scaling up treatment centers, deploying mobile labs, and rolling out a massive ring‑vaccination campaign, while the economic fallout threatens the nation’s growth.

Malaysia calls for tighter regulation of private insurers to protect public health.

At the recent Kuala Selangor State Programme seminar, health economists, policymakers, and clinicians highlighted how the surge of private insurers is creating a two‑tiered system in Malaysia, inflating out‑of‑pocket costs and draining public‑hospital resources. Speakers urged tighter regulatory oversight, transparent pricing and a larger share of GDP for public health to preserve universal coverage and protect vulnerable patients.