Bleeding eyes virus sparks global alert: Travelers urged to take precautions amid outbreaks

Due to the spread of the Marburg, Mpox, and Oropouche viruses in 17 countries, travelers have been advised to exercise additional vigilance. Marburg, which is known as the "bleeding eyes" virus because of one of its symptoms, has killed 15 people...

Urgent travel warning for Brits visiting these 17 countries as deadly diseases detected

'Take extra precautions' when visiting these 17 countries ( Image: AFP via Getty Images) Travelling Brits have been issued a warning for a number of popular travel spots following the outbreak of three potentially deadly viruses. A total of 17...

World News | India Appoints VSDL Surendra as High Commissioner to Gabon

New Delhi [India], November 29 (ANI): Indian Foreign Service Officer VSDL Surendra has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Gabonese Republic. The announcement was made by the Ministry of External Affairs in a press release...

India appoints VSDL Surendra as High Commissioner to Gabon

Indian Foreign Service Officer VSDL Surendra has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Gabonese Republic. The announcement was made by the Ministry of External Affairs in a press release on Thursday. India and Gabon have...

Gabon’s Interim President Bans Government Officials from Holidaying Abroad

In wake of Laos backpacker deaths, questions linger in Vang Vieng

The music is still playing and the alcohol is still flowing at the bars along one of the party streets in Vang Vieng. Inside a popular venue, a voice over the speaker announces a special offer on beers, as disco lights flicker on the floor. Small...

Brits issued urgent travel warning for 17 countries as three deadly viruses spread

UK travellers are being cautioned to stay vigilant when visiting certain international destinations due to the outbreak of three potentially fatal viruses in 17 countries. Travel Health Pro, a platform established by the former Department of...

Urgent travel warning for 17 countries as three deadly viruses spread

The three diseases that Brits have been warned about include Marburg virus disease, the Clade I strain of mpox and Oropouche virus disease. Here are all the countries affected UK travellers are being cautioned to stay vigilant when visiting...

Marburg 'bleeding eyes' virus kills 15 people as urgent warning issued to travellers

A warning has been issued over the deadly Marburg 'bleeding eyes' virus - after 15 people have died following an outbreak which has affected several countries. Hundreds of people are believed to be infected in Rwanda, where 15 people have died...

Urgent travel warning over 'eye-bleeding' virus found in 17 countries

UK travellers planning trips abroad have been hit with an urgent health alert over a terrifying 'eye-bleeding' disease that's spread to more than 17 countries. Health chiefs are on high alert due to the escalating cases of the Marburg virus, a...

UK tourists warned over virus spreading in 17 countries with 88 per cent fatality rate

UK tourists have been warned over a rise in Marburg virus - with 17 countries now recording cases. UK tourists heading into the European Union for holidays, as well as vacations further afield, have been issued an alert over Marburg. The clade I...

Brits sent urgent travel warning over 'eye bleeding' disease spreading in 17 countries

Brits heading abroad have been sent an urgent travel warning over a horror 'eye bleeding' disease that has spread to more than 17 countries. Officials are spooked by rising cases of the Marburg virus which belongs to the Ebola family and is one of...

Gabonese President H.E Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema Visits Industries In Uganda

The Transitional President of the Gabonese Republic, H.E. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and the First Lady of Gabon, Mrs. Zita Oligui Nguema, on 1st August, 2024 visited and toured Fine Spinners Uganda Limited factory, located at Spring Road, Kiswa...

Beach to Beacon: Elite men’s field has no shortage of contenders

Biya Simbassa earned top-five finishes in each of the last two TD Beach to Beacon 10K races. Does he think that makes him one of the favorites to win the men’s race Saturday morning in Cape Elizabeth? Not hardly. “It’s everybody, right? You don’t...

Nigeria places 3rd in Africa for highest air ticket charges in 2024 – New Report

Passengers departing from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Benin paid some of the highest air ticket taxes and charges in Africa in 2024, placing West Africa at the top of the continent’s air travel cost rankings. Sierra Leone ranked first for regional...

Urgent warning to UK travellers about deadly 'eye-bleeding' virus that's spreading in 17 countries

Brits were today warned of a 'triple threat' of lethal viruses that have spread to more than a dozen countries worldwide. The clade I strain of mpox, Marburg and Oropouche virus have now been spotted in 17 nations between them, including one...

Catholic bishops in Gabon call referendum ‘a step toward democratic restoration’

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Catholic Bishops in Gabon have called the November 16 constitutional referendum “a step toward democratic restoration.” Voters went to the polls to vote for a new Constitution that would end the military transitional government...

Gabon: Diocesan Youth Day events inspire hope in the youth of Port-Gentil

“Joyful in hope” was the theme of the 3rd edition of the Diocesan Youth Day in the Diocese of Port-Gentil, Gabon. Christian Losambe, SJ – Vatican City. The recent Diocesan Youth Day activities in the Diocese of Port-Gentil have been described as...

World News | Year After Military Seized Power, Gabon Votes 'yes' on New Constitution

Libreville, Nov 18 (AP) Voters in Gabon overwhelmingly approved a new constitution, authorities said on Sunday, more than one year after mutinous soldiers overthrew the country's longtime president and seized power in the oil-rich Central African...

Junta-Ruled Gabon Sets Date for Presidential Election

Updated: This page has been updated to reflect the most recent information as of Jan. 23 at 5:30 p.m. GMT+1. The presidential election in Gabon has been scheduled for April 12, as the country looks to retransition to civilian rule on August 30....