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Ebola cases expected to soar by December
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Ebola is "running faster than us and it is winning the race," warns the head of the UN mission to tackle the epidemic.

Death rates now thought to be as high as 70 per cent

The number of ebola cases is expected to soar by the end of the year, with up to 10,000 new cases reported every week. This is according to a prediction by Bruce Aylward, assistant director-general at the World Health Organisation (WHO).

According to the latest figures, there have now been more than 8,900 ebola cases and nearly 4,500 deaths. Fatality rates are now believed to be 70 per cent, rather than 50 per cent as previously estimated.

Anthony Banbury, who is head of the United Nations mission to stop the deadly epidemic that is causing devastation in West Africa, said ebola is "running faster than us and it is winning the race".

Speaking from Ghana via video link to the UN Security Council, Mr Banbury said: "We either stop ebola now or we face an entirely unprecedented situation for which we do not have a plan".

According to WHO recommendations, ebola must be brought under control within 60 days, starting from October 1. This means ensuring 70 per cent of infected people are in hospital and 70 per cent of burials are carried out without further spread of the virus.

"We must defeat ebola and we must do it fast," Mr Banbury concluded.

 

 

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk