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DRC identifies 1,028 suspected Ebola cases

May 30, 2026

Punia [DRC], May 30: The Democratic Republic of the Congo announced Friday that it has identified 1,028 suspected cases of Ebola, rising from 906 cases reported the previous day.
DRC Minister of Health, Samuel Roger Kamba, stated that the number of laboratory-confirmed cases has reached 225.
Source: Emirates News Agency

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Star Health settles over ₹780 crore in cancer claims in H1 FY27; highlights women's treatment and financial protection needs

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 6: Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited (NSE: STARHEALTH) (BSE: 543412), one of India's leading Health Insurance companies, settled over 85,900 cancer-related claims*2 worth over ₹780 crores during H1 FY27. Nearly 30% of this has been for people aged between 51 and 60 years. Women accounted for approximately 60% of these cancer claims, with settlements for women increasing 17% Year-on-Year. These figures illustrate the scale of financial support accessed by insured women and their families during cancer treatment.

Nov 06, 2026