Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ben Affleck and Jamie Ding win $1 million for Eastern Congo Initiative

The duo overcame a high-stakes gamble on a White House turkey pardon question to secure the jackpot. The funds will support community-based organizations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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UNICEF scales up emergency response as Ebola spreads in DR Congo camps

Overcrowding in displacement camps in Ituri has increased Ebola transmission risks, while maternal mortality rates have doubled amid a collapse in healthcare.

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At least 930 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak

The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 930 fatalities, marking the fastest-growing outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain on record. Conflict and security concerns continue to hinder containment efforts across five provinces.

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Congo Ebola response hindered by violent attacks on medical facilities

Escalating violence against health workers and medical facilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is threatening efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak. The response is further strained by community mistrust, staff strikes, and regional instability.

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Ebola patients flee DR Congo hospitals following violent attacks

Violent disruptions at medical centers in northeastern DR Congo have forced patients to flee, hampering containment efforts for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.

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Congo Ebola outbreak tops 2,000 cases as health workers strike

Frontline health workers in Ituri province have launched strikes over unpaid wages as the Ebola death toll rises and transmission chains remain unidentified.

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WHO launches clinical trial of antiviral to prevent Bundibugyo Ebola strain

Health officials have launched clinical trials to evaluate treatments and preventive drugs for the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus. The studies target both active infections and post-exposure prophylaxis to combat the ongoing outbreak.

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Congo Ebola outbreak likely four times larger than official data suggests

Experts warn that the true scale of the DRC's Ebola crisis is likely hidden, as most new cases in Bunia appear outside of established contact lists.

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US bans citizens in Congo from flights home over Ebola outbreak concerns

The US administration has enacted a temporary ban on direct commercial flights from the DRC and mandated centralized health screening for travelers.

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Africa CDC, WHO chiefs to visit DRC's Ebola epicenter to accelerate response

The heads of Africa CDC and the WHO are conducting a joint mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to coordinate efforts against a spreading Ebola outbreak.

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Congo Ebola outbreak likely much larger due to undetected transmission

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is expanding rapidly, with health experts reporting significant undetected community transmission.

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DRC Ebola response hit by arson attacks

Arson attacks and mistrust of health protocols are hindering Ebola containment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The WHO has raised the risk level to very high.

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DR Congo: Ebola continues to spread, death toll passes 500

As the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak spreads in the DRC, health authorities and humanitarian agencies are working to provide care amid regional conflict.

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WHO adds first diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus to emergency list

The World Health Organization has granted Emergency Use Listing to the first molecular diagnostic test for the Bundibugyo virus. This tool aims to assist health authorities in rapidly confirming infections during the ongoing outbreak.

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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo surpasses 1,000 confirmed cases

The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases, complicating medical response as health officials struggle with a lack of specific vaccines for the rare Bundibugyo strain.

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Ebola outbreak cases rise to 534 in DR Congo and Uganda

Public health authorities report that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has not yet reached its peak as cases continue to rise. The response faces significant obstacles, including funding shortages, security concerns, and documented cases in Uganda.

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CDC elevates Ebola outbreak response to highest level

The CDC is mobilizing resources to contain the Bundibugyo Ebola virus following an increase in confirmed cases and deaths in the region. The agency is deploying additional staff and testing supplies to support local health efforts and address challenges in contact tracing.

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