Ebola

Oxford University begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine

Researchers are testing the ChAdOx BDBV vaccine on 50 volunteers to address the Bundibugyo ebolavirus strain currently spreading in the DRC.

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Ebola death toll reaches 1,001 in DRC and Uganda outbreak

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has reached 1,000 fatalities, marking it as the fastest-growing epidemic on record. Efforts to contain the Bundibugyo strain are struggling against regional conflict and widespread community mistrust.

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Africa CDC urges US to lift Ebola travel restrictions on Uganda

Jean Kaseya argues that Uganda no longer warrants travel measures as the country observes a 42-day countdown toward being declared Ebola-free.

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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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UN humanitarians step up Ebola response amid growing violence in DR Congo

Humanitarian efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo are being challenged by widespread violence and displacement that complicate access to treatment.

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UN warns transport of Ebola bodies within Congo risks further virus spread

The transport of deceased Ebola patients across the Democratic Republic of Congo complicates containment efforts, as traditional rites drive transmission. Officials are now mandating that specialized teams perform burials to prevent further spread of the virus.

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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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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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Congo Ebola outbreak reaches new provinces as treatment workers strike

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has officially expanded into the Tshopo and Haut-Uele provinces. Meanwhile, ongoing labor strikes at a treatment center in Ituri are complicating the public health response.

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German hospital treats U.S. Ebola patient infected in Congo

A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been admitted to a Frankfurt hospital with the Ebola virus. The patient is in stable condition, and officials state there is no risk to the general public.

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Cut off from Kinshasa, Congo's AFC/M23 rebels built their own Ebola response

The AFC/M23 rebel group has established a parallel healthcare administration in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to manage an Ebola outbreak.

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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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Ebola outbreak spreads in Congo as health officials struggle to track cases

Health officials warn that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is likely much larger than official reports suggest due to widespread undetected community transmission.

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American doctor tests positive for Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo

Dr. Peter Stafford was evacuated to Berlin for specialized treatment following an Ebola diagnosis in the DRC. The CDC has responded by implementing new travel restrictions to prevent the spread of the virus.

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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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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is fastest growing ever with 600 deaths

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been classified as the fastest-growing instance of the virus ever recorded. Officials report the virus is outpacing containment efforts as cases reach 1,759.

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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 death toll hits 600 amid health worker protests

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 600 deaths, with containment efforts struggling due to staff strikes and poor access.

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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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Ebola outbreak spreads in DR Congo as confirmed cases surpass 800

Health officials report that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is expanding due to population movement and a lack of approved vaccines.

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DR Congo reports 1,502 confirmed Ebola cases amid outbreak expansion

Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reached 1,502, creating a public health crisis across the nation's eastern provinces. Medical authorities face significant containment hurdles as the virus spreads through areas affected by conflict.

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DR Congo begins clinical trial for potential Ebola treatments

Health authorities have launched the PARTNERS clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo to evaluate monoclonal antibodies and remdesivir. The study aims to determine the efficacy of these treatments against the rare Bundibugyo Ebola virus strain.

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Rwanda reports Marburg outbreak as Uganda confirms isolated case

Health authorities are monitoring an isolated fatal case of Marburg virus in Uganda as the region simultaneously responds to an ongoing Ebola outbreak.

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Glasgow hospital patient tests negative for Ebola virus

Health officials have confirmed that a patient isolated at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has tested negative for the Ebola virus. Public Health Scotland maintains that the risk to the general public remains low.

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DR Congo Bans Mass Gatherings in Kinshasa to Curb Ebola Outbreak

The Congolese government has implemented a ban on public assemblies in Kinshasa and three provinces to contain an Ebola outbreak. Opposition leaders are challenging the directive, characterizing the measure as a politically motivated effort to suppress planned protests.

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DR Congo Ebola cases climb to 1,274 as death toll reaches 360

The Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak in the DR Congo is intensifying as health officials face regional conflict, community mistrust, and low contact tracing.

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