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Bundibugyo ebolavirus
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.
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.
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.