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Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to a 7th province
The Ebola outbreak has reached Sud-Ubangi province in Congo, marking its first appearance in a western zone with the rare Bundibugyo strain.
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Democratic Republic of Congo
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills 2,325 to become deadliest in country's history
The current epidemic is spreading faster than previous outbreaks, with fatality rates surging as weak infrastructure and community resistance delay case detection.
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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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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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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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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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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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DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills 438 as virus spreads to new provinces
A widening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 1,406 cases, spreading from Ituri province to urban hubs like Kisangani.
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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.