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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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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo now deadliest in country’s history
Surpassing the 2018-2020 epidemic, the current Ebola crisis in the DRC has recorded 4,945 cases and 2,325 deaths amid a lack of approved vaccines for the circulating strain.
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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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DRC Ebola outbreak largest on record, warns WHO
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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.