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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo now deadliest in country’s history

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.

Health ·17 Aug 2026, 16:21 ·Lina Park 4 min read
DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills 2,325 to become deadliest in country's history

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.

Health ·17 Aug 2026, 07:06 ·Lina Park 4 min read
DRC Ebola outbreak largest on record, warns WHO

DRC Ebola outbreak largest on record, warns WHO

A lack of vaccines for the Bundibugyo strain and widespread fear of isolation have caused prenatal clinic visits to plummet as maternal deaths nearly double in Ituri province.

Health ·3 Aug 2026, 09:25 ·Lina Park 5 min read
Oxford University begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine

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.

Health ·24 Jul 2026, 21:35 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Ebola death toll reaches 1,001 in DRC and Uganda outbreak

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.

Health ·22 Jul 2026, 16:35 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Africa CDC urges US to lift Ebola travel restrictions on Uganda

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.

Health ·21 Jul 2026, 14:35 ·Lina Park 3 min read
UNICEF scales up emergency response as Ebola spreads in DR Congo camps

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.

Health ·21 Jul 2026, 09:05 ·Lina Park 4 min read
At least 930 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak

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.

News ·20 Jul 2026, 12:08 ·Mara Ionescu 3 min read
Congo Ebola response hindered by violent attacks on medical facilities

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.

Health ·19 Jul 2026, 04:35 ·Lina Park 3 min read
UN humanitarians step up Ebola response amid growing violence in DR Congo

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.

Health ·18 Jul 2026, 11:36 ·Lina Park 3 min read
UN warns transport of Ebola bodies within Congo risks further virus spread

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.

Health ·17 Jul 2026, 14:02 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Ebola patients flee DR Congo hospitals following violent attacks

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.

Health ·16 Jul 2026, 16:02 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Congo Ebola outbreak tops 2,000 cases as health workers strike

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.

Health ·15 Jul 2026, 12:32 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Congo Ebola outbreak likely four times larger than official data suggests

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.

Health ·14 Jul 2026, 16:03 ·Lina Park 3 min read
US bans citizens in Congo from flights home over Ebola outbreak concerns

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.

Health ·14 Jul 2026, 04:32 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Congo Ebola outbreak reaches new provinces as treatment workers strike

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.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 20:04 ·Lina Park 3 min read
German hospital treats U.S. Ebola patient infected in Congo

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.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 13:31 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Cut off from Kinshasa, Congo's AFC/M23 rebels built their own Ebola response

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.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 08:32 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Africa CDC, WHO chiefs to visit DRC's Ebola epicenter to accelerate response

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.

Health ·12 Jul 2026, 08:34 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Ebola outbreak spreads in Congo as health officials struggle to track cases

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.

Health ·11 Jul 2026, 12:31 ·Lina Park 3 min read