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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
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
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
ECDC reports rise in drug-resistant gonorrhoea across Europe

ECDC reports rise in drug-resistant gonorrhoea across Europe

Health authorities are tracking a rise in locally acquired, antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea cases across the European Union. New data highlights the declining effectiveness of standard ceftriaxone treatments.

Health ·17 Jul 2026, 20:31 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented, delayed: WHO

Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented, delayed: WHO

Updated WHO guidelines shift the perception of dementia from an inevitable consequence of aging to a manageable public health priority.

Health ·17 Jul 2026, 19:41 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented or delayed — WHO

Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented or delayed — WHO

The World Health Organization has updated its international guidelines, identifying 14 modifiable risk factors that influence the development of dementia. These findings provide a framework for public health policy and individual cognitive health management.

Health ·17 Jul 2026, 10:02 ·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
Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented or delayed: WHO

Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented or delayed: WHO

The World Health Organization has released updated guidelines identifying modifiable health and lifestyle factors that can prevent or delay dementia. Researchers are also exploring new diagnostic blood tests and experimental drug therapies to address cognitive decline.

Health ·15 Jul 2026, 18:33 ·Lina Park 4 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
WHO launches clinical trial of antiviral to prevent Bundibugyo Ebola strain

WHO launches clinical trial of antiviral to prevent Bundibugyo Ebola strain

Health officials have launched clinical trials to evaluate treatments and preventive drugs for the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus. The studies target both active infections and post-exposure prophylaxis to combat the ongoing outbreak.

Health ·15 Jul 2026, 01:04 ·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
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
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
Congo Ebola outbreak likely much larger due to undetected transmission

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.

Health ·10 Jul 2026, 15:01 ·Lina Park 3 min read
DRC Ebola response hit by arson attacks

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.

Health ·9 Jul 2026, 08:05 ·Lina Park 3 min read
DR Congo Ebola death toll hits 600 amid health worker protests

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.

Health ·9 Jul 2026, 05:31 ·Lina Park 4 min read
Cancer cases expected to soar worldwide, WHO report finds

Cancer cases expected to soar worldwide, WHO report finds

A new report from the World Health Organization and the IARC warns that annual cancer cases are expected to reach nearly 35 million by 2050. The findings highlight significant global disparities in access to care and survival rates, alongside urgent calls for improved prevention strategies.

Health ·9 Jul 2026, 02:32 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Ebola outbreak spreads in DR Congo as confirmed cases surpass 800

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.

Health ·7 Jul 2026, 22:03 ·Lina Park 3 min read