Stories tagged “Ebola.”
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A Kenyan businessman infected with Ebola traveled undetected across the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and Kenya before being diagnosed in Nairobi, where he subsequently died. This incident highlights significant failures in biosecurity and disease surveillance acr…
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 4,000 people, making it the country's worst epidemic, as the government faces significant challenges in containment.
Congo launches Ebola vaccination campaign for frontline workers
Congo has launched an Ebola vaccination campaign for frontline healthcare workers in Bunia, Ituri province, targeting the current outbreak which is the deadliest in the country's history.
Ebola in DRC: Four Months into Epidemic, Peak Not Yet Reached, Says Africa CDC
Four months after the Ebola epidemic began in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa CDC reports that the peak has not yet been reached, contradicting earlier claims by Congolese authorities. The health agency notes that while some health zones show progress, new contam…
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Outbreak Slows in Parts of DR Congo but Crisis Remains Severe
Ebola infections are slowing in some areas of eastern DR Congo, but cases are rapidly increasing in North Kivu, leading the WHO to caution against declaring the epidemic has peaked.
Ebola burial team in DRC works under threats as virus continues to spread
Ebola continues its rapid spread in eastern DR Congo, with the death toll surpassing 3,000, as burial teams face threats and rejection while performing their dangerous work.
DR Congo: Ebola burial teams race against time
Ebola burial teams in eastern DR Congo are battling the spread of the virus, facing dangerous missions complicated by community distrust and ongoing rebel conflict.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has started vaccinating people against Ebola, prioritizing health workers and other front-line workers. The vaccine is licensed for another strain, and its effectiveness against the Bundibugyo strain is not determined.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached 5,515 confirmed cases of infection and killed 2,642 people, with 51 new cases detected in Ituri and North Kivu provinces.
Congo-Kinshasa: The Deadly Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Can Be Stopped
The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling its 17th and second-largest Ebola outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, with over 5,290 cases and 2,516 deaths reported. The outbreak's rapid spread is exacerbated by armed conflict, necessitating urgent community involveme…
The deadliest Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo can be stopped by involving communities, scaling up the response, and providing safety and protective equipment for health workers.
Ebola in DRC: Heavy Toll After One Hundred Days of an Uncontrolled Epidemic
One hundred days after its official declaration, the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains uncontrolled, having claimed 2,557 lives out of 5,375 confirmed cases, making it the country's deadliest outbreak.
DR Congo receives Ebola vaccines in face of 'exponential' outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo has received over 16,000 doses of an Ebola vaccine to combat an outbreak that has already killed more than 2,500 people, with the WHO warning it could surpass the deadliest on record.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has received more than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine as the country faces its deadliest-ever Ebola outbreak. The vaccine is approved against the Zaire strain of the virus, but the Bundibugyo strain currently circulating in the cou…
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has surged, with over 2,500 deaths and 5,000 cases recorded. The virus is spreading three times faster than the 2014-2016 West African epidemic. The Bwindibugyo strain currently lacks approved vaccines or treatment.
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo 'growing exponentially,' UN warns
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is growing "exponentially," with over 2,500 deaths recorded, half of which occurred in the last 20 days, according to a UN official.
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 5,000 cases, with 2,378 deaths, as responders warn it is spreading at an unprecedented speed outpacing efforts to slow it in one of the country's remotest regions.
DRC: Already Short of Ambulances, Ebola Response Weakened by Violence
The UN is concerned about escalating violence against Ebola response teams in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is exacerbating existing challenges like insufficient essential resources. The epidemic has already claimed over 2,300 lives.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing its deadliest Ebola outbreak, with over 4,900 confirmed cases and more than 2,300 deaths. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus disease, a rare form of Ebola, and is complicated by armed conflict, population mo…
South Sudan steps up Ebola preparedness along porous DRC border
South Sudan is intensifying Ebola preparedness and surveillance efforts along its porous border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, with UN officials and local authorities stressing coordination to prevent an outbreak.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing its deadliest Ebola outbreak, with over 2,300 reported deaths and nearly 5,000 confirmed cases since May.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed 2,325 people, surpassing the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country's recorded history.
The UN has announced a global appeal to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the virus is killing one person every 30 minutes. The outbreak has already claimed over 2,100 lives and infected more than 4,500 people since its emergence in May.
WHO recommends a clinical trial of Ebola vaccine against Bundibugyo virus
The World Health Organisation has recommended a clinical trial for the Ervebo Ebola vaccine against the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, following preliminary animal study data suggesting cross-protection.
Ebola Bundibugyo: DRC prepares to expand use of Ervebo vaccine
The Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to expand the use of the Ervebo vaccine, typically for Ebola Zaire, to combat the spreading Bundibugyo strain. This strategic shift, supported by Africa CDC and WHO, aims to leverage potential cross-protection while new trials…
Front Page: Fwamba Announces End to VAT Fraud, Shadary and Minaku Handed Over to Military Justice
The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with an Ebola outbreak, political arrests of former President Kabila's allies, and a new crackdown on VAT fraud. Authorities are auditing Ebola funds while the virus spreads, two prominent opposition figures face military just…
DRC's largest Ebola outbreak on record: Active conflict and armed groups hamper the response
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing its largest Ebola outbreak on record, with the response hindered by delayed diagnosis, the complexity of distinguishing the Bundibugyo strain from other common illnesses, and the operational challenges of working in an …
A boat carrying 255 passengers on the Congo River has been quarantined near Kinshasa for Ebola and cholera screening after five deaths, including a passenger who disembarked earlier and died in hospital. Authorities are taking precautionary measures to prevent the spread …
DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak outpaces response as health workers strike over pay
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than response efforts, exacerbated by health worker strikes over pay and ongoing rebel conflict in the eastern Ituri province.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the Ebola outbreak in Congo is spreading faster than the response efforts. The outbreak has accounted for 3,874 confirmed cases, including 1,751 deaths, as of Monday. The WHO chief has urged the authorities to quickly …