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Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo surpasses 5,000 cases

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing one of the most severe Ebola outbreaks in its history, with government health data indicating that the cumulative number of confirmed cases has surpassed 5,000. According to the country's public health authorities, the current outbreak had reached......

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

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest recorded in the country’s history, according to the latest figures released by Congolese authorities. More than 2,300 people have died since the beginning of the health crisis, surpassing the previous record......

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo puts health system under growing pressure

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a new Ebola outbreak that is placing additional pressure on an already fragile healthcare system. The United Nations has called for stronger international support as health authorities and humanitarian partners work to contain the spread of the virus. UN......

Ebola cases surge sharply in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a significant increase in Ebola cases, with nearly 1,000 new infections reported over a 10-day period, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 3,075, including 1,354 deaths. Health authorities announced the latest figures on Sunday, reporting......

UN raises alarm over Ebola spread in displacement camps in eastern DRC

The United Nations has expressed growing concern over the spread of Ebola in displacement camps in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where crowded living conditions and limited access to essential services are complicating efforts to contain the outbreak. The UN Office for the Coordination......

United States warns Europe over Ebola travel rules escalation

Marco Rubio held a call with Ursula von der Leyen to coordinate the response between Washington and Brussels over the Ebola outbreak spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The United States urged European authorities to strengthen travel controls or face possible restrictions on......

Africa CDC leads cross border Ebola talks as cases near 600

The African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has convened high level cross border discussions as Ebola cases in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo approach 600 suspected infections, prompting a rapid scale up of regional coordination and emergency health operations. The outbreak is concentrated......

South Africa pledges $2.5 million to Africa CDC Ebola fund amid growing outbreak

South Africa has committed $2.5 million through the African Epidemic Fund to support the response to the Ebola outbreak spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention welcomed the contribution as a demonstration of continental solidarity......

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo may exceed 1,000 cases, WHO warns

An Ebola outbreak in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo may already be far larger than official figures suggest, with modelling studies indicating that total infections could exceed 1,000 cases. The assessment comes as health authorities continue to report more than 513 suspected cases......