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Ebola in the DRC: Death Toll Exceeds 3,600 in High-Risk Outbreak

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease, with over 3,600 reported deaths and 7,475 cases of infection. The Ituri province accounts for a significant portion of the infections, while the lack of approved vaccines and treatments for the currently circulating......

DRC: Ebola outbreak claims nearly 3,400 lives and spreads to a new province

The Ebola outbreak continues to progress in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to the latest report from health authorities, 3,398 people have died out of 7,022 confirmed cases, while the disease has now spread to a seventh province. The health situation remains concerning in the Democratic......

Ebola virus spreads to seventh province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Ebola virus has reached a seventh province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), raising concerns over the geographic expansion of the latest outbreak. Health authorities confirmed that a man who had travelled extensively across the country tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of the......

Democratic Republic of Congo: Félix Tshisekedi Launches National Dialogue Without Rebels

In response to rising political tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi has announced a broad national consultation aimed at easing the climate in the country. The process is set to involve political parties, civil society, and various segments of the population, but armed groups......

Pope Leo XIV calls for stronger international response to Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

Pope Leo XIV has urged the international community to step up its support for the Democratic Republic of Congo as a new Ebola outbreak continues to cause deaths and put additional pressure on an already fragile healthcare system. Speaking after the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square, the pope......

WHO warns Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is outpacing containment efforts

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, raising concerns that the virus could spread beyond the country's borders. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said during an emergency......

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......

WHO aims to contain Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo within three months

The World Health Organization (WHO) is aiming to bring the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo under control within three months, provided that sufficient resources are made available to support containment efforts. WHO coordinator Thierno Balde said during a briefing in Geneva......

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......