ALIMA
Coverage of ALIMA in the Nexus archive.
- Monitoring increases after France reports first diagnosed Ebola case
France reports its first diagnosed Ebola case, prompting increased monitoring. Medical staff in protective gear are working at an Ebola treatment center in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, operated by the NGO Alima.
- France detects first Ebola case outside Africa in current outbreak
France confirmed its first Ebola case outside Africa in a doctor returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The patient, who traveled on an Air France flight, is in stable condition with low viral load, and health authorities state the transmission risk remains low.
- 'On the ground, it's a disaster': In Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ebola epidemic spirals out of control
The Ebola epidemic in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, is worsening. A woman infected with the virus is being treated at an NGO-run center in Rwampara.
- Residents burn an Ebola center in Congo as fear and anger grow over the outbreak
Residents in Bunia, Congo set fire to an Ebola treatment center after being prevented from retrieving a deceased man's body for burial, reflecting tensions between disease control measures and local funeral customs. The outbreak has caused fear and anger in the region, with authorities struggling to contain the virus while enforcing strict body disposal protocols. The incident highlights the challenges faced by health workers and aid agencies attempting to stem a public health emergency.