Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

A U.S. citizen working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo tested positive for the Bundibugyo virus, a type of Ebola, marking the second U.S. case amid the region's ongoing outbreak. The CDC is collaborating with local and U.S. authorities to prevent transmission, while the outbreak has recorded 1,830 confirmed cases and 648 deaths in Congo, with no approved vaccine or treatment available.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the fastest-growing ever recorded, with 600 confirmed deaths out of 1,759 cases. The Bundibugyo species, which has no approved vaccine or treatment, is spreading rapidly amid insecurity and a fragile health system. The WHO reports a 34% case fatality rate and is seeking $115 million to strengthen response efforts.

Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Congo have surpassed 1,000 with 254 deaths, driven by the Bundibugyo virus, which lacks vaccines or treatments. Contact tracing remains a major challenge at 55% coverage, while violence from rebel groups in Ituri province complicates response efforts and displaces communities.

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo's Ituri province have reached 1,003 with 254 deaths, driven by the Bundibugyo virus, which lacks vaccines or treatment. Contact tracing is only 55% complete, with over 35,000 contacts to trace, while violence from Islamic State-backed rebels complicates response efforts.

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo's Ituri province have reached 1,003 with 254 deaths, driven by the Bundibugyo virus, which lacks vaccines or treatments. Contact tracing remains challenging at 55% coverage, while ongoing violence from rebel groups complicates response efforts and forces displacement.

Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Congo's Ituri province have reached 1,003 with 254 deaths, driven by the Bundibugyo virus, which has no vaccines or treatment. Contact tracing remains a major challenge at 55% coverage, while ongoing violence from the Islamic State-backed Allied Democratic Force complicates response efforts and displaces populations.

Congo reports a record one-day increase of 72 new Ebola cases, bringing the total to 782 confirmed cases and 181 deaths. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus with no approved vaccine, is concentrated in Ituri province and has spread to Uganda. Challenges include weak contact tracing (56% coverage), insecurity, and funding gaps.

An outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, with 134 confirmed cases and 17 deaths in Congo and nine cases and one death in Uganda, has been declared a public health emergency by the WHO. The outbreak is exacerbated by conflict in eastern Congo, lack of approved treatments or vaccines, and challenges in gaining community trust and securing resources.

A new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province has resulted in 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases, with health officials warning of a potential cross-border spread to neighboring countries such as Uganda and South Sudan. The World Health Organization is providing emergency funding and support to contain the outbreak. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the strain involved in the outbreak.

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo, resulting in at least 65 deaths. The outbreak is a deadly development in the region. CBS News provided analysis of the situation.