BUNIA
Coverage of BUNIA in the Nexus archive.
- Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed nearly 1,000 people
Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed 999 people with 2,473 cases recorded, driven by the Bundibugyo virus with no approved vaccines. Conflict, community resistance to safe burials, and attacks on health workers are complicating containment efforts, while the World Health Organization warns the true scale could be two to four times larger than reported.
- Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed nearly 1,000 people
Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed 999 people with 2,473 cases recorded as of Monday, driven by the Bundibugyo virus with no approved vaccines. Conflict, community resistance, and limited access are complicating containment efforts, while WHO estimates the true scale is 2-4 times higher than documented cases.
- Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed nearly 1,000 people
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed 999 people as of Monday, with 2,473 cases recorded and 737 patients in isolation. The outbreak is described as the fastest in history, with complications arising from health worker strikes.
- Congo says nearly 1,000 people have died from Ebola out of 2,473 cases in ongoing outbreak
Congo reports nearly 1,000 deaths from Ebola out of 2,473 cases in an ongoing outbreak. The update comes from BUNIA, Congo, as reported by AP.
- Safety fears limit Ebola response in Congo, with more than 12 attacks recorded
At least 12 attacks on health facilities and workers have hindered Congo's Ebola response in Ituri province, where 90% of cases are concentrated. The outbreak, declared the fastest-growing on record, has caused 2,181 cases and 864 deaths, with strikes by unpaid workers and protests complicating efforts.
- Safety fears limit Ebola response in Congo, with more than 12 attacks recorded
Safety fears and over a dozen attacks on health facilities and workers are hampering the Ebola response in Congo's Ituri province, where 2,181 cases and 864 deaths have been recorded. Unpaid salaries have caused strikes, and mobs have targeted treatment centers and burial teams, complicating efforts to contain the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record.
- Safety fears limit Ebola response in Congo, with more than 12 attacks recorded, officials say
Safety concerns are hindering the Ebola response in Congo, with over 12 attacks recorded against efforts, according to officials. The situation is reported from BUNIA, Congo.
- US says its citizens in DRC must spend 21 days elsewhere before return to prevent Ebola spread
The US has mandated that its citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo spend 21 days in another location before returning to prevent the spread of Ebola. The article describes a health worker in protective gear assisting displaced people at a camp in Bunia, where suspected Ebola victims are being buried.
- Majority of new Ebola cases in eastern Congo are from unknown chains, as outbreak outpaces response
The World Health Organization reports that 80% of new Ebola cases in eastern Congo are from unknown transmission chains, outpacing the response despite increased efforts. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, has infected 1,926 people with 702 deaths in three provinces, and cases have also been confirmed in Uganda. Challenges include funding gaps, attacks on health centers, community mistrust, and recent strikes by healthcare workers over unpaid salaries.
- Congo’s Ebola crisis deepens with most new cases unlinked to known contacts
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo continues to outpace response efforts, with 80% of new cases unlinked to known transmission chains and many deaths occurring without health facility care. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has infected 1,926 people and killed 702 in three provinces, with cases also reported in Uganda. Challenges include funding gaps, attacks on health centers, conflict, and community mistrust.
- Some Health Workers in Congo's Ebola Outbreak Go on Strike as Deaths Near 600
Healthcare workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak have gone on strike to protest delayed payments, threatening efforts to control the outbreak as deaths approach 600.
- Some health workers in Congo’s Ebola outbreak go on strike over pay issues as deaths near 600
Healthcare workers in Congo's Ituri province have begun striking over delayed wages and bonuses, threatening efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak that has caused 580 deaths. Front-line workers report limited protective gear and unfair treatment, while the World Health Organization notes the virus is spreading due to population movements and insecurity.
- Residents in eastern Congo cling to hope as a new Ebola treatment trial begins
Residents in eastern Congo's Ebola outbreak epicenter are hopeful as a clinical trial begins testing two experimental treatments, remdesivir and MBP134, to combat the Bundibugyo virus. The trial, led by the World Health Organization and international partners, aims to improve survival rates among infected patients and could expand to include high-risk groups.
- On the front line of Congo’s Ebola outbreak
Al Jazeera reporter Catherine Wambua-Soi is covering the Ebola response in Bunia, a front-line location of the outbreak in Congo. The article highlights the situation on the ground during the health crisis.
- Dozens of deaths at Congo camp suggest Ebola could be spreading fast
At least 30 people have died since May in Kigonze camp for displaced civilians in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with some confirmed as Ebola cases. Resistance to testing and limited sanitation measures raise concerns about the disease spreading undetected among displaced populations.
- At least 30 deaths at DR Congo camp show Ebola could be spreading fast
At least 30 people have died since May in Kigonze camp for displaced civilians in northeastern Congo, with some confirmed Ebola cases indicating the disease may be spreading rapidly. The camp in Bunia, the Ebola outbreak epicenter, faced initial refusal of testing by patients and relatives.
- Mourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim in the Congo outbreak’s 3rd orphanage death
A 6-month-old orphan, Vanisa Anifa, died of Ebola in eastern Congo, marking the third death at an orphanage during the outbreak. The Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved vaccine or treatment, has caused 933 confirmed cases and 245 deaths, with challenges in safe burials and healthcare worker protections complicating containment efforts.
- '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.
- Congo-Kinshasa: In DRC Displacement Camp, Ebola Warnings Meet Dry Taps, Crowded Shelters
In the Kigonze displacement camp in Bunia, Ituri Province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), residents face challenges including Ebola warnings, water shortages, and crowded shelters. The lack of basic resources like water exacerbates the daily struggle against the disease.
- Congo-Kinshasa: 'We're Sitting On a Volcano' Warns EU Commissioner After Visit to Ebola-Hit DRC
The European Union has pledged €170m to address the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as warned by Commissioner Hadja Lahbib during her visit to the affected region. The outbreak continues to spread across DRC and the Great Lakes region, prompting urgent health and humanitarian efforts.
- Congo’s Ebola outbreak rises to 100 deaths out of 550 cases after a month
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has resulted in 101 deaths out of 550 confirmed cases in less than a month. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus with no approved vaccine or treatment, faces challenges from attacks on health workers, local skepticism, and armed conflict.
- Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to 100 deaths out of 550 cases after a month
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has resulted in 101 deaths out of 550 confirmed cases within a month. Challenges include attacks on health workers, local skepticism, armed conflict, and the lack of an approved vaccine or treatment for the Bundibugyo virus causing the outbreak.
- Celebrating a wedding amid the Ebola outbreak: No kisses or close contact, but love lives here
A couple in Congo's Bunia celebrated their wedding amid an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, adhering to social distancing measures with limited guests and no physical contact. The outbreak has resulted in 515 confirmed cases and 91 deaths, prompting restrictions on public gatherings and hygiene practices.
- Celebrating a wedding amid the Ebola outbreak: No kisses or close contact, but love lives here
A couple in Congo's Ituri Province held a socially distanced wedding amid an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, with restrictions limiting guests and physical contact. Local authorities enforce measures to curb the disease, which has infected over 500 people and killed 91.
- Celebrating a wedding amid the Ebola outbreak: No kisses or close contact, but love lives here
A couple in Congo's Ituri province held a socially distanced wedding amid an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which has killed 91 of 515 confirmed cases. Local authorities enforced restrictions on gatherings and physical contact, leading to limited attendance and adapted celebrations at a Catholic Church in Bunia.
- Ebola Cases Top 500 in Congo as Patient Escapes, Testing Delays Add to Challenges
Ebola cases have exceeded 500 in Congo, with challenges including a patient escaping and testing delays. The Congolese Red Cross in Bunia is handling a suspected Ebola-related death.
- As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation
A radio station in Bunia, Congo, is combating misinformation about the Bundibugyo type of Ebola through daily programs featuring health specialists. The outbreak, declared in May 2026, has resulted in 62 deaths from 363 confirmed cases, with skepticism and attacks on health workers complicating containment efforts.
- Women are the first caregivers in this Ebola outbreak and the most at risk
Women in eastern Congo are primarily caring for Ebola patients without adequate protective gear, increasing their risk of infection. The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has no approved treatment or vaccine, has caused 363 confirmed cases and 62 deaths in Congo, with women historically disproportionately affected in outbreaks.
- Ebola recoveries bring signs of hope in DRC
Four nurses treated for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo strain have been discharged from a hospital in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, after recovering from the disease, according to the World Health Organization. More recoveries are expected as early diagnosis and access to care improve, along with an intensified response to the outbreak.
- As Congo grapples with Ebola, volunteers cook up meals to support patients and health workers
Volunteers in Congo's Bunia prepare meals for Ebola patients and health workers amid a Bundibugyo virus outbreak. The World Food Program faces challenges due to aid cuts and conflict, complicating efforts to address food insecurity and contain the virus.
- As Congo grapples with Ebola, volunteers cook up meals to support patients and health workers
Volunteers in Congo's Bunia prepare meals for Ebola patients and health workers amid a severe food crisis worsened by conflict and displacement. The outbreak of the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola, has complicated efforts to manage the crisis, with aid cuts and attacks on health workers hindering containment.
- Ebola survivors honored as one recalls ‘indescribable joy’ at recovering, while Congo cases near 300
Congo's Ebola outbreak has confirmed 282 cases, primarily in Ituri province, with survivors sharing stories of recovery. The Bundibugyo virus species has no approved treatment or vaccine, and the World Health Organization highlights challenges in containment. Uganda has closed its border with Congo to limit spread.
- Brazil investigates possible Ebola cases amid scramble to contain outbreak
Brazil is investigating possible Ebola cases amid efforts to contain an outbreak. The World Health Organization's director-general visited a health facility in Bunia, Congo.
- WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo
Five patients have recovered from the Bundibugyo species of Ebola in eastern Congo, as a new treatment center opens in Bunia. The World Health Organization reported 134 confirmed cases in Congo and Uganda, with 18 deaths, while challenges like misinformation and limited resources hinder the response.
- WHO confirms 5 patients have recovered from rare type of Ebola that has killed over 200 in the Congo
Five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo, as confirmed by the head of the World Health Organization during a visit to Bunia, a city central to the outbreak. Over 200 people have died from this Ebola variant.
- WHO chief hails 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced five Ebola recoveries in Congo, including the first documented recovery from the Bundibugyo virus. A new treatment center opened in Bunia, but challenges persist due to rapid virus spread, attacks on health facilities, and conflict with rebel groups.
- WHO chief hails 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo
The WHO chief announced five Ebola recoveries in eastern Congo, including the first documented case of Bundibugyo virus recovery, during the opening of a new treatment center in Bunia. The outbreak has reported 906 suspected cases and 223 deaths in Congo, with challenges including attacks on health centers and regional conflicts hindering response efforts.
- WHO chief hails 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo
Five patients have recovered from the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in eastern Congo, as a new treatment center opened in Bunia. The World Health Organization (WHO) and local health officials highlighted progress in managing the outbreak, though challenges persist, including attacks on health facilities and the virus spreading faster than the response.
- WHO chief hails 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo
Five patients have recovered from the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in eastern Congo, as a new treatment center opened in Bunia. The World Health Organization reported 906 suspected cases and 223 deaths in Congo, with neighboring Uganda confirming nine cases and one death. Challenges include attacks on health facilities and conflict-related disruptions in the region.
- WHO director-general says communities must protect each other to end Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization director-general has arrived in Bunia, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, emphasizing the need for communities to protect each other to end the outbreak.