Bundibugyo

Researchers in Congo began testing two potential Ebola treatments, remdesivir and MBP134, to address the worsening Bundibugyo virus outbreak, which has infected over 1,400 people and caused 438 deaths. The World Health Organization (WHO) is leading the trial, which aims to determine if these drugs improve survival rates in combination with standard care. The study involves collaboration with Congo’s INRB, Oxford University, and other international health groups.

An AP journalist documents the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, highlighting the death of a 6-month-old girl and over 1,300 confirmed cases. The outbreak, centered in Ituri province, lacks approved treatments and vaccines, with health workers and civilians facing high risks in a conflict-affected region.

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.

A 6-month-old girl died from Ebola in eastern Congo, marking the third orphanage death in the outbreak. The Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved treatment or vaccine, has caused 933 confirmed cases and 245 deaths, with challenges in containment due to clashes and insufficient protective gear for healthcare workers. The outbreak has spread to Uganda with 19 confirmed cases.

A 6-month-old girl is the third child to die from Ebola at an orphanage in eastern Congo as the Bundibugyo strain outbreak spreads. With 894 confirmed cases and over 200 deaths, the outbreak has strained resources, including protective gear for health workers, and has spread to Uganda.

A 6-month-old girl died from Ebola in Congo, marking the third orphanage death as the outbreak spreads. The Bundibugyo strain, with no approved treatment or vaccine, has caused 894 confirmed cases and over 200 deaths, complicating containment efforts due to clashes with healthcare workers and insufficient protective gear.

A 6-month-old girl became the third child to die from Ebola at an orphanage in eastern Congo as the outbreak spreads. The Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved treatment or vaccine, has caused 894 confirmed cases and over 200 deaths, with conflicts between residents and healthcare workers complicating containment efforts.

A 6-month-old girl died from Ebola at an orphanage in eastern Congo, the third such death as the outbreak spreads. The Bundibugyo strain, with no approved vaccine or treatment, has caused 894 confirmed cases and over 200 deaths, with conflicts over safe burial practices complicating containment efforts.

CEPI has invested $1.9 million to accelerate the development of an Ebola vaccine. The Bundibugyo outbreak has caused over 560 confirmed infections and more than 100 confirmed deaths.

Health workers in Congo's Mongbwalu region are underpaid and overworked while combating the deadliest Ebola outbreak, which began in the mining area of Ituri province. The outbreak, linked to crowded mining camps and poor health protocols, has 488 confirmed cases and 86 deaths, with no approved vaccines for the Bundibugyo type of Ebola.

Health workers in Mongbwalu, Congo, face minimal pay and resources while managing a deadly Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo type. The outbreak, which began in a mining area, has resulted in 488 confirmed cases and 86 deaths, with no approved vaccines or treatments available.

A radio station in the Democratic Republic of Congo is working to combat misinformation as the Bundibugyo type of Ebola spreads. Locals initially dismissed the outbreak as a 'Western conspiracy,' despite 397 confirmed cases and 63 deaths reported by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

An Ebola outbreak in Congo's Bundibugyo region has led to 381 confirmed cases and 63 deaths, with local skepticism and misinformation hindering containment efforts. A radio station in Bunia is using daily programs to combat rumors and provide health updates, addressing distrust fueled by claims of Western conspiracies and financial exploitation.

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.

An Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province has led to skepticism and attacks on health workers, with 363 confirmed cases and 62 deaths as of May. A local radio station, Radio Télévision Mont Bleu, is using daily programs and jingles to combat misinformation and educate residents about the Bundibugyo type of Ebola, which has no approved vaccine or treatment.

The Trump administration is criticized for blaming the World Health Organization for its inadequate response to an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Experts argue that U.S. policies, including cuts to global health funding and withdrawal from WHO, have weakened the response to the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. WHO officials and health experts highlight delays in international action and the challenges of combating the outbreak in a conflict-affected region.

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.

Women in eastern Congo are primary caregivers during the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak on record, facing high infection risks due to lack of protective equipment. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved treatment or vaccine, and historical data shows women are disproportionately affected in Ebola outbreaks.

The WHO acknowledges challenges in containing Congo's Ebola outbreak despite improved testing, with 344 confirmed cases and 60 deaths reported. Neighboring Uganda has 15 confirmed cases, while contact tracing remains insufficient due to insecurity and misinformation.

Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are treating an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo species. Currently, no approved drugs target this specific Ebola strain.

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to Uganda, prompting the World Health Organization to declare a public-health emergency. The U.S., having officially withdrawn from the WHO in January, is absent from the core international response, delaying its involvement and reducing the effectiveness of its aid efforts.

Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) amid a surge in suspected cases of the Bundibugyo type of Ebola, which has no approved treatments. The decision, conflicting with WHO guidance, highlights growing public health concerns despite Uganda's prior Ebola response experience.

The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, caused by the Bundibugyo strain with no existing vaccine or treatment. Over 900 suspected cases and 220 deaths have been reported, with the outbreak spreading to Uganda. The article highlights the overlooked risk of increased violence against women and girls during the crisis.

A rare Bundibugyo-type Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has infected nearly 1,000 people, with no vaccine or treatment available. Healthcare workers face attacks and community distrust, as residents stone volunteers and burn health facilities, complicating efforts to contain the virus.

The Bundibugyo virus, first identified in a 2007 Ugandan outbreak, is now linked to an ongoing Ebola crisis in eastern Congo, sparking frustration among Ugandans who associate their picturesque district with the disease. The Ugandan government urges global health authorities to clarify that Uganda is not the current outbreak's epicenter.

UK scientists are developing a new vaccine for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which could be ready within months. Bundibugyo is a rare Ebola variant with a fatality rate of approximately one-third of infected individuals and currently has no proven vaccine available.

A vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola is in development but human trials may not begin for months. The vaccine is being developed to combat the Ebola outbreak. A hospital in Goma, Congo is taking precautions such as checking visitors' temperatures.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has resulted in at least 130 deaths and over 500 suspected cases, with experts warning that Trump administration policies have undermined global health security. The World Health Organization's chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, expressed deep concern about the scale and speed of the outbreak. The rare strain of the disease, known as Bundibugyo, has further complicated the response to the outbreak.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading rapidly and is already the fourth largest on record. There is no approved vaccine for the Bundibugyo species of the virus, but the existing licensed Ebola vaccine, Merck's Ervebo, may offer some protection. The outbreak is occurring in a conflict zone, making containment a challenge.

US authorities are working to extract Americans from the Democratic Republic of Congo due to a deadly Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday. The extraction effort is underway.