Bundibugyo species
Coverage of Bundibugyo species in the Nexus archive.
- The Lessons About Ebola the U.S. Wants to Forget
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the third-largest ever recorded, with over 2,000 cases and 754 deaths. The article highlights improved detection and response capabilities in Africa, including faster testing and vaccine deployment, but expresses concern about the reduced U.S. involvement in global health crises.
- Ebola outbreak is ‘fastest growing ever’ as 600 die
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.
- Ebola spreading into new areas in northeast DR Congo: WHO
The World Health Organization warns that the Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo is expanding into new areas and is larger than previously detected, with 676 confirmed cases and 136 deaths. No approved vaccines exist for the Bundibugyo species causing the outbreak, which has spread to Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces, as well as into Uganda.