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Congo Ministry of Health
Coverage of Congo Ministry of Health in the Nexus archive.
Jean Kaseyaperson2Bundibugyo virustopic2Ituri provinceplace2Ebolatopic2Africa Centres for Disease Control and Preventionorganization1World Health Organizationorganization1Robert Ndjalongaperson1Congoplace1Africa Centers for Disease Control and Preventionorganization1Islamic Stateorganization1Allied Democratic Forceorganization1
- Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,000 people
An Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed over 1,000 people, with 1,031 confirmed deaths and 2,473 cases as of Monday. The Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved vaccines or treatments, is spreading faster than any previous outbreak, exacerbated by conflict, community resistance, and logistical challenges.
- Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say
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.