Eastern Congo
Coverage of Eastern Congo in the Nexus archive.
- Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine which has been effective in past outbreaks
The World Health Organization and partners announced that Congo will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine. The allocation includes 20,000 doses for a Phase 3 clinical trial related to the Bundibugyo virus, with the remaining 50,000 doses intended for front-line workers and health personnel in eastern Congo.
- Mobile gold miners in eastern Congo complicate health workers’ efforts to contain Ebola
Mobile gold miners in eastern Congo complicate efforts by health workers trying to contain Ebola. The mining activity poses challenges to containment efforts, illustrated by the case of eleven-year-old Isaac Batisa searching for gold at a local mining site to provide for his family.
- Exhausted health workers in Congo struggle to keep up as Ebola outpaces contact tracing
Health workers in Congo are struggling with an Ebola outbreak that is outpacing contact tracing efforts. Gédéon Banga Ngbape and his team of community health workers are working tirelessly in eastern Congo to track the country’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak.
- One man works to slow the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history, and he’s doing it unpaid
Wiza Bondele works at an Ebola treatment hospital in eastern Congo. He has been risking his life without receiving pay since the outbreak began in May while working to slow a rapidly growing Ebola outbreak.
- Ebola deaths top 1,700 in eastern Congo
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has resulted in 1,707 deaths out of 3,802 total cases as of Tuesday, with health officials struggling to track the disease and determine its origin. A government update cited by the Associated Press confirms the rising death toll.
- More pregnant women are dying in Congo as they avoid hospitals over Ebola
Pregnant women in eastern Congo are avoiding hospitals due to fears of a rapidly growing Ebola outbreak, leading to increased maternal deaths around childbirth. The avoidance of medical facilities is contributing to higher mortality rates during childbirth in the region.
- Congo says death toll in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has passed 1,500
The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has killed over 1,500 people, with a 50% increase in deaths reported in about a week. The outbreak is outpacing response efforts, according to official data released on Thursday.
- Congo says the death toll in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has passed 1,500
Congo reports the death toll in the fastest-growing recorded Ebola outbreak has exceeded 1,500 in eastern Congo. The outbreak is described as the fastest-growing ever documented.
- Congo says the death toll in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has passed 1,500
The fastest-growing recorded Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has killed over 1,500 people. Congo reports the death toll has surpassed 1,500 in this outbreak.
- Congo-Kinshasa: More Health Workers Strike As Ebola Cases in Congo Near 3,000, Including Over 1,300 Deaths
Health workers at an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo went on strike over payment issues, disrupting patient care in the epicenter of the country's outbreak, which has reached nearly 3,000 cases with over 1,300 deaths.
- Ebola is spreading faster in eastern Congo than it can be tracked, as deaths pass 700
Ebola is spreading faster than health officials can track in eastern Congo, with 80% of new cases emerging from unknown transmission chains. Deaths from the outbreak have surpassed 700, according to WHO.
- Ebola is spreading faster in eastern Congo than it can be tracked, as deaths pass 700
Ebola is spreading faster in eastern Congo than health officials can track, with 80% of new cases emerging from unknown transmission chains, according to WHO. The death toll has surpassed 700.
- Ebola is spreading faster in eastern Congo than it can be tracked, as deaths pass 700
Ebola is spreading faster than health officials can track in eastern Congo, with 80% of new cases emerging from unknown transmission chains. The death toll has surpassed 700, according to WHO.
- Residents in eastern Congo cling to hope as a new Ebola treatment trial begins
Residents in eastern Congo are hoping for experimental treatments as a new trial begins to address the growing Ebola outbreak. Researchers started a study in early July testing two possible treatments to combat the ongoing crisis.
- Residents in eastern Congo cling to hope as a new Ebola treatment trial begins
Residents in Congo's Ebola outbreak zone are hopeful as researchers begin a trial of two potential treatments. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of these treatments in combating the Ebola virus.
- Researchers Launch Study on Ebola Treatments as Congo Outbreak Worsens
Researchers began a study of two possible Ebola treatments to address the worsening outbreak in eastern Congo. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the enrollment of participants in the study as part of the effort.
- Researchers launch study on Ebola treatments as Congo outbreak worsens
Researchers are beginning a study of two possible treatments for the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as the situation worsens.
- Reporter's Notebook: What its like to report from an Ebola outbreak
An NPR reporter describes the experience of covering an Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, emphasizing the need for extra precautions. The article provides insights into reporting challenges during the crisis.
- Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, according to officials. Contact tracing of those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
- Mourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim, marking third orphanage death as Congo outbreak spreads
Mourners in eastern Congo have gathered to bury a 6-month-old girl who died from Ebola earlier this week. This marks the third orphanage death as the Ebola outbreak spreads.
- Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities say
The Congolese Ministry of Health reports that confirmed Ebola cases in Congo have increased to 782, with 181 deaths. The outbreak is concentrated in eastern Congo.
- 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 at least 100 deaths out of 550 cases within less than a month of being declared.
- Women are the first caregivers in this Ebola outbreak and the most at risk
Women in eastern Congo are the primary caregivers for family members during the Ebola outbreak, making them the most at risk. The article highlights their role in caregiving and the associated dangers.
- WHO chief hails 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo
The World Health Organization reports that five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo. A new treatment center has opened in the region to address the outbreak.
- World Health Organization chief visits epicentre of Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo
WHO director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited the Ebola outbreak epicentre in eastern Congo, emphasizing community trust and safe burials to prevent disease spread. He urged countries to reconsider travel bans and border closures, stating they discourage transparency.
- WHO chief arrives in DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization chief has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo to address an Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, vowing to overcome the crisis.
- Distrust, conflict hamper Congo's Ebola response
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is centered in Mongbwalu, a gold-mining town of 130,000 people in Ituri province. Distrust and conflict are hindering the response to the epidemic.
- Second Ebola treatment center set on fire in epicenter of disease's outbreak
A second Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo was set on fire by angry residents, who attacked a tent at the health facility. The incident occurred in the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak, where people are being treated for the virus.
- Second Ebola treatment center set on fire in epicenter of disease's outbreak
A second Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo was set on fire by angry residents in the outbreak's epicenter. The attackers burned a tent at a health center treating Ebola patients, escalating tensions in the region.
- Ebola Outruns Containment in Eastern Congo as Contact Tracing Falters
The Ebola outbreak in Eastern Congo is spreading beyond containment efforts due to ineffective contact tracing. Technicians are installing beds and equipment at CBCA Virunga Hospital in Goma to handle suspected cases.
- Ebola treatment center in Congo set on fire as fear and anger grow
An Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo was set on fire by residents amid growing fear and anger over the ongoing health crisis. The incident reflects public frustration as medical professionals struggle to contain the outbreak in the affected region.
- Ebola treatment center in Congo set on fire as fear and anger grow
An Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo was set on fire by residents amid growing fear and anger over the health crisis. The incident reflects public distrust and challenges doctors face in containing the outbreak in the affected region.
- India-Africa summit postponed as Ebola outbreak in Congo nears 600 suspected cases
An India-Africa summit has been postponed due to a growing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo that has reached nearly 600 suspected cases. Healthcare workers and aid groups in the region are reporting critical shortages of medical supplies and personnel needed to contain the virus.
- Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type
Healthcare workers in eastern Congo report being underprotected and undertrained during a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak caused by a rare virus type. The situation is particularly concerning given Congo's vulnerable infrastructure and limited resources for disease control.
- Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type
Healthcare workers in eastern Congo are expressing concerns about inadequate protection and training during a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak caused by a rare virus variant. The outbreak occurs in one of the world's most vulnerable regions, raising serious public health concerns.
- Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type
Healthcare workers in eastern Congo report being underprotected and undertrained amid a rapidly spreading outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus. The outbreak is occurring in one of the world's most vulnerable regions, raising serious concerns about containment and worker safety.