Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
Coverage of Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo in the Nexus archive.
- Congo-Kinshasa: New Centre Opens At Heart of Record Ebola Outbreak
New UN-backed centers have opened in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo as confirmed Ebola cases continue to climb sharply, marking the largest outbreak of the disease in the country's history.
- Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Continues to Spread in DR Congo As Death Toll Passes 500, WHO Warns
The Bundibugyo species of Ebola is spreading in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the death toll surpassing 500. The UN World Health Organization reports the outbreak is expanding and efforts to accelerate testing and identify effective treatments are ongoing.
- DRC Ebola outbreak 'spreading rapidly' with almost 750 suspected cases, WHO says
The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading rapidly, with nearly 750 suspected cases reported. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned of the urgent situation during a press briefing.