Ebola virus

Health authorities announced that no cases of Ebola were found among passengers on a quarantined river boat near Kinshasa. This confirmation eased concerns regarding the rare Bundibugyo virus potentially spreading to the Congolese capital. Testing conducted by the National Institute of Biomedical Research confirmed that all suspected cases tested negative for Bundibugyo.

The Ebola virus in DR Congo has exceeded 3,600 cases with 1,587 deaths, spreading across five provinces including Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uélé, and Tshopo, impacting 49 health zones.

A volunteer received the first dose of a new Ebola vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain in a UK trial, as part of efforts to address an outbreak causing over 1,000 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda since May. Oxford University is leading the trial, with researchers working to develop a treatment for the rare strain.

The Ebola virus outbreak in Congo-Kinshasa since mid-May has resulted in over 1,000 deaths, with a higher fatality rate than previous outbreaks. No vaccines or treatments are available for the new strain.

Authorities in Congo have reported 999 deaths from the latest Ebola outbreak since mid-May, with a higher fatality rate compared to previous outbreaks. There are currently no vaccines or treatments available for the new strain of the virus.

A UK resident who was evacuated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is being monitored in a London hospital after potential exposure to the Ebola virus. The worker had been treating patients during an outbreak in the DRC, as reported by the UK Health Security Agency.

Armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, and Yemen is exacerbating deadly disease outbreaks, including fast-spreading cholera and the Ebola virus in eastern DRC. Outbreaks in conflict zones tend to be especially severe due to the destabilizing effects of war.

The World Health Organization warned that the Ebola virus is spreading faster in the Democratic Republic of Congo than in previous outbreaks, with over 2,000 confirmed cases and 796 deaths in two months. Health officials cite rapid spread, lack of an approved vaccine for the virus strain, and ongoing conflict as challenges to containment.

Ebola cases in Congo have surpassed 2,000 with 754 deaths, driven by the Bundibugyo virus outbreak since May 15. Health workers at Bunia General Hospital and other facilities have staged strikes over unpaid salaries, while challenges including funding gaps, armed conflict, and untraceable transmission chains hinder containment efforts.

Eighty percent of new Ebola cases in eastern Congo are from unknown transmission chains, with the outbreak spreading faster than health officials can track. Challenges include undetected deaths in communities, a funding gap, attacks on health centers, and healthcare worker strikes over unpaid salaries.

The majority of new Ebola cases in eastern Congo are from unknown transmission chains, with the outbreak outpacing response efforts. As of Monday, 1,926 infections and 702 deaths have been reported in three provinces, and cases have also been confirmed in Uganda. Challenges include a funding gap, attacks on health centers, conflict, and community mistrust, while a U.S. citizen working in Congo recently tested positive for the virus.

A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus.

A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus. The individual is part of a humanitarian effort in the region.

A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus. The individual is based in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Ebola cases have been reported.

A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus. The individual is currently in Congo, where the virus is active.

A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the case and is collaborating with the individual's employer and U.S. agencies to address the situation as Congo works to contain the outbreak.

A U.S. aid worker in Congo has tested positive for Ebola during a record outbreak, with over 1,800 confirmed cases and 648 deaths in Congo and neighboring Uganda. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus with no approved vaccine, is hindered by funding gaps, attacks on health centers, and conflict in eastern Congo.

A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the case and is collaborating with the individual's employer and U.S. agencies to address the situation.

A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for Ebola, as the outbreak in Central Africa becomes the fastest-growing on record with 1,830 confirmed cases and 648 deaths. The CDC is collaborating with partners to prevent transmission, while challenges include a lack of vaccine, funding gaps, and conflict in eastern Congo.

A US citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Congo is facing challenges in containing the expanding outbreak.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading at a record speed and remains out of control. The burial of Kasande Kisembo, an eight-year-old girl who died from the virus, was reported in Bunia.

The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, highlighting the absence of licensed vaccines and therapeutics for this rare Ebola species. A significant challenge remains the inability to rapidly and reliably diagnose the pathogen.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola hotspot, a 'cascade of deaths' and fear of contamination are reported. Healthcare workers at Mongbwalu General Hospital are handling Ebola-related fatalities in an unrefrigerated morgue.

The French health ministry confirmed a doctor who worked in Congo is infected with the Ebola virus. The individual returned from a humanitarian mission in a virus transmission zone and is being treated at a specialized facility in France.

The French Ministry of Health confirmed an Ebola virus case in a patient returning from Congo, where they worked on a humanitarian mission. The patient is in stable condition and isolated in France, while the Congolese health ministry reports 1,094 confirmed cases and 277 deaths from the Bundibugyo virus outbreak, which has no available vaccines or treatments.

The French health ministry confirmed an Ebola case in a patient returning from Congo, where 1,094 cases and 277 deaths have been reported. The patient is in stable condition, isolated in France, and contact tracing is underway. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has no known vaccine or treatment.

A French health ministry confirmed an Ebola case in a patient returning from Congo, where 1,094 confirmed cases and 277 deaths have been reported. The patient, who worked in a virus transmission zone, is in stable condition and isolated in France. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus with no available vaccine or treatment, remains active with potential for further spread.

The Ebola epidemic in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, is worsening. A woman infected with the virus is being treated at an NGO-run center in Rwampara.

Oxfam warns that the true scale of the Ebola outbreak is underestimated, and the deadly virus is continuing to spread 'undetected'. The organization highlights concerns about the ongoing transmission of the virus.

The Trump administration’s Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya faces criticism from public health experts, who argue it may deter American volunteers from participating in outbreak response efforts. Local protests and legal challenges have also emerged, with a Kenyan court suspending the project over constitutional concerns, though construction continues. The U.S. government cites proximity and logistical needs as reasons for the facility.

Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo report that misinformation about the Ebola virus is hindering containment efforts as cases near 1,000. False claims, including assertions that the epidemic is a hoax, have accelerated spread in overcrowded displacement camps, while the World Health Organization notes undercounting in high-risk areas. Officials remain hopeful a vaccine may enter clinical trials within months.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released declassified records showing U.S. funding of over 120 biological laboratories in more than 30 countries, including 40 in Ukraine. The documents detail U.S.-funded research on pathogens like anthrax and Ebola, as well as construction projects in Ukrainian labs. Critics previously accused Gabbard of spreading Russian narratives, while supporters argue the release validates concerns about oversight of these facilities.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released declassified records showing U.S. funding of over 120 biological laboratories in more than 30 countries, including 40 in Ukraine. The documents detail research on pathogens like anthrax and Ebola, and U.S. taxpayer spending on lab construction. Critics argue the facilities were part of public health efforts, while Gabbard claims the public was not given a full picture of U.S.-backed biological research.

President Donald Trump blamed Iran for downing a U.S. Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, stating the U.S. must respond. Two Army aviators were rescued by a drone boat, and Trump confirmed they are safe. The administration also addressed immigration funding, H-1B visa fee appeals, and urged Europe to strengthen travel restrictions to prevent Ebola spread.

Health workers in Congo's Ebola outbreak, including Dr. Richard Lokudu at Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, face minimal compensation and exhaustion while treating patients around the clock. Suspected Ebola cases are reported even late at night, requiring continuous efforts from medical staff.

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.

Congo’s health workers, including Dr. Richard Lokudu at Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, are treating Ebola patients without pay. They face risks of infection and lack compensation despite working long hours and responding to suspected cases at all times.

The WHO chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, visited Bunia in DR Congo to address an Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province, where at least 1,077 suspected cases have been reported since May 15.

Red Cross workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are handling the body of Dr. Tibenderana Katho Blaise, who died from the Ebola virus. The article tracks the spread of the Ebola outbreak.