Haut-Uele
Coverage of Haut-Uele in the Nexus archive.
- Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provinces
The Ebola death toll in Congo has reached 600, with new suspected cases reported in Tshopo and Haut-Uele provinces, expanding beyond the Ituri epicenter. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has 1,759 confirmed cases, and containment efforts face challenges including funding gaps and conflict in eastern Congo.
- Congo bans gatherings in areas far from Ebola outbreak. Some say it limits dissent
Congo has banned public gatherings in several provinces, including Kinshasa and Goma, amid an Ebola outbreak in eastern regions. Opposition groups and civil society accuse the government of suppressing dissent through the ban, which they claim is unconstitutional. The World Health Organization and United Nations warn the outbreak could spread further, risking significant economic and health impacts.
- Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Bans Mass Gatherings to Contain Ebola Outbreak
Mass gatherings have been prohibited in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital, Kinshasa, and the provinces of Tshopo, Haut-Uele, and Bas-Uele to prevent the spread of Ebola. The ban aims to contain the ongoing outbreak in these regions.
- DR Congo says 1,307 Ebola cases confirmed, including 377 deaths
DR Congo has confirmed 1,307 Ebola cases, including 377 deaths. The outbreak has spread to a fourth province, Haut-Uele, which borders South Sudan and the Central African Republic (CAR).