Ituri Province

Healthcare workers in Congo's Ituri province have begun striking over delayed wages and bonuses, threatening efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak that has caused 580 deaths. Front-line workers report limited protective gear and unfair treatment, while the World Health Organization notes the virus is spreading due to population movements and insecurity.

Healthcare workers in Congo's Ituri province, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak, are striking over delayed wages and bonuses, exacerbating challenges in containing the virus which has caused 580 deaths out of 1,708 recorded cases. Workers report inadequate gear and unfair treatment, with protests including tire-burning incidents near treatment centers.

Healthcare workers in Congo's Ituri province are striking over delayed wages and bonuses amid the Ebola outbreak, which has caused nearly 600 deaths. The strike threatens efforts to contain the virus, with workers citing inadequate gear and treatment, while clinical trials for the Bundibugyo virus treatment begin.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 500 people, according to UN health agency figures. Healthcare workers in Ituri province have issued a 24-hour strike notice, demanding improved working conditions and payment of promised benefits.

At least 506 people have died from Ebola in Congo, with 1,561 confirmed cases since May 15. Health workers in Ituri province threatened to strike over unpaid benefits, poor working conditions, and lack of equipment, complicating efforts to contain the outbreak in three eastern provinces. The Bundibugyo virus, which lacks approved vaccines, is responsible for the outbreak, contrasting with the Zaire virus, for which a vaccine exists.

Ebola deaths in Congo have surpassed 500, with 1,561 confirmed cases since May 15. Health workers in Ituri province, the outbreak's epicenter, threatened to strike over unpaid benefits and poor working conditions, complicating efforts to contain the Bundibugyo virus, which lacks approved vaccines.

An experimental Ebola treatment trial has begun in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province, specifically at Bunia’s Evangelical Medical Centre, as the outbreak continues to claim hundreds of lives. The study aims to evaluate two potential treatments to combat the ongoing crisis.

Researchers initiated a study on two potential Ebola treatments, remdesivir and MBP134, in Congo to address the worsening Bundibugyo virus outbreak, which has infected over 1,400 people and caused 438 deaths. The trial, led by the WHO and partners, aims to determine if the drugs improve survival rates and will enroll participants in eastern Congo, with possible expansion to safer regions.

Researchers in Congo have initiated a study to test two potential Ebola treatments, remdesivir and MBP134, amid a worsening outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The World Health Organization reported over 1,400 cases and 438 deaths, with the trial aiming to determine if the drugs improve survival rates. The study, conducted in collaboration with multiple international institutions, faces challenges due to violence in the region.

An AP journalist documents the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, highlighting the death of a 6-month-old girl and over 1,300 confirmed cases. The outbreak, centered in Ituri province, lacks approved treatments and vaccines, with health workers and civilians facing high risks in a conflict-affected region.

France reports its first diagnosed Ebola case, prompting increased monitoring. Medical staff in protective gear are working at an Ebola treatment center in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, operated by the NGO Alima.

Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Congo have surpassed 1,000 with 254 deaths, driven by the Bundibugyo virus, which lacks vaccines or treatments. Contact tracing remains a major challenge at 55% coverage, while violence from rebel groups in Ituri province complicates response efforts and displaces communities.

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo's Ituri province have reached 1,003 with 254 deaths, driven by the Bundibugyo virus, which lacks vaccines or treatment. Contact tracing is only 55% complete, with over 35,000 contacts to trace, while violence from Islamic State-backed rebels complicates response efforts.

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.

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo's Ituri province have reached 1,003 with 254 deaths, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which has no vaccines or treatment. Officials report challenges with contact tracing at 55% coverage and over 35,000 people needing to be traced, with the outbreak's peak still ahead.

Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Congo's Ituri province have reached 1,003 with 254 deaths, driven by the Bundibugyo virus, which has no vaccines or treatment. Contact tracing remains a major challenge at 55% coverage, while ongoing violence from the Islamic State-backed Allied Democratic Force complicates response efforts and displaces populations.

Healthcare workers in Ituri province, eastern DR Congo, are facing a deadly Ebola outbreak and feel helpless as they deal with the largest outbreak of its kind. The response to the virus is ongoing, but workers have never encountered such a severe situation before.

Africa CDC chief Dr. Jean Kaseya urges African countries to invest in their own Ebola response and vaccine development, citing over 200 deaths and 894 confirmed cases in the current outbreak. Challenges include lack of approved vaccines for the Bundibugyo virus and slow contact tracing, with more than 35,000 contacts still unmonitored.

Ebola cases in Congo and Uganda have increased 38% in a week, with over 200 deaths reported. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus (which lacks approved vaccines), has 894 confirmed cases across 32 health zones, primarily in Congo’s Ituri province. Challenges include limited contact tracing (only 4,000 of 17,000–35,000 potential contacts tracked) and insufficient funding, with only $90 million of $900 million pledged released.

The Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has surpassed 200 deaths with 894 confirmed cases, driven by the Bundibugyo virus which lacks approved vaccines. Cases increased 38% in a week, affecting 32 health zones, while contact tracing is hindered by conflict, displacement, and underfunded response efforts.

The Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has surpassed 200 deaths with 894 confirmed cases, driven by the Bundibugyo virus lacking approved vaccines. Case numbers increased 38% in a week, spread across 32 health zones, and face challenges in contact tracing due to conflict, displacement, and underfunded response efforts.

A 16-month-old baby and his mother in Congo have recovered from Ebola, along with five others, amid an outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. Congo’s Ministry of Health reports 837 confirmed cases and 196 deaths, with challenges in contact tracing due to conflict and displacement in the region.

A 16-month-old baby and his mother have recovered from Ebola in eastern Congo, joining five others released from the treatment center. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has 837 confirmed cases and 196 deaths, with warnings it could become the worst on record if not contained.

A 16-month-old baby and his mother in eastern Congo have recovered from Ebola, joining five others in recovery. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has resulted in 837 confirmed cases and 196 deaths, with warnings from Africa’s health body that it could become the worst on record if uncontrolled.

A 16-month-old boy and his mother have recovered from Ebola in eastern Congo, marking a rare positive development as the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has resulted in 837 confirmed cases and 196 deaths. The Africa CDC warned the outbreak could become the worst on record due to challenges in contact tracing amid conflict and displacement in the region.

Ebola outbreaks in Congo are exacerbated by distrust in health systems, leading victims to seek traditional healers instead of hospitals. The current outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, has killed at least 181 people, with misinformation and armed conflict complicating containment efforts.

Congo is experiencing its 17th Ebola outbreak since 1976, driven by the rare Bundibugyo virus. Distrust of health workers and reliance on traditional healers have hindered containment efforts, leading to 181 deaths. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency, and the U.S. imposed travel restrictions.

Ebola cases in eastern Congo have risen to 782 with 181 deaths, driven by the Bundibugyo virus, which lacks approved vaccines or treatments. The outbreak, concentrated in Ituri province, faces challenges from displacement, conflict, and low contact tracing coverage, while a proposed Ebola quarantine center in Kenya sparked protests.

In the Kigonze displacement camp in Bunia, Ituri Province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), residents face challenges including Ebola warnings, water shortages, and crowded shelters. The lack of basic resources like water exacerbates the daily struggle against the disease.

Ebola cases in eastern Congo have risen to 782 with 181 deaths, driven by the Bundibugyo virus, which lacks approved vaccines or treatments. Challenges include low contact tracing coverage, conflict displacement, and attacks on health workers, while cases have spread to Uganda.

The World Health Organization warns that the Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo is expanding into new areas and is larger than previously detected, with 676 confirmed cases and 136 deaths. No approved vaccines exist for the Bundibugyo species causing the outbreak, which has spread to Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces, as well as into Uganda.

Motorcycle taxi drivers in eastern Congo are promoting Ebola awareness through public health messages as community skepticism and attacks on health workers hinder outbreak containment. The Ituri province accounts for over 90% of cases, with 598 confirmed cases and 115 deaths reported, while misinformation and conflict complicate response efforts.

Congo's Ebola outbreak has resulted in 101 deaths out of 550 confirmed cases, primarily in Ituri province, with spread to Uganda and other regions. Conflict, attacks on health workers, and low testing rates are complicating containment efforts, while the Bundibugyo virus strain lacks an approved vaccine.

Congo's Ebola outbreak has caused 100 deaths out of 550 cases, primarily in the Ituri province, with conflict and attacks on health workers hindering the response. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus without an approved vaccine, has spread to Uganda and faces challenges due to delayed detection and ongoing violence.

The UN aid official in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is visiting Ituri province, the epicenter of the country's Ebola outbreak, as confirmed cases reach 515 across three eastern provinces. The outbreak involves a 'rare, untreatable strain' of the virus.

The World Health Organization head is visiting Uganda, praising its 'prompt and capable response' to the Ebola outbreak in DRC's Ituri province. Uganda has recorded a few cases, primarily imported from the region.

A couple in Congo's Ituri Province held a socially distanced wedding amid an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, with restrictions limiting guests and physical contact. Local authorities enforce measures to curb the disease, which has infected over 500 people and killed 91.

A couple in Congo's Ituri province held a socially distanced wedding amid an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which has killed 91 of 515 confirmed cases. Local authorities enforced restrictions on gatherings and physical contact, leading to limited attendance and adapted celebrations at a Catholic Church in Bunia.

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.