An Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has killed at least 999 people from 2,473 cases as of July 20. Caused by the Bundibugyo virus, it lacks approved vaccines. Rebel violence, misinformation, and unpaid health workers hamper the response, leading to rapid spread.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak, researchers have started a study of two experimental treatments in early July. The virus, Bundibugyo, has no specific treatments or vaccines. Over 1,400 people have been diagnosed and 438 have died.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team, the Leopards, have made history by reaching the World Cup knockout phase, fostering unprecedented national unity across deep political and ethnic divides, particularly in the conflict-ridden east, despite ongoing war and visa challenges for fans.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is suing Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, accusing Kigali of decades of massacres, displacement, and atrocities in eastern DRC through its armed forces and proxy groups like M23. This marks DRC's third attempt to seek ICJ action against Rwanda.
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has exceeded 1,000 confirmed cases and 254 deaths. The epidemic, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, is the worst on record, with contact tracing at 55% and patient zero unidentified. Pregnant women are avoiding hospitals, leading to a potential secondary crisis of rising maternal deaths.
The latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases and 254 deaths since May 15. The rare Bundibugyo strain lacks approved treatments, and contact-tracing coverage is only 55%, hindering containment efforts.
Mourners in eastern Congo buried a six-month-old girl, the third child from an orphanage to die from Ebola this week. The Ituri region, the outbreak's epicenter, accounts for over 90% of cases, with efforts hampered by community clashes and a militarized response. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved treatment or vaccine.
Fears of undetected Ebola circulation grow in eastern DRC as Kigonze camp residents refuse testing. Over 15,000 displaced people in Bunia, the outbreak's epicenter, have seen 10 deaths this week alone, with symptoms matching Ebola.
Ituri province in eastern DRC is the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak, with 782 confirmed cases and 181 deaths as of June 13. Community volunteers like Eliezer Kasongo raise awareness amid fear and resistance. Health workers face severe challenges, including lack of PPE and tracking contacts in conflict-ridden, impoverished regions.
The WHO is urging community cooperation to contain the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, emphasizing it's "everybody's business." Protests against burial protocols have complicated efforts, leading to attacks on health centers. The outbreak has seen 906 suspected cases and 223 deaths in DRC, with 9 cases and 1 death in Uganda.
Eastern Congo faces a worsening Ebola outbreak (Bundibugyo strain, no vaccine) with 904 suspected cases and up to 220 deaths. Violence, displacement, and collapsing health systems, exacerbated by aid cuts and attacks on treatment centers, hinder containment efforts.
Suspected Ebola cases in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have exceeded 900, with 119 suspected deaths. The outbreak, centered in Ituri province, faces challenges from ongoing violence, arson attacks on treatment centers, and international aid cuts, impacting healthcare capacity and community trust.
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are battling an Ebola outbreak, with 867 suspected cases and 204 deaths reported. The virus, a rarer species named Bundibugyo, risks spreading internationally, with Uganda confirming five cases. Challenges include late detection, armed groups, poor infrastructure, and public mistrust.
In eastern Congo, Ebola is spreading faster than responders can track, with health workers following up on only 21% of identified contacts daily. The outbreak has reached three provinces, including South Kivu, raising concerns despite international emergency measures.
A film inspired by Clarck Ntambwe's journey from seeking revenge for her father's murder to becoming a boxing champion, and the life of trainer Balezi "Kibomango" Bagunda, a former child soldier. "Fight Like a Girl" highlights resilience amidst conflict in the DRC.
Healthcare workers in eastern Congo express anxiety over inadequate protection and training amidst a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak of a rare type. The volatile region, plagued by armed groups, complicates containment efforts, with one attack killing 17 people. WHO confirms 51 cases and 139 suspected deaths, but estimates the true number could exceed 1,000.
WHO expresses deep concern over a rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, with 134 suspected deaths and over 500 cases. The virus spread undetected for weeks, complicating response efforts. Experimental vaccines are expected, but experts warn the outbreak could last months.
