The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached 782 confirmed cases and 178 deaths, with a record 72 new cases reported in 24 hours. Containment efforts are hampered by regional conflict, patient escapes, and declining contact tracing, exacerbated by a humanitarian crisis in Ituri province.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a record 72 new Ebola cases in 24 hours, bringing the total to 782 infected and 181 deaths. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, is accelerating due to conflict, patient escapes, and poor contact tracing, with Ituri province as the epicenter.
CEPI is funding Moderna, the University of Oxford, and IAVI with approximately $60 million to accelerate the development of vaccines against the Ebola Bundibugyo virus, aiming for trial-ready candidates within months.
Congo reports 282 confirmed Ebola cases, primarily in Ituri province. Five recovered patients, all health workers, shared their joy and relief, highlighting the challenges of early detection and treatment for the rare Bundibugyo virus.
Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached 282 confirmed cases, with 42 deaths, primarily in Ituri province. Neighboring Uganda has reported one death. Despite challenges from armed groups and wary residents, health workers are celebrating recoveries, with experimental vaccines in development.
Italy's Ministry of Health is conducting health assessments on individuals who recently returned from Uganda, following an outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Two individuals with fever and other symptoms have been transferred to Sacco Hospital in Milan for specialized testing.
Two Italians, a 31-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman, have been hospitalized in Milan with high fever and gastrointestinal issues after returning from Uganda. They are undergoing tests for the Bundibugyo virus (Bdbv) amid an ongoing epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Other family members are in home isolation.
The WHO declared a public health emergency over the Ebola outbreak, which has claimed 130 lives and has 500 suspected cases. The Bundibugyo virus is spreading rapidly, with neighboring countries at high risk.
The WHO declared a public health emergency for the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in DRC and Uganda. This rarer Ebola strain has no specific vaccine or treatment, with a 30-40% fatality rate. The declaration signals a need for international support and coordination.
The WHO declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern." The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has resulted in 80 suspected deaths and 246 suspected cases in DRC's Ituri province, with two confirmed cases and one death reported in Uganda.
