The Africa CDC will deploy a Zaire ebolavirus vaccine to combat the rapidly spreading Bundibugyo strain in the DRC, with 4,000+ cases and 1,801 deaths reported. The vaccine shows promise in preventing deaths, despite the strain difference.
The WHO chief said the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC is spreading faster than the response. Officials also investigated a suspected case in Kinshasa as funding and containment efforts increased.
The WHO called for increased financial and resource support to tackle the expanding Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has recorded 3,802 confirmed cases and 1,707 deaths.
Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is intensifying health measures, including checkpoints and paramedic deployment, to combat the ongoing Ebola outbreak. These efforts aim to protect both local communities and the endangered mountain gorilla population, following the WHO's declaration of a Public Health Emergency.
The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 3,360 confirmed cases and 1,487 deaths across five eastern provinces, is the fastest-growing in the virus's history. Conflict and insecurity hinder response efforts, while clinical vaccine trials are underway.
Die Ebola-Epidemie in der Demokratischen Republik Kongo (DRC) breitet sich rapide aus. UN-Experten warnen vor exponentiellem Wachstum der Fälle und fordern eine massive Ausweitung der Hilfsmaßnahmen, um die Überlebenschancen der Betroffenen zu erhöhen.
Oxford University announced a volunteer received the first dose of a rapidly developed vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, responsible for over 1,000 deaths in DRC and Uganda. The ChAdOx1 BDBV vaccine, using AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine technology, went from concept to clinic in eight weeks.
The WHO warns the current Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo, involving the untreatable Bundibugyo strain, could be one of the worst globally. Compounded by protracted conflict, community distrust, and unpaid health workers, the crisis has led to over 2,500 cases and 1,000 deaths by July 21, with health workers facing attacks and infection risks.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has seen over 1,000 deaths and 2,400 cases in two months. Contact tracing is failing, with over 80% of new cases appearing outside known contacts, exacerbated by conflict, transient workers, and community mistrust.
Over 1,000 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak, confirmed by Africa's health body. With 2,473 cases, it's the fastest-growing outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, for which a vaccine clinical trial has just begun in Oxford.
The Ebola death count in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has risen to 1,001, with 2,473 confirmed cases in DRC and 20 in Uganda. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on May 17, centered in DRC's Ituri province.
The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in DRC has killed over 1,000 people, fueled by misinformation leading to attacks on health workers and facilities. Aid agencies warn the spread outpaces response, while new vaccine trials offer some hope.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has caused nearly 1,000 deaths since May, with 2,473 cases recorded. The Bundibugyo strain is spreading faster than any previous outbreak, prompting urgent calls for action from health officials as cases also appear in neighboring Uganda.
A UK resident humanitarian worker was medically evacuated from the Democratic Republic of Congo to the UK due to potential healthcare-related Ebola exposure. The individual, who remains asymptomatic, is being monitored in a London hospital as a precautionary measure, with the UK Health Security Agency stating the risk to the public is low.
A UK humanitarian worker, potentially exposed to Ebola while treating patients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is being monitored in isolation at a London hospital. The individual shows no symptoms, and the UK Health Security Agency states the risk to the general public remains low.
Countries bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are intensifying border screenings, training health workers, and activating emergency plans to prevent the spread of Ebola. This comes as the DRC battles a growing outbreak with over 930 deaths and 2,344 cases, complicated by conflict and insecurity in eastern DRC.
Countries bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, including Zambia, Uganda, and Rwanda, have intensified Ebola screening and emergency plans as the DRC battles a growing outbreak with over 930 deaths. Regional cooperation through the EAC is strengthening preparedness, while conflict in eastern DRC complicates containment.
The first patients have been enrolled in an Ebola treatment trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a record six weeks after the outbreak was declared a public health emergency. Despite rapid scientific progress, locals express impatience due to financial strain and mistrust, while frontline workers protest lack of pay, impacting containment efforts.
Africa's top health agency calls the Ebola outbreak in the DRC the fastest-growing ever, outpacing response efforts. Doctors are striking over pay and conditions, while trials for treatments are underway. The UN urges faster international aid amidst existing humanitarian crises and misinformation.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading rapidly, with 1,759 cases and 600 deaths recorded as of July 8. The rare Bundibugyo variant has also spread to Uganda. Factors like ongoing conflict, aid cuts, and attacks on healthcare workers are intensifying the spread and hindering containment efforts.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is rapidly spreading, with 1,759 cases and 600 deaths recorded as of July 8. The virus has also reached Uganda, reporting 20 cases and two deaths. The rare Bundibugyo variant, lacking approved treatment or vaccine, is driving the outbreak, which experts warn could be the deadliest on record due to ongoing conflict, aid cuts, and attacks on healthcare workers.
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urged all sides to cease hostilities in eastern DRC amid intensified fighting between DRC forces and M23 rebels backed by Rwanda. He called for de-escalation, protection of civilians, and for Rwanda to cease support for M23.
The laboratory-confirmed Ebola death toll in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 600, with 20 new deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Confirmed cases now stand at 1,759, and 750 patients are hospitalized or under medical isolation.
Congolese opposition coalition C64 postponed nationwide protests scheduled for July 8, following mediation by Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye, chair of the African Union. The coalition accuses President Felix Tshisekedi of seeking a third term via constitutional reform.
