DR Congo Ebola crisis hits 100 days, deaths surge
#EbolaOutbreak #DRCDRC's Ebola outbreak, now 100 days old, has killed over 2,500, half in 20 days, fueled by conflict, misinformation, and aid cuts. It spreads faster than response, threatening regional stability. read more
DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes countrys deadliest ever
#EbolaOutbreak #DRCDR Congo's Ebola outbreak is its deadliest ever, killing someone every 30 minutes with over 2,300 deaths. The fatality rate has risen to 46%, with no vaccine or treatment available, sparking urgent UN warnings about cross-border spread. read more
Ebola Outbreak in DRC Spirals Beyond Officials’ Control
#EbolaOutbreak #DRCEbola outbreak in DRC has killed nearly 1,000, with over 80% of new cases outside known contacts. Health officials struggle due to conflict, mistrust, and limited contact tracing. Building trust and improving treatment access are key to controlling the virus. read more
Ebola deaths top 1,000 as rumors fuel crisis
#EbolaOutbreak #DRCEbola deaths exceed 1,000 in DRC’s fastest-growing outbreak, fueled by misinformation keeping patients from clinics and sparking attacks on health workers, hampering response efforts. read more
Congo Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 930 Amid Violence
#EbolaOutbreak #DRCAt least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak, with 37 new deaths in 24 hours. The Bundibugyo virus lacks a vaccine, and safety fears hinder response amid rebel violence and health worker protests. read more
DR Congo Ebola outbreak fastest growing on record
#EbolaOutbreak #DRCThe DR Congo faces its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak, with 600 deaths and 1,759 cases. Response lags due to funding cuts, worker strikes, and no approved vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain. Africa CDC urgently seeks resources to contain the spread. read more
Ebola crisis in DRC rooted in decades of neglect
#Ebola #DRCEbola’s rapid spread in eastern DRC reflects decades of development failure, says Red Cross chief. Lack of water, health, and education services exacerbates crises like mpox and cholera. Conflict and aid cuts worsen containment, with contact tracing at only 65%. read more
Ebola outbreak in Congo gold-mining town kills dozens
#EbolaOutbreak #DRCIn an Ebola epicenter, Mongbwalu residents face fear and disbelief amid gold mining's role in spreading the virus. Delayed testing and superstition hinder response, but survivors like Florence Mangembo affirm the virus is real and recovery possible. read more
Ebola Cases Surpass 1,000 as Water Crisis Worsens
#EbolaOutbreak #DRCEbola cases in DRC exceed 1,000 amid critical water shortages. Aid cuts from US and UK worsen hygiene crises for 800,000 displaced. Overcrowded camps and misinformation accelerate spread, with containment efforts underfunded and overwhelmed. read more
Ebola Cases Surge in Congo as Hospitals Overflow
#EbolaCrisis #DRCA Bunia ICU nurse describes Ebola cases "rising super fast," overwhelming hospitals and labs in DRC. With no vaccine for this strain, 127 deaths and 635 cases have been recorded. Misinformation and aid cuts hinder containment as the outbreak threatens to become history's worst. read more
Ebola outbreak spirals in Congo amid conflict
#EbolaOutbreak #DRCAn Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spirals with over 1,000 suspected cases and 246 deaths. Distrust, militia conflict, and no vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain hamper response. Health workers face attacks, while border closures and travel bans escalate globally. read more
Ebola Cases Emerge in Rebel-Held DRC Region
#EbolaOutbreak #DRCSuspected Ebola cases in rebel-held South Kivu, DRC, hundreds of kilometers from the outbreak's epicenter, spark fears of expansion. The Bundibugyo strain, with no vaccine, has caused 139 deaths and 600 suspected cases. Two cases confirmed in Uganda. read more
Deadly Congo Ebola outbreak will continue to grow, WHO warns
#EbolaOutbreak #DRCThe WHO warns a deadly Congo Ebola outbreak, with over 130 deaths, began months ago and will grow. The rare Bundibugyo strain has no vaccine, complicating containment. Experts suspect a super-spreader event triggered the crisis. read more
Deadly Ebola outbreak kills 87 in Congo
#EbolaOutbreak #DRCA new Ebola outbreak in DRC’s Ituri province has killed 87 people, with 336 suspected cases and a case crossing into Uganda. No vaccine exists for this strain. Officials warn of high transmissibility and vulnerable mining towns. read more
US deportees stranded in Congo after secret deal
#USDeportations #DRCThe U.S. deported 15 Latin Americans to Congo under a secret migration deal. Stranded without resources or language skills, they fear danger in both their homelands and unfamiliar Congo, facing poor conditions and uncertainty about their future. read more
M23 Rebels Commit Atrocity in Congo, Rape and Burn Women
#DRC #M23Rwandan-backed militants raided a prison in DR Congo, resulting in the rape and burning alive of hundreds of women. The rebels, known as M23, took up arms against the Congolese government, leading to mass displacement in Goma. read more