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2026-08-28 11:40:44

Congo Vaccinates Health Workers Amid Record Ebola Outbreak

DR Congo launches Ebola vaccinations to combat its deadliest outbreak, prioritizing frontline health workers. With over 5,700 cases and 2,744 deaths, the Ervebo vaccine aims to curb spread amid difficult conditions. read more

2026-08-19 11:20:03

Congo Ebola outbreak hits 5,000 cases, outpacing response

Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached 5,021 cases and 2,378 deaths, spreading three times faster than the deadliest record. Insecurity, unpaid workers, and no approved vaccines hamper response, with fatalities reaching 70% in North Kivu. read more

2026-08-12 18:00:03

WHO Warns Congo Ebola Outbreak May Become Deadliest Ever

WHO warns Congo's Ebola outbreak may become deadliest ever, surpassing 2014-2016's 11,000 deaths. The rare Bundibugyo virus has no vaccine or treatment, spreading fast amid conflict and aid cuts. read more

2026-08-11 10:10:03

Congo Ebola deaths top 2,000 in fastest outbreak

Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 2,000 deaths among confirmed cases, the fastest-growing on record. Conflict, strikes, and remote areas hinder response. The rare Bundibugyo strain lacks vaccines, escalating the crisis. read more

2026-08-06 20:30:04

Ebola Outbreak Outpaces Response as Congo Workers Strike

Ebola outbreak in Congo outpaces containment as workers strike over unpaid wages, causing 3,874 cases and 1,751 deaths. WHO urges massive scale-up; US adds $242M aid. No vaccine exists, hindering response. read more

2026-08-05 21:10:03

Ebola Outbreak Outpacing Containment Efforts, WHO Warns

Ebola's fastest-spreading outbreak kills 1,751 in Congo, with WHO warning it outpaces containment. No vaccine exists; workers strike over pay, hindering response. New U.S. aid totals $512 million, but cases double as contact tracing fails. read more

2026-07-28 18:10:03

DR Congo Ebola outbreak nears record in just 10 weeks

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has 3,262 cases and 1,437 deaths in 10 weeks, nearly matching its worst epidemic. Caused by the Bundibugyo virus with no vaccine, it spreads faster than containment efforts. Uganda declared its outbreak over. read more

2026-07-26 17:30:03

Congo Ebola outbreak fastest ever, surpasses 1,000 deaths

Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 1,000 deaths in just over two months, making it the fastest-spreading epidemic ever. Caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus with no approved vaccines, it carries a 40% fatality rate. read more

2026-06-15 10:10:06

Ebola outbreak spreads in eastern Congos war zone

In eastern DR Congo's Ituri province, Ebola has killed 181 with 782 cases, but underreporting persists. Volunteer Eliezer Kasongo now educates door-to-door after initial doubt. Fear and resistance hinder response, while health workers lack protective gear in a conflict-ridden, impoverished region. read more

2026-06-11 15:10:05

DRC’s colonial past fuels new Ebola outbreak

Dr Osman Dar argues that Patrice Lumumba's 1961 murder enabled Western-backed kleptocracy, hollowing out DRC's state capacity. This governance vacuum drives recurring Ebola outbreaks by forcing communities into virus-carrying wildlife habitats through poverty and displacement. read more

2026-06-01 12:10:40

Congo Ebola Cases Reach 282 as Survivors Share Joy

Congo's Ebola outbreak has 282 confirmed cases, mostly in Ituri province. Five survivors, all health workers, described their relief after recovery. Challenges include no approved vaccine for the Bundibugyo virus, low contact tracing, and remote locations. read more

2026-05-19 11:10:06

Congo Ebola deaths surge as virus hits major city

Congo reports 26 more Ebola deaths in 24 hours, with 131 total fatalities. The virus spreads to densely populated Butembo, raising WHO alarm. An American tests positive, prompting US aid. No vaccine exists for the rare Bundibugyo strain. read more