DR Congo Ebola deaths rise to 447 as WHO launches first treatment trial
The WHO has launched the first clinical trial of Ebola treatments in DR Congo after the outbreak claimed 447 lives. Scientists hope the study will improve survival rates.
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Ebola Outbreak Passes 530 Cases as Africa Races to Contain Rare Strain With No Approved Vaccine
A rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has surpassed 530 confirmed cases and more than 90 deaths, prompting an emergency continental response. With no approved vaccine for the rare Bundibugyo strain, health authorities…
DR Congo World Cup Preparations Disrupted by Ebola Fears
DR Congo’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a setback after Spanish authorities cancelled a planned friendly against Chile over concerns linked to an Ebola outbreak in the central African nation. The decision highlights how public health…
DR Congo Health Workers Battle Ebola Outbreak Amid Equipment Shortages and Security Risks
Medical teams in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are racing to contain a growing Ebola outbreak while protecting themselves from infection amid shortages of protective equipment and ongoing insecurity in the region. Frontline medical teams in eastern DR Congo…
Ebola Cases Nearly Double in DR Congo as WHO Chief Visits Outbreak Epicentre
Five patients recover from the deadly virus, but health officials warn the outbreak is accelerating in eastern Congo and spreading across borders Five patients have recovered from Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, but health officials warn the…
DR Congo seek FIFA ticket refunds after Ebola outbreak threatens World Cup travel
The Democratic Republic of Congo has asked FIFA to refund 2026 World Cup tickets bought by supporters unable to travel to the United States because of Ebola-related entry restrictions, raising concerns over fan access, public health controls and the tournament’s…
DR Congo Ebola outbreak grows as Oxford scientists fast-track vaccine
WHO says the Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo now poses a “very high” national risk as Oxford researchers prepare a vaccine candidate for potential trials within months. GENEVA/KINSHASA — The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing at least 750…
WHO Warns DR Congo Ebola Outbreak May Be Spreading Faster as Death Toll Hits 131
Health officials say more than 500 suspected Ebola cases and at least 131 deaths have been recorded in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with regional authorities warning that limited testing and cross-border movement are complicating containment efforts. KINSHASA, DR…
