American doctor tests positive for Ebola as death toll in Congo outbreak surpasses 100 The Bundibugyo strain spread undetected for at least a few weeks, health experts and aid workers said The Independent UK · May 18
What Is the Bundibugyo Virus? The Rare Ebola Strain Behind Congo's Deadly Outbreak Triggering Travel Warnings The WHO has declared a global health emergency over a Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo and Uganda, a rare Ebola strain linked to rising deaths and cross-border infections. International Business Times UK · May 18
What you need to know about the Ebola outbreak that has the WHO concerned The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Africa a public health emergency of international concern. The Conversation · May 18
What is Ebola, how does it spread and is there any outbreak in India? All FAQs answered Ebola outbreak: The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency. Driven by the Bundibugyo virus, the disease has caused significant fatalities. Health officials urge caution and preventive measures, emphasizing that Ebola spreads through direct contact with… The Economic Times · May 18
What you need to know about the latest Ebola outbreak and rare Bundibugyo strain Bundibugyo virus disease has caused two previous outbreaks of Ebola in 2007 and 2012 The Independent UK · May 17
Ebola virus outbreak: WHO declares international health emergency after rare strain kills 87 in Congo The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency over a rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with dozens dead. Cases and deaths are rising, particularly in Congo's Ituri province, where community spread and violence complicate containment efforts. This marks Congo's 17th Ebola outbreak. The Times of India · May 17
Mysterious Dinga Dinga virus: Why women are dancing uncontrollably in this infection In Uganda's Bundibugyo district, a strange disease known as Dinga Dinga, which means "shaking like dancing," has surfaced. It has left locals and medical experts unclear of what to do next. Women and girls are mainly affected by the disorder, which causes severe bodily tremors and makes walking almost impossible… The Times of India · Dec 20, 2024
In this Uganda region, most women report domestic violence. Signed pledges are being used to end it A nonprofit group in rural Uganda says domestic violence is so widespread that it's hard to find a woman who isn't affected The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024