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Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak becomes the country's worst with over 2,300 dead

Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak has now killed over 2,300 people

The Independent UK · Aug 17

As Ebola kills thousands in DRC, a perfect storm is making the virus hard to stop

New species and regional instability are factors – but decisions made in the US and Britain are also costing lives, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

Deadly Congo Ebola Outbreak Hits Catastrophic Record, Kills One Human Every 30 Minutes as UN Panics

The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing its deadliest Ebola outbreak, with over 2,300 deaths in three months. The Bundibugyo virus strain complicates response efforts due to lack of vaccines

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

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U.S. Extends Ebola Entry Suspension Another Thirty Days as Congo Cases and Deaths Double in One Month

A new federal order extends Ebola entry limits as DRC reports 4,318 cases and 2,011 deaths, more than double the count one month earlier.

Medical Daily · Aug 17

Ebola outbreak now DR Congo's deadliest ever

KINSHASA - A fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the country's deadliest ever after government figures showed it killed more than 2,300 people in three months.

Bangkok Post · Aug 17

Ebola Kills One Person Every 30 Minutes as Congo Faces Fastest-Growing Outbreak in History

The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing its deadliest Ebola outbreak, with over 2,325 deaths and nearly 5,000 infections, driven by the Bundibugyo strain, lacking approved vaccines or treatments.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo now deadliest ever

The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is now the deadliest in the country's history, according to the latest government data, with 2,235 reported killed from the virus. Confirmed cases have risen to 4,945, including 101 new cases detected in the last 24 hours, Congo's public health institute said.

France 24 · Aug 17

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Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country’s history as toll hits 2,325

Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has become the deadliest on record. This outbreak has now killed 2,325 people, surpassing previous records. The current outbreak is caused by a rare Ebola species with no approved treatments. Experts cite surveillance and detection shortcomings for the rising fatality rate. This situation is…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo now deadliest in country’s history

At least 2,325 people have died from the virus, according to official data, with outbreak on track to be biggest in history

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

Exhausted health workers in Congo struggle to keep up as Ebola outpaces contact tracing

Gédéon Banga Ngbape and his team of community health workers are laboring tirelessly in eastern Congo to track the country’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak

The Independent UK · Aug 15

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province

In tonight's edition: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading, with the virus now confirmed in a sixth province, raising fresh concerns about new infections and the challenges facing health teams. Meanwhile, the migration crisis between Morocco and Spain continues, as Moroccan authorities step up security…

France 24 · Aug 14

Can a vaccine built for one Ebola virus stop another? The World Health Organization is about to find out

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended prioritising the Ervebo vaccine for testing in a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The vaccine was originally developed to protect against Zaire ebolavirus, the species responsible for the devastating west African epidemic just over a decade ago. It was…

The Conversation · Aug 14

Moderna Begins First Human Trial of a Vaccine for the Ebola Strain Driving Congo's Outbreak

Moderna started a phase 1 trial of an mRNA vaccine against Bundibugyo ebolavirus, a strain for which no vaccine is approved, that is driving an outbreak in Congo.

Medical Daily · Aug 13

Ebola spreads to sixth DR Congo province raising fears it could spread to South Sudan

The DRC's deadliest Ebola outbreak from 2018-2020 killed nearly 2,300 people out of 3,500 recorded cases.

Euronews · Aug 13

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 13

DRC’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province

Man dies in Bas-Uele after travelling from Haut-Uele, as head of WHO says outbreak on track to be deadliest ever

International Business Times UK · Aug 13

Ebola Outbreak Could Become Deadliest Ever as WHO Warns Cases and Deaths Continue To Rise

Ebola cases and deaths are surging in Congo as WHO warns the 2026 Ebola outbreak could become the deadliest ever, with the virus spreading faster than health workers can contain it.

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Congo's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak reaches a sixth province

Congo's Ebola crisis has escalated to a sixth province following a recent fatality. This outbreak is now recorded as the fastest-spreading in history, resulting in over 2,100 fatalities from more than 4,500 reported cases. Compounding the situation, unpaid health workers have initiated a strike, leading to the temporary shutdown of…

The Independent UK · Aug 13

Congo’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak reaches a sixth province

Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province, with a death recorded in Bas-Uele

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Euronews · Aug 13

Congo’s Ebola outbreak on track to surpass deadliest in history, WHO chief says

“At its current pace, it’s on track to eclipse the West African Ebola outbreak of 2014 to 2016,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters on Wednesday.

Medical Daily · Aug 12

CDC Tells Health Departments to Monitor Travelers from Congo Twice Daily for 21 Days

CDC interim guidance directs state and local health departments to assess, educate, and monitor travelers from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan for 21 days.

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Disease Outbreak in Congo: Ebola death toll crosses 2,000—What Americans need to know

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed two thousand confirmed deaths. This outbreak involves a different virus strain which complicates current medical treatments. Health workers face immense challenges due to conflict and difficult terrain in affected regions. The risk to Americans remains very low as Ebola…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

WHO says Congo's Ebola outbreak on track to surpass deadliest one in history

The Congo Ebola outbreak is projected to exceed the 2014-2016 West African epidemic. This outbreak is currently the fastest-growing in recorded history. Health authorities believe the outbreak began months earlier than initially declared. Experts note challenges in tracking and managing the disease due to conflict and poor infrastructure. The World…

The Independent UK · Aug 12

WHO warns Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to become deadliest in history

The rare Bundibugyo virus responsible for this current outbreak has no approved vaccines or treatments

The Times of India · Aug 12

Congo’s Ebola outbreak could become deadliest in history, WHO warns

More than 2,000 people have already died in eastern Congo, with the number of reported cases exceeding 4,300. The outbreak was officially declared on May 15, although health authorities later discovered through genetic sequencing that the virus had been spreading since February. What makes current outbreak particularly concerning is the…

International Business Times UK · Aug 12

Death Toll Explodes Past Two Thousand as Lethal Ebola Outbreak Races Out of Control Across Central Africa

The Ebola outbreak in Congo has resulted in over 2,000 deaths and 4,400 infections, with conflict and healthcare challenges hindering containment efforts.

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