Congo’s Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response
At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo.
Ebola outbreak map: Cases hit 600 in Africa, drawing US attention
Rising Ebola cases in eastern Congo are intensifying concerns among health officials as the outbreak continues to spread across Africa.
Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens, may be hitting hundreds more, Africa's CDC says
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province in Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far, Africa CDC says.
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Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zone
DAKAR, June 10 (Reuters) - Congo’s Ebola outbreak has spread to a new health zone in the northeastern province of Ituri, authorities said on Wednesday, as fresh infections underline sustained transmission more than three weeks after the epidemic was declared.
The pain of DRC’s past echoes into this new Ebola outbreak
Dr Osman Dar writes about how one of the darkest chapters in the history of the Democratic Republic of Congo still has ramifications for its people today
Confirmed Ebola virus cases near 600 as outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo grows
In just two weeks the number of confirmed Ebola virus cases has increased more than eightfold, with at least 100 people now dead.
Motorcycle taxi drivers in Congo rally for Ebola awareness as attacks hinder response
Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers spread messages about Ebola in an awareness caravan Tuesday in eastern Congo where community skepticism has led to attacks on health
WHO says risk of Ebola in World Cup host countries is low
The World Health Organization said on Thursday that the risk of Ebola transmission in Europe and World Cup host countries is low as the tournament gets ready to kick off across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.