Scientists Race to Test Treatments as Ebola Outbreak Widens
Trials are beginning on several drugs that have shown promise in preliminary studies against the virus that is causing the current outbreak.
WHO Warns Ebola Outbreak In Democratic Republic Of Congo Is Expanding Rapidly Across Multiple Provinces
The Ebola outbreak in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading into new areas, the World Health Organization warned Friday. Much more needs to be done to get on top of the virus, the WHO said, with isolation bed capacity far below the anticipated need, based on how it is spreading.
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.
Missing Contacts Obscure Congo Ebola Outbreak’s True Extent
Authorities are unable to determine the true extent of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo because emergency workers can’t find all the missing contacts of patients infected by the virus,
US to provide $50 mln in funding to counter Ebola outbreak
The United ​States plans ‌to provide $50 million in ​funding to ​the Coalition for ⁠Epidemic Preparedness ​Innovations to ​develop "medical countermeasures" targeting a rare ​strain of ​Ebola that has ‌caused ⁠an outbreak in eastern Congo,
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.
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
Ebola testing stalled in three Congo labs due to shortages, says WHO
By Jennifer Rigby LONDON, June 10 (Reuters) - Three laboratories in Democratic Republic of Congo have run out of supplies to test for Ebola, the World Health Organization said, as the outbreak of the dangerous Bundibugyo species of the virus continues to grow.