Ebola outbreak in Congo

Ebola claims 2 orphaned babies in Congo

Ebola claims two orphaned babies in Congo: How the deadly virus spreads in children

According to the WHO, Ebola virus may persist in the placenta, amniotic fluid, and fetus of women infected while pregnant, and in the breast milk of breastfeeding women who are infected with the virus.

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Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response

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Two babies from Congo orphanage die of Ebola, highlighting risk to children

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Ebola testing stalled in three Congo labs due to shortages, says WHO

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 con...

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Ebola cases in DRC surpass 600 as officials report struggles with community outreach

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No boots, masks running out: why Congo’s Ebola medics are exposed

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US announces additional $20 million for Ebola response

It will ‌also help countries distribute critical commodities and manage Ebola patients, it said.

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Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zone

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Motorcycle taxi drivers in Congo rally for Ebola awareness as attacks hinder response

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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.

How the Ebola outbreak is changing weddings in Congo

Authorities have raced to slow the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo with strict measures, including by limiting public gatherings and enforcing social distancing.

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DR Congo: Engage Communities in Ebola Response

The Congolese government and international partners should prioritize community engagement and limit the role of security forces in responding to the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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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.

Congo’s Ebola resurgence sparks fears of a repeat of 2018’s deadly confusion in Beni

The second-biggest outbreak of Ebola in history took place in Congo’s North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri provinces, with some cases in neighboring Uganda between 2018-2020.

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Ebola claims 2 orphaned babies in Congo