DR Congo Battles Rare Ebola Strain: Death Toll Rises to 86
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are racing to contain an outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain, with confirmed cases rising to 488 and deaths reaching 86.
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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda: WHO Confirms 471 Cases and Launches Major Response
WHO reports 471 Ebola cases and 84 deaths in DR Congo and Uganda, prompting a $518 million continental response plan to contain community transmission.
US CDC Warns DRC Ebola Outbreak Could Mirror 2014 West Africa Epidemic
The US CDC warns that the Ebola outbreak in the DRC could rival the 2014 West Africa epidemic without urgent and aggressive public health interventions.
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo: Confirmed Cases Rise to 452 with 82 Deaths
The DR Congo health ministry reports Ebola cases have risen to 452 with 82 deaths, noting rapid community transmission in Ituri and North Kivu.
Traditional Healers Join the Frontline Against Ebola in DR Congo
In eastern DR Congo, traditional healers are becoming key allies in containing the 17th Ebola outbreak amidst community mistrust and limited healthcare access.
WHO and Africa CDC Launch $518 Million Joint Plan to Combat Ebola Outbreak
The WHO and Africa CDC have launched a $518 million joint plan to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring regions.
WHO Revises Downward Suspected Ebola Cases in Democratic Republic of Congo
The WHO reports a sharp decline in suspected Ebola cases in the DRC to 116, after laboratory tests ruled out other diseases in previously suspected patients.
DR Congo Battles Ebola Outbreak: Confirmed Cases Rise to 321
As of June 1, 2026, the DR Congo has recorded 321 confirmed Ebola cases and 48 deaths, with containment efforts intensifying in the eastern provinces.
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo: Cases Rise to 321 as Response Intensifies
DR Congo reports 321 confirmed Ebola cases and 48 deaths across three eastern provinces, with authorities and the WHO scaling up emergency response efforts.
China Deploys High-Level Medical Team to DR Congo for Ebola Control
China is deploying a high-level medical expert team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to support Ebola control efforts following a WHO emergency declaration.
Hope Amidst Crisis: Ebola Survivors Recover in DR Congo
Health authorities in the DR Congo celebrate the recovery of four nurses as a beacon of hope amid a deadly Ebola outbreak affecting the DRC and Uganda.
Ebola Recovery Milestone: Survivors Provide Hope in DR Congo Outbreak
Four more Ebola survivors, including frontline nurses, have been discharged in DR Congo, offering a beacon of hope amidst a deadly regional outbreak.
EAC Holds Emergency Health Summit to Tackle Rare Ebola Outbreak
The East African Community convenes an emergency health ministers’ meeting today, June 1, 2026, to coordinate a response to a rare Ebola strain outbreak.
First Confirmed Ebola Recovery Reported in DR Congo Outbreak
The WHO reports the first confirmed recovery in the latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, where officials are battling the rare and dangerous Bundibugyo strain.
Uganda Seals Border with DR Congo Amid Rising Ebola Concerns
Uganda has closed its border with the DR Congo for four weeks to contain the spread of the Ebola virus following a public health emergency declaration by the WHO.
WHO Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in DR Congo to Halt Ebola Surge
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urges a ceasefire in DR Congo as conflict hinders efforts to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak with no known vaccine.
Ebola Crisis Deepens in DR Congo as Regional Outbreak Risks Rise
Ebola deaths in DR Congo have risen to 204 as the Bundibugyo strain spreads. WHO raises national risk to “very high” amid regional concerns and funding gaps.
DRC Halts Passenger Flights to Bunia to Contain Ebola Outbreak
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has suspended all passenger air travel to and from Bunia to mitigate the spread of the Ebola virus in the Ituri Province.
Ebola Case Confirmed in M23-Controlled Region of Eastern DR Congo
A confirmed Ebola case in M23-held Bukavu raises alarms over the deadly virus’s spread in the conflict-torn eastern DR Congo, where health agencies face severe access challenges.
DR Congo Shifts World Cup Training to Belgium Amid Ebola Concerns
DR Congo moves its World Cup training camp to Belgium following an Ebola outbreak, ensuring readiness for June matches in the US, Mexico, and Canada.