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: 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.
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.
Global Response Intensifies Against Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda
WHO updates and international efforts, including critical support from Chinese medical experts, aim to contain the rare Bundibugyo-strain Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda.
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.
WHO Reports 321 Confirmed Ebola Cases in DRC as Containment Efforts Intensify
The WHO reports 321 confirmed Ebola cases and 48 deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since the outbreak began on May 15.
China Deploys Specialized Medical Delegation to Combat Ebola in DRC
China has deployed a three-month mission of medical experts, including specialists in epidemiology and traditional Chinese medicine, to help the DRC fight a new Ebola outbreak.
China Sends Expert Medical Delegation to Fight Ebola Outbreak in DRC
China has deployed a multi-disciplinary medical team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to assist in the fight against a new Ebola outbreak.
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.
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.
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.
China Announces Emergency Aid for DRC and African Nations Combatting Ebola
China pledges emergency humanitarian assistance to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other African nations to combat the recent Ebola outbreak.
China Pledges Active Support for African Nations Battling Ebola Outbreak
China announces emergency humanitarian aid and medical teams for the DRC and other African nations facing the latest Ebola outbreak, reinforcing China-Africa solidarity.
China Pledges Emergency Assistance to African Nations Battling Ebola
China announces emergency humanitarian aid and medical expert teams for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other African nations fighting the latest Ebola 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.
Uganda to Press On With Anti-ADF Operations in DRC Despite Ebola Outbreak
Uganda’s military will continue joint operations against the ADF in the DRC despite an Ebola outbreak, balancing security needs with health protocols.
Global Health Gaps Exposed as Ebola Outbreak Tests System Resilience
A recent Ebola outbreak is highlighting the fragility of global health networks following the 2025 dissolution of USAID and significant cuts to US foreign assistance.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC: Suspected Cases Surpass 1,000
Suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have surpassed 1,000, with Africa CDC warning that 11 other nations are now at high risk.
Zambia Clears Suspected Ebola Cases Amid Regional Health Alert
Zambia has cleared two suspected Ebola cases as the country strengthens surveillance following an outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo.