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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WHO and Africa CDC launch a $518 million plan to coordinate Ebola preparedness and response efforts across the African continent.
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.
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Originally sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, the public health partnership between China and Brazil has grown into a strategic pharmaceutical alliance.
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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 Chief Sees Progress in DRC’s Ebola Response Efforts
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reports a positive turn in the DRC’s Ebola response, with suspected cases dropping significantly.
Ghana Enhances Health Security with Ebola Screening for High-Risk Travelers
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WHO Revises Downward Suspected Ebola Cases in Democratic Republic of Congo
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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 Sends Medical Expert Team to DRC to Combat Ebola Outbreak
A Chinese anti-epidemic medical team has arrived in Kinshasa for a three-month mission to support the DRC’s response to the 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.
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.
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 Expert Medical Team to DRC for Ebola Control
China dispatches a high-level medical expert team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to support Ebola control efforts following a WHO emergency declaration.
China Deploys High-Level Medical Expert Team to DRC for Ebola Control
China has dispatched a high-level medical expert team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to support critical Ebola control efforts following a WHO emergency declaration.
WHO Chief Affirms Ebola Recovery Possible Following DRC Facility Visit
Following a visit to a new Ebola facility in the DRC on May 31, the WHO Director-General emphasized that recovery is possible and urged civilians to seek designated treatment.
DRC World Cup Team Establishes Houston Base Amid Health Crisis at Home
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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.