Ebola outbreak spreads to two new Congo provinces

Ebola cases top 1,800 as outbreak spreads to 4th Congo province

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to escalate, with confirmed infections surpassing 1,800 and the virus spreading into a fourth northeastern prov...

Ebola outbreak kills 600 in Eastern Congo

The virus has also crossed the border into neighboring Uganda. The post Ebola outbreak kills 600 in Eastern Congo appeared first on BOL News.

Undetected Ebola Cases Fuel Congo Outbreak, WHO Warns

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo may be significantly larger than official figures indicate, with most new infections occurring outside known chains of transmission, raising concerns that health authorities are struggling to keep pace with the spread of the virus. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 80 of newly confirmed [] The post Undetected Ebola Cases Fuel Congo Outbreak, WHO Warns appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Rising Ebola Cases in DRC: Over 1,560 Confirmed as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO — Health authorities are currently grappling with a severe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), having recorded more than 1,560 confirmed cases across the eastern provinces of Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu. The escalating health crisis is being heavily compounded by severe funding shortfalls and dire []

Africa Matters: DRC Ebola cases surge to highest in single month

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded more than 1,000 Ebola cases in just one month, making it the fastest spread of the disease on record. And the only hospital in the eastern epicentre is struggling to cope.

Congo Ebola outbreak still spreading largely undetected, WHO says

The WHO warned that most new Ebola cases in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are not linked to known patients, suggesting the outbreak may be two to four times larger than official figures indicate. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #congo #ebola Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3SUz496 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Ebola outbreak is ‘fastest growing ever’ as 600 die in DR Congo

The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is the “fastest growing” ever, African health authorities said on Thursday, as the World Health Organization said the disease had killed 600 people. Updated numbers issued by the UN health agency showed there have been 1,759 confirmed cases in DR Congo since the outbreak was declared in mid-May, including 600 confirmed deaths. “This is the fastest growing Ebola outbreak ever, not only among the previous Bundibugyo outbreaks, but all the...

Ebola cases in Congo reach highest first-month total of any outbreak

NAIROBI (Reuters) – Congo’s Ebola outbreak has the largest ‌number of confirmed cases within the first month of any episode of the disease, a senior World Health Organization official told a briefing on Tuesday, blaming the surge on its quick spread to urban areas. The Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has [] The post Ebola cases in Congo reach highest first-month total of any outbreak appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

DRC Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Climbs to 277

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded 277 deaths and 1,094 confirmed Ebola cases since the outbreak was declared on May 15 in the eastern province of Ituri, with health authorities warning that community transmission is actively accelerating across three provinces and has already spilled into neighboring Uganda. The outbreak has affected 34 of []

Uganda Contains Ebola Outbreak After Imported Cases From Congo

Uganda has contained the spread of Ebola nearly two months after the outbreak was declared following the importation of cases from the neighbouring Congo, a senior health official said.

Congo-Kinshasa: Epidemic Coalition Focuses on Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine

[allAfrica] The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been labelled the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever, not only among the previous Bundibugyo outbreaks. This has raised concern that response efforts are falling behind the virus. As of 10 July 2026, the DR Congo had recorded 1,759 confirmed cases and 600 deaths. Neighbouring Uganda had reported 20 cases, including two fatalities and 17 recoveries.

Concerns grow over accelerating spread of Ebola in Congo: 1,155 cases and 304 deaths

Health authorities are reporting a new increase in cases over the past 24 hours, while the outbreak of the rare Budibugi strain continues to spread The post Concerns grow over accelerating spread of Ebola in Congo: 1,155 cases and 304 deaths appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Ebola outbreak spreads to fourth province in Congo as deaths rise

Ebola outbreak spreads to fourth province in Congo as deaths rise

World : Confirmed Ebola Cases In Dr Congo Cross 1,000 As New Infections Recorded

KIGALI (Rwanda), June 22 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The Democratic Republic of Congo’s total confirmed Ebola virus cases surged beyond 1,000 Sunday as new infections were recorded, said health authorities.

CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: 7/10/26

CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: July 10, 2026

Lassa fever surges as Nigeria records 66 cases, 7 deaths in 3 weeks

Meanwhile, the NCDC's latest report also showed that the outbreak continued to spread across 23 states and 111 local government areas. The post Lassa fever surges as Nigeria records 66 cases, 7 deaths in 3 weeks appeared first on Vanguard News.

France reports first case of Ebola

It comes after a doctor returned to France from central Africa France has reported its first case of Ebola, as per the country’s health ministry. The Ebola outbreak in Africa has been going on now for a number of weeks. Reports of a spread of Ebola began in mid-May 2026 with health authorities in the []

Healthcare situation in DR Congo improves amidst Ebola crisis

The Ebola virus continues to spread across the DR Congo but local healthcare workers say the situation has improved.

Ebola cases climb to over 1,800 in DR Congo as virus spreads to 4th province

Health authorities declare disease spread to new Haut-Uele province in northeastern Congo after 7 deaths confirmed

Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed 600 and is reaching new provinces

Congo's latest Ebola outbreak has killed 600 people and is now spreading into provinces that had been untouched. Authorities have logged 1,759 confirmed cases since declaring the outbreak on May 15, and new suspected cases have surfaced in Kisangani, in Tshopo province, well beyond the epicenter in Ituri. — Read the rest The post Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed 600 and is reaching new provinces appeared first on Boing Boing.

This Ebola Outbreak Could Be The Worst In History

2026 Ebola crisis The 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda has rapidly become one of the most serious Ebola crises. Caused [] The post This Ebola Outbreak Could Be The Worst In History appeared first on URL Media.

27 cases reported in new measles outbreak in Quebec

A new measles outbreak is underway in Quebec. A total of 27 cases have been reported, the majority of which are in the Capitale-Nationale region. The most recent case was identified on June 28. About ten cases of measles were reported last week alone in the Portneuf RCM. The locations where exposure occurred include the [] The post 27 cases reported in new measles outbreak in Quebec appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Ebola Puts Spotlight on Trump's America First Health Strategy

In this edition of Next Africa, we examine how the Donald Trump administration's America First health strategy is changing the landscape of healthcare across Africa as a growing Ebola outbreak spreads through the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya warns that containing the virus will require more funding, not tighter border controls. Plus, Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja speaks with IAVI CEO Mark Feinberg who says clinical trials of a vaccine could begin by the end of this year. (Source: Bloomberg)

Kenya halts US-backed Ebola facility after public backlash | DW News

Kenya has ordered a halt to a controversial US-backed Ebola quarantine facility after a court ruling and deadly protests. The project, intended to receive people exposed to the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has raised concerns over safety, transparency and sovereignty. We look at why the plan sparked such strong opposition - and what forced the government to change course. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #kenya #ebola #us

Africa news roundup: 19-25 June

This week: Ebola in France, a strengthened alliance and tackling South Africa's new No1 killer The post Africa news roundup: 19-25 June appeared first on Research Professional News.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak: US sends experimental medicine and testing kits

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is straining a fragile health system, with hospitals at capacity and a new 80-bed treatment centre in Bunia under construction; facilities operate across Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu. Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports from Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #EbolaOutbreak #DRCongo #Bunia #HealthcareCrisis #HumanitarianCrisis #DisplacementCamps #TreatmentCentres #HealthWorkers #aljazeeraenglish

Ebola Spreads to Fourth Province in Congo as U.N. Warns of $3.6 Billion Economic Hit

Ebola has spread to a fourth province in Democratic Republic of Congo, while a United Nations development report warns the outbreak could cost Africa up to 3.6 billion and eliminate 328,000 jobs. The DRC government has banned public gatherings in four provinces including the capital.

Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Expands – WHO

The World Health Organisation, WHO, said the Ebola outbreak in Congo has not yet stabilised and is still expanding, with transmission fuelled by ‌population movement, a World Health Official said on Tuesday. The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed 1,561 ​cases, including 506 deaths, in the worst-ever ​outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo species of Ebola, [] The post Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Expands – WHO appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

DR Congo Ebola cases rise to 956 amid ongoing outbreak

Kinshasa, June 21 (SANA) The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported a rise in confirmed Ebola cases to 956, as the country continues to grapple with an active outbreak of the virus. According to a statement from the Congolese Ministry of Health cited by Reuters, the total number of confirmed infections has reached 956, []

Ebola Cases in DR Congo Rise Above 1700 & Death Toll Reaches 625

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded a sharp increase in Ebola infections, with confirmed cases climbing to 1,792, according to the country's health authorities.

Ebola deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo: heath authorities

KINSHASA, DR Congo: The Ebola epidemic has claimed more than 300 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a little over one month after it was declared, health authorities...

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