Africa CDC Cautions About Ebola Spread in Congo
The Africa Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC) issued a warning on Thursday stating that Ebola continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Although the number of cases has decreased in Ituri province, the outbreak is now increasing in the adjacent provinces of North Kivu and Haut-Uele. The DRC government reported […]
“Ebola is Prevailing”: Outbreak Becomes the Most Lethal in the History of DR Congo
Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo Reaches Grim Milestone In a stark announcement on Sunday, the public health agency of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reported that at least 2,325 individuals have succumbed to Ebola in the ongoing outbreak in the eastern regions. This development marks the deadliest outbreak in the nation’s […]
Uganda announces it is ‘Ebola free’ after the final patient was released in June
Uganda Declares Itself Ebola-Free KAMPALA, Uganda — On Tuesday, Ugandan officials announced that the country is officially “free” from Ebola after the last patient was discharged from a hospital in mid-June. This marks a significant milestone, especially since the virus continues to impact remote regions in neighboring Congo. The Ugandan government has consistently linked its […]
Health Workers in DR Congo Strike as Ebola Cases Exceed 3,000
On Saturday, health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) went on strike due to unpaid bonuses, coinciding with the confirmed Ebola cases surpassing 3,000. The strike affected the Eliquia Ebola Treatment Center in Bunia, the capital city of Ituri province, which is at the heart of the Ebola outbreak. Employees indicated that they […]
DR Congo Records Over 1,000 Ebola Deaths as Outbreak Spreads Rapidly
Health officials in Africa confirmed on Wednesday that over two months after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency, there have been 1,031 deaths linked to the ongoing Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Earlier this year, infections began rising sharply in the eastern provinces of Ituri and […]
U.S. Citizen Diagnosed with Ebola in DR Congo
Ebola Infection Report in the Democratic Republic of the Congo The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that an American involved in humanitarian efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has contracted Ebola. While the CDC hasn’t disclosed specific patient details, they mentioned they are collaborating with the individual’s […]
Second US citizen tests positive for Ebola in the DRC, confirms CDC
Ebola Case Reported in Democratic Republic of the Congo The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that an American citizen working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has tested positive for Ebola as the virus spreads in Central Africa. This person, who remains unidentified, is affiliated with a humanitarian organization and […]
Ebola Cases in DR Congo Exceed 1,200, Resulting in 360 Deaths
Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reported that the confirmed number of Ebola cases in the ongoing outbreak has now reached 1,274, with 360 fatalities. Recently, a new Ebola infection was identified in the Haut Ouere department, which is adjacent to the DRC’s borders […]
Trial Planned to Evaluate Remdesivir, Previously Used for Coronavirus, in Combatting Ebola in DR Congo
WHO to Begin Trials for Potential Ebola Treatment On Wednesday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), announced that trials for two possible treatments targeting the Ebola Bundibugyo virus are set to start next week. The Ebola Bundibugyo strain has been linked to ongoing outbreaks in both the Democratic Republic of […]
DR Congo Uses Public Transit to Transport Ebola Samples
Ebola Concerns in the DRC Radio Okapi, operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), reported that on Wednesday, biological samples of the deadly Ebola virus were being moved in public vehicles within certain outbreak areas. Due to inadequate transportation facilities, health authorities faced limited options for this critical task. Healthcare professionals in the […]