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DRC’s Ebola outbreak has the potential to become a global pandemic. How to make sure it doesn’t

Given its speed, scale and scope, the Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease that broke out in the Democratic Republic of Congo in mid-2026 could become a global epidemic.

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DRC’s Ebola epidemic could be the worst in history: 4 things that could help end it

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s fight against Ebola has reached a tipping point. It can accelerate what it has been doing to bring the latest outbreak under control, or risk allowing it to persist as the worst Ebola epidemic ever recorded.

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Congo's Ebola death toll crosses 3,000 amid worst outbreak in country's history; cases top 6,100

More than 6,100 Ebola cases and 3,000 deaths are recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Weak surveillance and insecurity hinder efforts to contain the nation's worst-ever epidemic. Schools have reopened amid concerns about potential transmission within classrooms. No approved vaccine exists for the Bundibugyo species, though some are in…

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Ebola outbreak: five big questions

On 23 August, it will be 100 days since the Bundibugyo strain was first reported. How did it became the DRC’s most deadly outbreak and what must be done to stop it becoming the world’s largest?

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Congo's Ebola Outbreak Has Passed 2,300 Deaths and Is Now the Deadliest in the Country's History

WHO says the Bundibugyo outbreak in DR Congo has killed 2,325 people, surpassing the 2018 to 2020 epidemic as the country's deadliest.

Medical Daily

Millions of Africans are displaced without crossing a border – and their needs are often overlooked

The eruption of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo in May 2026 sparked a major crisis.

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Deadly Congo Ebola Outbreak Hits Catastrophic Record, Kills One Human Every 30 Minutes as UN Panics

The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing its deadliest Ebola outbreak, with over 2,300 deaths in three months. The Bundibugyo virus strain complicates response efforts due to lack of vaccines

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Ebola Kills One Person Every 30 Minutes as Congo Faces Fastest-Growing Outbreak in History

The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing its deadliest Ebola outbreak, with over 2,325 deaths and nearly 5,000 infections, driven by the Bundibugyo strain, lacking approved vaccines or treatments.

International Business Times UK

Can a vaccine built for one Ebola virus stop another? The World Health Organization is about to find out

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended prioritising the Ervebo vaccine for testing in a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The vaccine was originally developed to protect against Zaire ebolavirus, the species responsible for the devastating west African epidemic just over a decade ago. It was…

The Conversation

Moderna Begins First Human Trial of a Vaccine for the Ebola Strain Driving Congo's Outbreak

Moderna started a phase 1 trial of an mRNA vaccine against Bundibugyo ebolavirus, a strain for which no vaccine is approved, that is driving an outbreak in Congo.

Medical Daily

Moderna starts human trials for Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine as Congo's outbreak continues

Moderna has vaccinated the first participants in a trial for a Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, as the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to battle its fastest-growing outbreak on record.

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Congo Ebola Outbreak Passes Kivu Epidemic to Become the Largest Ever Recorded Outside West Africa

WHO data show 3,605 confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola cases in DR Congo, surpassing the 2018 Kivu epidemic. Deaths now exceed 1,600, with no licensed vaccine.

Medical Daily

The First Vaccine Built for This Ebola Strain Has Entered Human Testing as the DRC Outbreak Becomes the Country's Largest

Oxford launched the first Phase 1 trial of a Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine. Licensed Ebola vaccines target a different species and do not cover this strain.

Medical Daily

WHO Says the Congo Ebola Outbreak Is Now the Largest Ever Recorded in the Country as Confirmed Deaths Near 1,600

WHO says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC is the country's largest ever, with 3,605 confirmed cases and 1,587 deaths as of July 30.

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The Guardian - UK

Ebola outbreak in DRC the fastest growing in the history of the virus

As the death toll rises to almost 1,500, and with a vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain potentially still months away, health workers face a battle to slow the outbreak

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Nato vows to defend its territory after Russian missile explodes in Poland

Nato pledges to defend its territory after Russian missile explodes in Poland First human volunteer vaccinated against Bundibugyo strain of Ebola Egypt confirms drone attack caused fire on gas tankers near Suez Canal Tourists run out of food and water as cruise ship stranded on Danube How Prague Zoo is…

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Merck-Backed Lab Gets $8.5 Million to Fast-Track a Vaccine for a Rapidly Spreading Ebola Outbreak

Hilleman Laboratories, a Singapore-based joint venture of Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE:MRK) MSD division and Wellcome, said Thursday it will develop and manufacture clinical trial doses of an investigational Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine with up to $8.5 million in funding from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI).

Medical Daily

CDC Renews Ebola Travel Restrictions Through Mid-August as DRC Bundibugyo Cases Rise to 2,344 with No Vaccine Available

CDC renewed Ebola travel restrictions July 13 through mid-August. DRC cases hit 2,344 with 930 deaths. No vaccine exists for Bundibugyo. What travelers and the public need to know.

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Uganda Clears Final Ebola Patient, Starting 42-Day Countdown to Outbreak End

Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient on July 16, 2026, starting the 42-day countdown to declaring the outbreak over. Here is what the milestone means and what comes next.

Medical Daily

DRC Ebola Death Toll Passes 1,000 as Fastest-Spreading Outbreak on Record Continues

Ebola deaths in the DRC surpassed 1,000 on July 23, 2026, in the fastest-spreading outbreak on record. No vaccine or treatment exists for this strain. Here is what to know.

Medical Daily

Ebola Kills 999 in DRC as Two Americans Are Evacuated and the Outbreak Shows No Sign of Slowing

The DRC Ebola outbreak has killed 999 people as of July 21, 2026. Two U.S. citizens have been evacuated to Germany. Here is what Americans need to know.

International Business Times UK

Ebola Virus Outbreak: Fastest-Spreading Strain in History Kills Over 1,000 as WHO Warns No Treatment Exists

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed over 1,000 lives, with the Bundibugyo strain spreading rapidly. Health officials struggle to contain the crisis amid logistical challenges.

Medical Daily

CDC Warns Ebola and Hantavirus Can Both Start Like the Flu: Why Early Diagnosis Matters

CMAJ published clinical reviews on Ebola and hantavirus in June 2026, warning both begin with flu-like symptoms. With both diseases active, here's what clinicians and patients need to know.

Medical Daily

Seven American Aid Workers Are Quarantined in Kenya as DRC Ebola Spreads into Ituri's Most Remote Zones

Seven Samaritan's Purse aid workers are under a 21-day quarantine in Kenya after DRC Ebola exposure. New U.S. rules now require quarantine outside the country for DRC returnees.

Medical Daily

37 New Ebola Deaths in 24 Hours Signal the DRC Outbreak Remains in Active, Uncontrolled Spread

Congo reported 37 new Bundibugyo Ebola deaths in a single 24-hour period, one of the highest daily tolls recorded. Clinical trials of remdesivir and MBP134 are now underway.

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