WHO puts Ebola outbreak death rate at ‘huge’ 30-50% as chief arrives in DRC Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus calls for ceasefire among armed groups to help avoid deaths from preventable disease The Guardian - UK · May 29
Ebola: 'You are not alone' in fight, vows DR Congo-bound WHO chief The World Health Organization chief is heading to the Democratic Republic of Congo to combat a deadly Ebola outbreak. He pledged full support to the nation, emphasizing that together they will overcome the crisis. The outbreak is severely impacting Ituri province, a region already facing multiple challenges. The Economic Times · May 28
Urgent aid rushed to Congo amid Ebola outbreak as health workers battle community distrust Aid supplies have been rushed to Congo to tackle the Ebola outbreak The Independent UK · May 28
WHO chief calls for DRC ceasefire to tackle Ebola outbreak Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warns of ‘catastrophic collision of disease and conflict’, as Uganda closes border with DRC The Guardian - UK · May 27
1 in 3 people at centre of deadly Ebola outbreak don’t believe it is real: ‘A satanic disease’ Only 64 per cent of residents in the Ituri region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) told ActionAid that the virus was not linked to spiritual or mythical causes The Independent UK · May 26
Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO Director general of World Health Organization urges neighbouring countries to take immediate action The Guardian - UK · May 25
WHO puts suspected Ebola deaths at 220, warns outbreak is outpacing response efforts The World Health Organization warned Monday that a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda was outpacing response efforts, with at least 220 suspected deaths reported. Health workers in the conflict-hit Ituri province face attacks on medical facilities, complicating efforts to contain the rare Bundibugyo… France 24 · May 25
How Congo is battling an Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and anger Ebola treatment centers in eastern Congo are being attacked. This violence stems from deep-seated issues like rebel conflict and displacement. International aid cuts have weakened health facilities. Local communities are angry, complicating efforts to control the outbreak. Authorities are implementing new burial protocols and increasing security. The Economic Times · May 24
Attacks on Ebola treatment centers are one of several problems affecting Congo's outbreak response In the Eastern Congo, a troubling surge of Ebola is compounded by deliberate attacks on medical facilities, igniting frustration among the populace after years of conflict and state neglect. Aid reductions have crippled healthcare systems, and the Bundibugyo strain poses a unique challenge without any available vaccine. The Economic Times · May 24
Suspected Ebola cases surpass 900 as treatment centre attacks hinder Congo response Officials say a ‘devastating set of emergencies’ are converging at the epicentre of the outbreak The Independent UK · May 24
Furious crowd torches Ebola hospital tents in DR Congo Rwampara hospital lies near Bunia in the DRC's Ituri province, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak. Euronews · May 22
Appeals in Congo for more supplies as aid groups warn Ebola outbreak is ‘gaining momentum’ Healthcare workers and aid groups in eastern Congo have appealed for more supplies and staff to respond to the outbreak of a rare type of Ebola, as armed groups continued to threaten safety of the region already grappling with displacement and humanitarian crisis The Independent UK · May 21
Ebola returns: How to fight outbreak amid defunding of global health? Can border walls keep out pandemics? The World Health Organization is officially branding the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo a "public health emergency of international concern". As the death toll from the rare strain climbs, so does the number of contact cases. Ituri province may seem remote on a… France 24 · May 21
As WHO sounds alarm over Ebola in DRC, what can be learned from previous outbreaks? Conflict, mistrust and delayed detection could complicate response to emergency caused by Bundibugyo variant The Guardian - UK · May 19
The Independent UK · May 19 Congo reports more Ebola cases as WHO expresses concern over scale and speed of the outbreak The Congolese health ministry is reporting that there have been at least 131 deaths and over 500 suspected cases in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo
The Independent UK · May 18 American doctor tests positive for Ebola as death toll in Congo outbreak surpasses 100 The Bundibugyo strain spread undetected for at least a few weeks, health experts and aid workers said
The Guardian - UK · May 18 ‘It’s heartbreaking’: panic in eastern DRC over return of Ebola Residents of Ituri province fear spread of disease and economic impact of outbreak six years after the last
The Independent UK · May 18 Congo health minister announces 3 Ebola treatment centers in Ituri amid ongoing outbreak The Congolese health minister has announced the opening of three treatment centers in eastern Congo as the Ebola outbreak continues
The Guardian - UK · May 17 What is Ebola and why is the outbreak in DRC causing so much concern? Strain of virus with no vaccine has potential to overrun response impeded by conflict and misinformation
The Times of India · May 17 Ebola virus outbreak: WHO declares international health emergency after rare strain kills 87 in Congo The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency over a rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with dozens dead. Cases and deaths are rising, particularly in Congo's Ituri province, where community spread and violence complicate containment efforts. This marks Congo's 17th Ebola outbreak.
The Guardian - UK · May 17 WHO says Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda is ‘emergency’ of international concern At least 80 deaths and more than 300 suspected cases in the DRC, while Uganda reports spread from travellers
The Economic Times · May 17 WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global public health emergency The World Health Organisation has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. This outbreak has caused suspected deaths and confirmed cases in DRC's Ituri province. Uganda has also reported confirmed cases, including one death, from individuals travelling from…
The Independent UK · May 16 Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80 At least 80 people have died in Congo’s new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province
The Times of India · May 16 Ebola outbreak in DR Congo: Over 80 dead, 246 cases reported in Ituri province; health emergency declared Africa's top public health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the eastern Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with 246 cases and 80 deaths reported so far, mainly in the gold-mining towns of Mongwalu and Rwampara.
The Economic Times · May 16 A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa CDC has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province. Hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths have been recorded. The virus is highly contagious and can be fatal. This outbreak raises concerns due to population movement and insecurity. Health authorities are convening an urgent meeting to…