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DR Congo Ebola outbreak outpaces response as cases surge undetected

DR Congo Ebola outbreak outpaces response as cases surge undetected

The Bundibugyo virus is fueling the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in Africa's history, outpacing medical responses amid regional conflict and community violence.

Health ·16 Jul 2026, 18:02 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
Congo: Ebola Outbreak Spreads to Provinces Haut-Uele and Tshopo

Congo: Ebola Outbreak Spreads to Provinces Haut-Uele and Tshopo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces a critical health crisis as a rare strain of Ebola expands into new provinces amid regional conflict and healthcare strain.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 11:02 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
Africa CDC and WHO chiefs to visit DRC to accelerate Ebola response

Africa CDC and WHO chiefs to visit DRC to accelerate Ebola response

Director-Generals Jean Kaseya and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will visit Bunia as the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak spreads to a fourth province in the DRC.

Health ·11 Jul 2026, 22:02 ·Sara Lindqvist 2 min read
DR Congo Ebola outbreak is fastest growing ever with 600 deaths

DR Congo Ebola outbreak is fastest growing ever with 600 deaths

Health authorities warn that the current Ebola outbreak in the DRC is spreading faster than any previous event, complicated by a rare viral strain and active conflict.

Health ·10 Jul 2026, 06:02 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Uganda finds isolated Marburg virus case, Africa CDC says

Uganda finds isolated Marburg virus case, Africa CDC says

Africa CDC has confirmed a fatal case of Marburg virus in a young child in western Uganda. The discovery comes as the region continues to battle an Ebola outbreak.

Health ·2 Jul 2026, 03:05 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
DR Congo bans mass gatherings in Kinshasa to stop Ebola spread

DR Congo bans mass gatherings in Kinshasa to stop Ebola spread

The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended public rallies in the capital and three other provinces to prevent the spread of a rare Ebola variant.

Health ·30 Jun 2026, 06:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 2 min read