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DR Congo battles rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak amid conflict

DR Congo battles rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak amid conflict

A rare species of the Ebola virus is spreading through the Democratic Republic of Congo, compounded by violent conflict and deep community distrust.

Health ·18 Jul 2026, 04:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
There's no treatment designed for the Ebola strain ravaging DRC. But now there's hope

There's no treatment designed for the Ebola strain ravaging DRC. But now there's hope

With no licensed vaccines for the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, researchers are testing repurposed antiviral drugs and monoclonal antibodies in the DRC.

Health ·7 Jul 2026, 17:03 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola treatment starts in DRC, WHO says

Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola treatment starts in DRC, WHO says

A new clinical trial has enrolled its first patient in the Democratic Republic of Congo, evaluating two priority therapies to combat the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak.

Health ·4 Jul 2026, 11:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read