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Democratic Republic of Congo

US restricts travel from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan over Ebola outbreak

US restricts travel from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan over Ebola outbreak

The United States has implemented a 30-day travel suspension for individuals arriving from three African nations following a WHO public health emergency.

Health ·14 Jul 2026, 05:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
US citizen working in DR Congo tests positive for Ebola

US citizen working in DR Congo tests positive for Ebola

A US medical missionary has been evacuated to Germany for treatment after contracting Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Health ·11 Jul 2026, 11:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
Congo Ebola outbreak still spreading largely undetected, WHO official says

Congo Ebola outbreak still spreading largely undetected, WHO official says

Health officials warn that the true scale of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo may be significantly higher than official data indicates.

Health ·10 Jul 2026, 14:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Ebola outbreak in Congo still spreading, WHO says

Ebola outbreak in Congo still spreading, WHO says

The Democratic Republic of Congo faces a growing Ebola crisis driven by a rare strain with no approved vaccine, complicated by conflict and community resistance.

Health ·7 Jul 2026, 20:01 ·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
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
US CDC raises Ebola response to highest level for Central Africa outbreak

US CDC raises Ebola response to highest level for Central Africa outbreak

The CDC has escalated its operational response to the highest level following a severe Ebola outbreak in Central Africa involving the Bundibugyo virus strain.

Health ·27 Jun 2026, 18:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Ebola epidemic deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo

Ebola epidemic deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo

A deadly Ebola epidemic driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain has claimed over 300 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Response efforts are hindered by regional conflict and the absence of approved vaccines or treatments.

Health ·27 Jun 2026, 05:03 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in DRC and Uganda exceeds 1,100 cases

Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in DRC and Uganda exceeds 1,100 cases

Health officials are battling the largest Bundibugyo strain outbreak to date, facing critical challenges in diagnostics and a lack of licensed vaccines.

Health ·26 Jun 2026, 08:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read