Democratic Republic of Congo
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.
Trial of potential Ebola antiviral under way: WHO
The World Health Organization has launched the EBO-PEP clinical trial to test an experimental antiviral drug on individuals exposed to the deadly Bundibugyo virus.
WHO launches first clinical trials of antivirals for Bundibugyo Ebola
The World Health Organization has initiated randomized controlled trials for antiviral treatments and post-exposure prophylaxis to combat a deadly Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.