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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
Confirmed Ebola deaths in DR Congo hit 600

Confirmed Ebola deaths in DR Congo hit 600

The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces a critical Ebola outbreak with 600 confirmed deaths and infections spreading across four provinces.

Health ·9 Jul 2026, 05:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 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
WHO adds first Ebola Bundibugyo diagnostic test to its emergency list

WHO adds first Ebola Bundibugyo diagnostic test to its emergency list

The World Health Organization has added the first molecular diagnostic test for the Bundibugyo virus to its Emergency Use Listing to accelerate detection in the DRC.

Health ·3 Jul 2026, 09:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
DR Congo battles out-of-control Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak

DR Congo battles out-of-control Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak

Public health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are battling an exponential surge of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain amid resource shortages and violence.

Health ·2 Jul 2026, 10:06 ·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