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DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills 754

DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills 754

A Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in 754 confirmed deaths, complicated by treatment gaps and local resistance.

Health ·15 Jul 2026, 06:05 ·Sara Lindqvist 2 min read
Congo Ebola treatment center staff strike over unpaid salaries

Congo Ebola treatment center staff strike over unpaid salaries

Health workers at Rwampara General Hospital have shuttered the facility and blocked roads, demanding unpaid salaries amid a deadly Bundibugyo virus outbreak.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 23:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Congo Ebola workers strike

Congo Ebola workers strike

Medical staff and support workers in northeast Congo have shut down an Ebola treatment center to protest months of unpaid salaries and bonuses.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 17:06 ·Sara Lindqvist 2 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
DRC Ebola outbreak continues to spread undetected as cases surge

DRC Ebola outbreak continues to spread undetected as cases surge

With 1,792 confirmed cases and silent transmission in Ituri province, the DRC outbreak is outpacing containment efforts. Clinical trials for two antivirals have begun.

Health ·12 Jul 2026, 21:06 ·Sara Lindqvist 2 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
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
Global breast cancer cases could exceed 3.5 million by 2050

Global breast cancer cases could exceed 3.5 million by 2050

The World Health Organization warns of a significant surge in global cancer cases by 2050, highlighting a critical disparity in survival rates and treatment access.

Health ·11 Jul 2026, 10:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 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
WHO Calls for Urgent Global Action as Cancer Cases Expected to Nearly Double by 2050

WHO Calls for Urgent Global Action as Cancer Cases Expected to Nearly Double by 2050

The World Health Organization warns that annual cancer cases are projected to rise to nearly 35 million by 2050 without urgent global intervention.

Health ·9 Jul 2026, 15:02 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
DR Congo Ebola death toll reaches 600 as healthcare workers strike

DR Congo Ebola death toll reaches 600 as healthcare workers strike

The DR Congo's 17th Ebola outbreak has caused 600 deaths and 1,759 confirmed cases, while healthcare workers in Ituri province face payment delays.

Health ·9 Jul 2026, 06:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 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
The next pandemic is not a matter of if, but when,' Oxford professor says

The next pandemic is not a matter of if, but when,' Oxford professor says

While vaccine technology has advanced rapidly, global health experts warn that political complacency and infrastructure gaps leave the world vulnerable to a future pandemic.

Health ·8 Jul 2026, 08:01 ·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
Jolted by Ebola, Countries Try Again to Finish Pandemic Treaty

Jolted by Ebola, Countries Try Again to Finish Pandemic Treaty

World Health Organization members are meeting in Geneva to resolve disputes over the PABS system as new health crises heighten the urgency for a treaty.

Health ·6 Jul 2026, 15:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Residents in Congo cling to hope as Ebola treatment trial begins

Residents in Congo cling to hope as Ebola treatment trial begins

Researchers have launched a study in eastern Congo to determine if remdesivir, MBP134, or a combination of both can increase survival rates for those infected with the Bundibugyo virus.

Health ·6 Jul 2026, 06:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
Congo launches experimental Ebola treatment trials in Bunia to fight virus

Congo launches experimental Ebola treatment trials in Bunia to fight virus

Medical teams in eastern Congo are testing experimental treatments for an Ebola outbreak that has caused 438 deaths in the Ituri province.

Health ·5 Jul 2026, 15:01 ·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
DR Congo reports 1,502 confirmed Ebola cases and 473 deaths

DR Congo reports 1,502 confirmed Ebola cases and 473 deaths

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are struggling to contain the largest Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak on record amidst regional insecurity.

Health ·4 Jul 2026, 10:02 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read