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Nearly one in two Ebola patients dying in DR Congo outbreak

Almost one in two people infected with Ebola are dying, Democratic Republic of the Congo government figures show.

What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.

Over 6,000 Ebola cases confirmed in DRC as death toll nears 3,000

Outbreak in the DRC 'the fastest-spreading Ebola epidemic ever recorded,' as country struggles to contain infections.

UN chief condemns ‘indifference’ as Ebola cases mount in DR Congo

The Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) requires “urgent” action and funding to rein in its alarming spread, the UN Secretary-General told reporters at UN Headquarters on Thursday.

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DR Congo begins vaccinating against largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak

70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses have been sent to DR Congo in hope they prove effective against the Bundibugyo strain.

Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to 2 new health zones, bringing total to 60 areas affected

The two new zones affected are Biena and Manguredjipa in Congo's North Kivu province, where the case fatality rate is much higher than the overall rate of 48%, due in part to delayed response efforts, according to Congo's Ministry of Health data.

Ebola spreads to two new zones in DRC; 60 areas now affected

DRC's is the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak ever recorded, with 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths.

Congo begins Ebola vaccinations to fight country's worst outbreak in history, health minister says

The vaccination campaign was officially launched in Kisangani, the capital of Tshopo province, in the country's east, Health Minister Roger Kamba said.

100 days of Ebola and the race to stop the spread

A hundred days after the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak was declared, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing an epidemic of an unprecedented scale and efforts must grow to contain the spread in the eastern region and across borders, UN agencies warned on Monday.

Congo launches Ebola vaccination drive to tackle deadly outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo is launching an Ebola vaccination campaign to tackle the deadliest outbreak.

DRC begins vaccinating front-line healthcare workers against Ebola

Trials for a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain are ongoing as DRC authorities try to control the Ebola outbreak.

Ebola outbreak over in Uganda but cases still rising in DR Congo

The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in Uganda is over but it is still not under control in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ebola is back — and the IMF’s relief fund is empty

The IMF should provide immediate debt relief to Ebola-hit countries and use part of its gold reserves to permanently fund future health emergencies.

World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is over

International body declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new transmission, though cases rise in DR Congo.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreading exponentially, UN responders warn

As the deadliest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s history continued spreading on Friday, UN responders renewed their urgent appeal for immediate international support, with existing funding for lifesaving work critically low.

Ebola in DRC: Authorities step up river patrols as Kinshasa fears grow

In DR Congo, the Ebola outbreak continues with at least 5,514 cases recorded, and 2,462 deaths. With fears the virus will reach the capital Kinshasa, authorities have begun stepping up patrols along the Congo River, as FRANCE 24’s team on the ground reports.

DR Congo receives 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses as Bundibugyo outbreak spreads

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine from the UN’s international vaccine coordination group (ICG) to protect frontline communities against the Ebola virus disease.

Scientists deploy Merck’s Ebola vaccine in DRC

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Ebola: Motorbike riders carrying the sick may hold key to response boost

From the frontlines of the deadliest-ever Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN World Health Organization (WHO) shared details on Tuesday of a massive push for community engagement, a day after yet another ambulance attack.

Ebola cases in DRC hit 5,515 as Pope Leo urges global action to save lives

Case fatality rate climbs to nearly 48 percent in DRC, meaning almost one in two people infected with Ebola are dying.

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo now deadliest in country’s history

At least 2,325 people have died from the virus, according to official data, with outbreak on track to be biggest in history The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is now the deadliest in the country’s history, with at least 2,325 people dead, according to gove

DR Congo miners risk Ebola to make a living

DR Congo miners risk Ebola to make a living

Ebola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infections

About half of the 2,500 recorded deaths from Ebola happened in the last 20 days, the WHO says.

How the deadliest Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak can be stopped

The priorities are clear: reach every affected area, protect frontline workers, and turn commitments into action.

DR Congo receives Ebola vaccines in face of 'exponential' outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo has received more than 16,000 doses of an Ebola vaccine, as authorities step up efforts against the ongoing outbreak. More than 2,500 people have already died and health officials from the WHO are warning this epidemic could surpass the deadliest

Ebola epidemic in DR Congo is spreading 18 times faster than deadliest outbreak on record

More than 2,500 people have already died in the Ebola epidemic currently gripping the Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN coordinator for the outbreak has warned that the virus is spreading exponentially – adding that an existing pool of funds is set to run out within weeks. Det