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US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo
A US citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, as the Central African country struggles to contain the swelling outbreak.
Ebola death toll reaches 600, as new cases suspected in other parts of Congo
New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said, signaling the continued spread of the disease beyond the epicenter in Ituri.
Health workers fighting Ebola go on strike after months without pay
Doctors and Nurses on the front lines of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola response have reached a breaking point.
Ebola: Misinformation fuels violent attacks on health workers
BBC Verify looks at multiple incidents linked to misinformation during latest Ebola outbreak, which has infected more than 1,700 people and killed 580 in DR Congo since mid-May.
Ebola misinformation is fuelling attacks on health workers in DR Congo
False claims about Ebola are linked to attacks on treatment facilities, assaults on health workers and disruptions to burials.
Some health workers in Congo’s Ebola outbreak go on strike over pay issues as deaths near 600
Healthcare workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak are walking off their jobs to protest delays in their payments.
Delaware Chancery Court to rule on Wilmington City Council’s bid to oust member who switched political parties
Council President Trippi Congo argues Councilman James Spadola vacated his seat by switching parties, which Spadola denies.
Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as health workers threaten to strike
The outbreak has recorded 1,561 cases, including 506 deaths, since it was declared on May 15 as the spread continues to outpace response, Congo's Ministry of Health said in its latest update on Sunday night.
Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as frontline health workers threaten to strike
Health professionals demand payment and better conditions, citing inadequate supplies and poor salaries.
Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as health workers threaten to strike
Frontline workers have threatened to strike over unpaid benefits and poor working conditions.
Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as health workers threaten to strike
Authorities report that at least 500 people have died from over 1,500 confirmed Ebola cases in Congo.
Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as health workers threaten to strike
Authorities report that at least 500 people have died from over 1,500 confirmed Ebola cases in Congo
Congo River releases 40,000 cubic metres of freshwater into the Atlantic every second. Scientists trace where it goes
Every second, the Congo River releases about 40,000 cubic metres of freshwater into the Atlantic Ocean. That makes it the world's second largest river by discharge.
Residents in eastern Congo cling to hope as a new Ebola treatment trial begins
At the Ebola treatment center inside Bunia's Evangelical Medical Center, in eastern Congo's Ituri province, the launch of the research was marked by urgency rather than ceremony.
Residents in Congo cling to hope as Ebola treatment trial begins
Survival will be tracked for 28 days after starting treatment
Residents in Congo cling to hope as a new Ebola treatment trial begins
Residents at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak are pinning their hopes on two experimental treatments.
Residents in Congo cling to hope as a new Ebola treatment trial begins
Residents at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak are pinning their hopes on two experimental treatments.
Residents in eastern Congo cling to hope as a new Ebola treatment trial begins
Residents in Congo's Ebola outbreak zone are hopeful as researchers begin a study of two potential treatments.
Watch Ebola Crisis Exposes Congo's Fragile Health System
Daniele Nyirandutiye, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, discusses how the Ebola outbreak in Congo exposed critical weaknesses in healthcare and why long-term investment is essential.
A safe return home: Tackling stigma on Uganda's Ebola frontline
As Uganda works to contain an Ebola outbreak that is also affecting neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), health workers are doing more than responding to a deadly virus. They are helping families navigate fear, misinformation and stigma.
France’s First Ebola Patient Has Recovered, Health Minister Says
A doctor who was diagnosed with Ebola in France last month after doing humanitarian work in the Democratic Republic of Congo has recovered and left the hospital.
Taking the world’s temperature: WHO chief spotlights global health emergencies
The hantavirus global outbreak is officially over, Ebola outbreaks are growing in Africa and responders are helping recovery efforts in quake-hit Venezuela, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief said on Thursday, announcing updates on global health emergencies.
Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola treatment starts in DRC, WHO says
A treatment trial for the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo enrolled its first patient on Thursday, marking a milestone in efforts to combat the epidemic, WHO chief Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters.
'It takes a lot of courage': DR Congo health workers battle Ebola
In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, frontline health workers are battling an Ebola outbreak with little protection.
Patient enrolment begins in a scientific trial to identify the first effective treatments for Bundibugyo virus disease
In a major international effort to evaluate potential treatments for Ebola disease due to Bundibugyo virus (BVD), the PARTNERS clinical trial has opened enrolment today for patients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
An AP journalist describes a month in the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak
An Associated Press journalist spent a month in the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak documenting the toll and the challenges for health workers in a conflict zone.
On the front line of Congo’s Ebola outbreak
Al Jazeera's Catherine Wambua-Soi reports from Bunia, on the front line of the Ebola response.
England vow to ‘keep pounding the rock’ shows Thomas Tuchel will stick with his tactic
Thomas Tuchel forecast how DR Congo was going to play. He got it wrong but at least England do have a plan, and they’re going to stick to it
World Cup 2026: Why England and Thomas Tuchel should be worried about DR Congo ahead of last-32 clash
DR Congo health workers battle Ebola despite scant protection
In Ituri, DR Congo's Ebola epicenter, overwhelmed clinics and a lack of protective gear leave health workers exposed as the outbreak spreads beyond control.
2026 World Cup: Colombia wins Group K thanks to Portugal draw as DR Congo also advances
We won't get a meeting between Messi and Ronaldo in the quarterfinals.
Ebola outbreak is still outpacing response, WHO's Tedros says
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is continuing to outpace response efforts, World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday.
France Identifies First Case of Ebola
The patient is a doctor who had traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the health ministry said. Workers are racing to trace those who may have had contact.
France confirms first Ebola case in doctor returning from DR Congo
The patient is in isolation, following strict biosafety protocols to prevent risk of spread in France.
In the Ebola epicenter, a gold-mining town reacts with fear, disbelief and grit
NPR reports from Mongbwalu in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fight to contain the virus faces obstacles from lack of supplies to residents who doubt that the virus is real.
Kenya's health minister found in contempt of court over U.S.-backed Ebola facility
Kenya’s Health Minister Aden Duale was found in contempt of court on Monday for failing to halt the construction of an Ebola quarantine facility intended for Americans, despite existing court orders.
Ebola Cases Top 1,000 in Congo as Virus Infects Frontline Health Workers
Ebola cases have surpassed 1,000 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where health workers are becoming infected before anyone realizes they’re treating the deadly virus, exposing a dangerous weakness in efforts to contain one of the world’s fastest-growing outbreaks.
Broken Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire ; Latest on U.S. Politics; Ebola Update
Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah renew their ceasefire while Iran and the U.S. try to push ahead with negotiating a broader deal. We'll also look at how the preliminary agreement is being viewed domestically, and at President Trump's G7 appearance. Plus, we'll have the latest on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where aid is starting to arrive.
Health Ministry investigates suspected Ebola case after traveler develops symptoms
Israel’s Health Ministry is investigating a suspected Ebola case after a traveler returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo developed fever and headache.
Ebola in DR Congo: Six-year-old 'doing well' after armed men took her from hospital
Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.
IOM Conducts Over 1 Million Health Screenings, Scales Up Ebola Response
Geneva/Nairobi 19 June 2026 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has conducted more than one million health screenings at borders and along key cross-border routes and travel corridors across Ebola-affected and at-risk countries as it scales up its efforts to support the control of an outbreak that has spread across eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
The pressure to have baby boys can harm African mothers’ health
In Congo and other parts of Africa, some women are having baby after baby under cultural pressure to produce a male heir, even risking their health.
The pressure for baby boys affects Africa's mothers and their health
In Congo and other parts of Africa, some women are having baby after baby under cultural pressure to produce a male heir, even risking their health.
Congo’s Shock Tie With Portugal Won A Polymarket Bettor $1 Million
The Democratic Republic of the Congo managed a 1-1 draw against No. 5-ranked Portugal in the World Cup.
Portugal vs DR Congo Highlights
Check out the full game highlights between Portugal and DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by Darren Fletcher and Owen Hargreaves.
WHO issues comprehensive guidelines on filovirus disease, including Ebola and Marburg disease
As the Democratic Republic of the Congo is battling an Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first comprehensive guidelines for the clinical management of filovirus disease which include all types of Ebola and Marburg viruses.
Ebola outbreak strains health system in eastern Congo
In eastern Congo’s Ituri province, a new Ebola outbreak is testing an already fragile health system. In the city of Bunia, hospitals are overwhelmed or shut down after suspected infections, while health workers race to contain the virus.
Congo reports 72 new Ebola cases Sunday, one of the largest daily jumps since outbreak was declared
Nearly a million people have been displaced by years of conflict in the region, complicating efforts to contain the outbreak.
Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities say
The Congolese Ministry of Health reports that confirmed Ebola cases in Congo have increased to 782, with 181 deaths
Congo says 782 Ebola cases confirmed, two new health zones affected
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 782 after 72 new cases were documented in 24 hours, one of the biggest single-day jumps during the ongoing outbreak, government data showed on Sunday.
Health workers struggle to contain Ebola in Congo camps as distrust grows
After the Kpangba displacement camp became the first in this part of war-torn Congo to record deaths from Ebola two weeks ago, health workers rushed to trace those who had come into contact with the deceased to break chains of transmission.
Alarm as Ebola spreads into new areas of DR Congo
Cases are being identified in new health zones on a near-daily basis, warns WHO's head of epidemiology.
Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 676
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 676, including 136 deaths, government data showed on Thursday.
Motorcycle taxi drivers in Congo rally for Ebola awareness as attacks hinder response
Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers have joined an Ebola awareness caravan in eastern Congo.
Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 635
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 635, including 127 deaths, government data showed on Wednesday.
Building trust and lab testing at the heart of DRC Ebola response: WHO
In Ebola-stricken eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a massive push for early testing and contact tracing is helping to contain the virus, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak rises to 100 deaths out of 550 cases after a month
At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo.
Low pay plagues Congo health workers
MONGBWALU, Congo -- The front line is wearing thin in Congo's battle with the world's latest Ebola virus outbreak, as low pay adds to the fatigue plaguing the nation's healthcare workers, says one medical authority.
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Health workers in Congo's Ebola crisis say they get little pay or rest
Health workers at center of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Health workers are handling the disease with minimal resources, because agencies have been scrambling to bring aid into the region.
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
MONGBWALU, Congo (AP) — Dr. Richard Lokudu, the medical director of Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, has received barely any compensation for his work on the front line of one of Congo's deadliest Ebola virus outbreaks.
Health workers in Congo fight Ebola outbreak with little pay or rest
Health workers inside Mongbwalu, the epicenter of Congo's outbreak, say they are working with little pay or rest.
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Health workers inside Mongbwalu, the epicenter of Congo's outbreak, say they are working with little pay or rest.
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Health workers inside Mongbwalu, the epicenter of Congo's outbreak, say they are working with little pay or rest.
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Health workers inside Mongbwalu, the epicenter of Congo's outbreak, say they are working with little pay or rest
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Health workers inside Mongbwalu, the epicenter of Congo's outbreak, say they are working with little pay or rest.
Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures
The Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could grow to 20,000 cases or more, depending on how quickly infected people are isolated to slow the spread.
Buffalo's Jericho Road Community Health Center on the frontlines of Ebola crisis in Congo
There are roughly 17 pallets with $2.5 million dollars in supplies on route to Congo to be received and distributed by Jericho Road.
In Congo, doctors face Ebola with little protection: "We live with fear"
As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation
A radio show in Congo is trying to battle misinformation around an ongoing Ebola outbreak.
As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation
A radio show in Congo is trying to battle misinformation around an ongoing Ebola outbreak.
As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation
A radio show in Congo is trying to battle misinformation around an ongoing Ebola outbreak.
What will it take to get a vaccine for the Ebola strain driving the current outbreak?
There is an effective vaccine for Ebola — but not for the variety spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Trials are going on for several candidates. How long will it take?
Women are the first caregivers in this Ebola outbreak and the most at risk
Women in eastern Congo are often the first caregivers when family members fall ill.
Curbing Congo’s Ebola outbreak is hampered by unknowns about the virus
Answers to key questions could help public health officials develop Ebola treatments, predict the outbreak’s trajectory and prevent a future one.
DR Congo friendly with Chile cancelled by Spanish city after health concerns over Ebola outbreak in the African nation.
DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.
How Ebola kills -- and what it takes to stop it
It's a virus that can strike with unrelenting force. The kind of care need to knock it out is often not fully available in a lower resource country like the Democratic Republic of Congo.
As Congo grapples with Ebola, volunteers cook up meals to support patients and health workers
Volunteers are supporting Congo's Ebola outbreak response with cooked meals in a program assisted by the U.N. food agency.
As Congo grapples with Ebola, volunteers cook up meals to support patients and health workers
Volunteers are supporting Congo's Ebola outbreak response with cooked meals in a program assisted by the U.N. food agency.
As Congo grapples with Ebola, volunteers cook up meals to support patients and health workers
Volunteers are supporting Congo's Ebola outbreak response with cooked meals in a program assisted by the U.N. food agency.
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy – June 2, 2026 – Thailand Enhanced Ebola Screening - U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy – June 2, 2026 – Thailand Enhanced Ebola Screening Ebola Screening Location: International Ports of Entry, Thailand Event: Thailand has implemented Ebola disease-related screening and quarantine measures for travelers who stayed in or transited through Ebola disease-affected countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Effective May 27, 2026, travelers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or other neighboring countries with cross-border transmission will be screened by communicable disease control officers at the international port of entry in Thailand and could be subject to mandatory quarantine or self-isolation for at least 21 days. Failure to comply with quarantine or isolation orders may result in fines, imprisonment, or both under Thai law. Thailand currently has no confirmed Ebola cases but has implemented these measures following the World Health Organization’s Public Health Emergency declaration. For more information, contact Thailand’s Department of Disease Control hotline at 1422. Actions to Take: Follow directions from Thai authorities. Review Consular Information for Americans Regarding the Ebola Outbreak Stay up to date with the latest CDC Travel Health Notices Review the CDC’s Ebola Disease: Current Situationand Ebola Disease Basics Prepare or update your personal emergency plan. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. If at risk for Ebola disease, alert your healthcare provider if you are experiencing symptoms consistent with Ebola disease to receive guidance prior to presenting for care. Continue to take malaria prophylaxis if recommended, as the symptoms of malaria can mimic symptoms of Ebola disease, leading to preventable health scares. Monitor your health for 21 days following travel if you traveled to an area experiencing an Ebola disease outbreak. If you are a U.S. citizen or national planning to travel to the United States, contact your airline to confirm your flight and route. Enroll and update your information in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X . Visit state.gov and the U.S. Embassy in Thailand website. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Bangkok Phone: +66 02-205-4000 Email: ACSBKK@state.gov https://th.usembassy.gov/ State Department – Consular Affairs 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 Thailand Country Information Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
Congo Reopens Main Airport in Ebola Epicenter as Officials Brace for Long Outbreak
Congo reopened the main airport in the eastern province hardest hit by Ebola, after health officials reported tentative signs the outbreak may be slowing despite a continuing struggle to trace exposed contacts and investigate suspected cases.
Ebola outbreak: How health workers are treating patients and staying safe in DR Congo
There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.
How aid cuts are hampering the front-line response to the Ebola crisis
Aid workers in Uganda are watching an Ebola crisis unfold in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. They're doing what they can to prepare for an uptick in cases, but foreign aid cuts aren't helping.
Ebola cases in Congo climb to 282 as WHO chief reports 5 recoveries
Health officials say the number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 282.
Brazil investigates possible Ebola cases amid scramble to contain oubreak
“Never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon after its declaration,” Doctors without Borders said in a statement Saturday, calling for more testing and medics on the ground.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo reach 282 as survivors describe their recoveries
The outbreak remains focused in Congo's eastern Ituri province. Congo has reported over 1,000 suspected cases with the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved treatment or vaccine.
Moderna partners with global health coalition to develop Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine
Moderna said on Monday it has partnered with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations to develop a potential vaccine against Bundibugyo ebolavirus, the strain linked to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Ebola recoveries bring signs of hope in DRC as suspected cases emerge outside Africa
Four nurses who were being treated for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus have been discharged from a hospital in Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after recovering from the disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday.
Congo’s Ebola Footprint Widens as Officials Race to Gauge Epidemic’s True Scale
Congo’s Ebola outbreak is being detected across a widening swath of the country’s conflict-hit east as health authorities struggle to trace exposed contacts and determine the true scale of the epidemic.
How aid cuts are hampering the frontline response to the Ebola crisis
Aid workers in Uganda are watching the Ebola crisis unfold in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. They're doing what they can to prepare for an uptick in cases, but foreign aid cuts aren't helping.
WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as new treatment center opens in Congo
Five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola virus, the head of the World Health Organization said Sunday during a visit to Bunia in eastern Congo.
Congo and Uganda report 263 confirmed Ebola cases with 43 deaths, Africa CDC says
As of May 30, 263 confirmed Ebola cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the director-general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Jean Kaseya said.
WHO chief hails 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo
The World Health Organization reports that five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo.
WHO chief hails 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo
The World Health Organization reports that five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo.
Congo Expands Ebola Testing as Outbreak’s Real Scale Eludes Officials
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has climbed to 260 as officials updated their estimates of the outbreak’s size and international health organizations warned of the risk of further spread.