DR Congo Ebola Cases Surpass 11,000 in Massive Outbreak
It is a very tragic milestone because it is just not a number, said Dr.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
DRC Ebola Outbreak Tops 5,000 Deaths in Eight Provinces
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 5,000 deaths, driven by the Bundibugyo virus strain that has spread across eight provinces and multiple borders.
WHO Expert Groups Recommend Two New Ebola Vaccine Candidates for Trials
World Health Organization expert groups have recommended adding two new vaccine candidates, ChAdOx1 BDBV and Moderna’s mRNA-1469, to the ongoing Tumaini clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to combat the Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak.
CDC Issues New Health Rule for US-Bound Flights
Beginning November 3, 2026, every passenger boarding an international flight to the United States must sign a health attestation confirming no recent presence in the Democratic…
DRC and South Sudan Launch Joint Ebola Surveillance at Aba Border
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan have launched joint cross-border Ebola surveillance measures in Aba, establishing a weekly…
DRC Launches Tumaini Trial to Test Ebola Vaccines in Bunia
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have begun a new clinical trial in Bunia to evaluate vaccine candidates against the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola…
WHO Urges Adaptation of Ebola Funeral Practices
Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo—The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been exacerbated by traditional funeral practices and delays in…
WHO Warns of Cross-Border Ebola Spread Despite Slowdown in DRC
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo reached 8,728 confirmed cases and 4,205 deaths by October 6, 2026, as officials report slowing transmission in…
DRC reports fastest-growing Ebola outbreak with 4,018 deaths since May
Democratic Republic of the Congo health authorities report that the country’s ongoing Ebola outbreak has recorded 4,018 deaths among 8,300 confirmed cases across seven provinces…
“Nigeria seeks compensation from FIFA over DR Congo goalkeeper’s ineligibility"
Nigeria is exploring compensation from FIFA after reports revealed the football body knew DR Congo’s goalkeeper, Lionel Mpasi, was ineligible during World Cup qualifying but…
Congo Ebola Deaths Surpass 4,000 in Fastest-Growing Outbreak
Congo’s accelerating Ebola outbreak has surpassed 4,000 deaths amid violent unrest and community mistrust.
Congo Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 4,000 as Treatment Center Burns
Congo’s Ebola outbreak surpassed 4,000 deaths, as health authorities struggle to contain the Bundibugyo strain amid escalating violence in Ituri province.