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…
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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.
MSF Staff Member Evacuated to Netherlands After Contracting Ebola
A Doctors Without Borders staff member working on the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has tested positive for the Bundibugyo virus.
Congo’s Ebola infections cross 8,000, government says
Democratic Republic of the Congo health authorities report that the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola virus epidemic has resulted in 7,733 confirmed cases and 3,732 deaths, remaining…
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Remains Uncontrolled as Cases Surge in North Kivu
Democratic Republic of the Congo health officials report that the Ebola outbreak has surpassed 7,890 confirmed cases and 3,799 deaths across 63 health zones in seven provinces…
DR Congo Faces Severe Health Worker Shortages Amid Growing Ebola Outbreak
The World Health Organization warned on Wednesday that the Democratic Republic of the Congo faces severe bed and healthcare worker shortages as its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak…
DRC Ebola outbreak update – September 19
As of September 12, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded 7,200 confirmed Ebola cases and 3,475 deaths across seven provinces.
DR Congo Launches Ebola Vaccine Rollout for Frontline Workers
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have launched an Ebola vaccination rollout targeting 50,000 frontline workers in Ituri and North Kivu provinces.