Congo checks 12 possible Ebola cases, African health body says
Democratic Republic of Congo authorities are investigating 12 possible cases of the deadly Ebola virus in its northwest, Africa's main health body said on Thursday, though first tests had come up negative.
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Potential Ebola outbreak reported in DRC at a time of strained U.S.-WHO relations
A potential Ebola outbreak has been reported in the DRC, at a time when the Trump administration has paused communication with the WHO.
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Ebola Scare in Congo’s Heartland: Authorities On High Alert
The Democratic Republic of Congo is probing 12 potential Ebola cases in its northwest. Despite initial negative tests, concerns mount as Uganda declares an outbreak. Equateur province, a virus hotspot,
Ebola outbreak reported in African country — here’s what you need to know
An Ebola outbreak has been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Experts share concerns about the highly fatal and contagious hemorrhagic fever.
Lab containing deadly Ebola at risk as rebels storm DR Congo capital with fears over 'outbreak'
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned of "unimaginable consequences" if samples of Ebola are leaked after Rwanda-backed rebels captured large parts of Goma
New Ebola Outbreaks Confirmed in Uganda, Suspected in DRC
Uganda has confirmed its first Ebola outbreak in two years, reporting the death of a nurse in Kampala. Authorities are tracing the nurse’s contacts as they rush to curb the spread of the highly infectious disease.
Fighting erupts near lab containing deadly Ebola virus as Congo rebels storm major city
Fears have been raised that samples of Ebola viruses could escape from a laboratory in the Democratic Republic of Congo after violence erupted in the country. The facility is in the strategic city of Goma, eastern Congo, which Rwandan-backed rebels claim to have captured.
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Congo fighting puts laboratory containing Ebola virus at risk
The Red Cross has warned of an unimaginable consequences if a biomedical laboratory in the embattled city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo is not protected.
Deadly Ebola virus spreads in African state
Ugandan authorities have confirmed the Sudan strain in Kampala following a patients death Uganda has confirmed an Ebola outbreak in its c
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Uganda confirms Ebola case in nurse in capital city
Ugandan health officials on Thursday confirmed a case of Ebola in the capital Kampala, in a nurse who sought care at a number of facilities.
UK warns Rwanda of threat to aid over its involvement in DRC conflict
Britain has warned Rwanda that its involvement in an escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo could jeopardise the over $1 billion of aid it receives every year.
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Uganda battles Ebola and Mpox amid funding challenges
In addition to the Ebola outbreak confirmed on Thursday, Uganda is also battling an outbreak of Mpox, with 2,462 cases and 16 deaths recorded since July 2024.