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Alarming number of Ebola deaths in DRC
Since the Ebola epidemic struck in the north-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) one year ago, almost 600 of…
Displaced by DR Congo violence, survivors’ testimonies highlight brutality of armed militia
Two months since hundreds of thousands of people fled violence in north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN humanitarians warned on…
Breakthrough in new drug treatments to fight Ebola in DR Congo
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced what could be a major breakthrough in the battle against Ebola in the Democratic Republic…
Security Council gravely concerned by Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
The UN Security Council on Friday expressed grave concern about the current Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
Fourth Ebola case found in Goma
A fourth case of Ebola has been confirmed in the eastern Congo city of Goma, the government said, as the disease spreads…
Second Ebola case confirmed on border with Rwanda
A second case of Ebola has been detected on Democratic Republic of Congo's border with Rwanda, raising fears the deadly illness could…
WHO reports new Ebola incident in Uganda
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared today on Wednesday that a new case of Ebola has been spotted in Uganda for the…
UPDATED: First Ebola case in Congo city of Goma detected, two aid workers killed
The first case of Ebola in the eastern Congo city of Goma was discovered on Sunday, officials said, raising concerns the virus…
Congolese warlord, know as The Terminator, convicted of war crimes by ICC
A former rebel leader has been found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Democratic Republic of Congo by…
WHO considering declaring a global health emergency because of Ebola in Uganda and Congo
Dr. Mike Ryan, the World Health Organization’s emergencies chief, in comments to the Associated Press (AP) , said that it was a…
Ebola case confirmed in Uganda
Uganda’s health ministry says a patient has tested positive for Ebola in what is the first cross-border case of the deadly virus…
WHO preparing for worst case scenario in new Ebola outbreak
An Ebola outbreak has been declared in the north-west of the Democratic Republic of Congo. There are two confirmed cases of the…