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New Ebola outbreak detected in northwest DR Congo, WHO supporting response
A new outbreak of the Ebola virus disease has been identified in Wangata health zone, Mbandaka, in Équateur province, according to the…
11-month baby is second Ebola death recorded in the DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded a second Ebola death in days following more than seven weeks without a new…
New Ebola case confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Just two days before the World Health Organization would have formally announced the end of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, and…
Congo’s Ebola outbreak slows but still global emergency
The World Health Organization said although signs are now “extremely positive” in Congo that the Ebola outbreak is winding down, the epidemic…
More than 6,000 dead in world’s worst measles outbreak in DR Congo
The number of people killed by a measles epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed 6,000, the World Health Organization…
EU allocates €50 million to fight Ebola and malnutrition in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The European Commission announced €50 million to help the most vulnerable people affected by the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of…
Congolese warlord sentenced to 30 years by ICC
A former Congolese rebel leader has been sentenced to 30 years for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Fighters loyal to Bosco…
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…
Rwanda reopens border with DR Congo
Rwanda has reopened its border with DR Congo, where an Ebola outbreak has killed more than 1,800 people in the past year.…
Rwanda shuts border with DR Congo to stop spread of Ebola
Rwanda has closed its border with DR Congo in response to the Ebola crisis. At least two people have died from the…
UN working ‘intensively’ to stop Ebola in eastern DR Congo, following second case in major border town
Senior UN officials tasked with controlling the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have responded to Tuesday’s confirmation of…