39 stories tagged #Bundibugyo

  1. Congo's Ebola Outbreak Is Fastest-Ever, Killing 600
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    Congo's Ebola Outbreak Is Fastest-Ever, Killing 600

    The World Health Organization reports the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than the response, with 600 confirmed dead.

    4d ago 2 min read
  2. Ebola Threat Looms Over South Sudan as Outbreak Spreads
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    Ebola Threat Looms Over South Sudan as Outbreak Spreads

    WHO warns of high Ebola spillover risk to South Sudan amid ongoing outbreak in DRC and Uganda.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. Missing Ebola Patient Recovered in DR Congo Amid Security Crisis
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    Missing Ebola Patient Recovered in DR Congo Amid Security Crisis

    A six-year-old Ebola patient abducted from a Butembo hospital has been found stable. Health officials face community distrust and a rare Bundibugyo strain without an available vaccine.

    3w ago 2 min read
  4. WHO Warns of Escalating Ebola Outbreak in Northeast DR Congo
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    WHO Warns of Escalating Ebola Outbreak in Northeast DR Congo

    The World Health Organization reports a widening Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with cases spreading to new regions and crossing into Uganda.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Africa CDC and WHO Launch $518M Joint Ebola Response Plan
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    Africa CDC and WHO Launch $518M Joint Ebola Response Plan

    Africa CDC and WHO unveil a six-month, $518 million strategy to combat the Bundibugyo Ebola strain in DRC and Uganda, emphasizing rapid detection and community engagement.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Trust, Testing Critical in DRC Ebola Fight as Cases Rise
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    Trust, Testing Critical in DRC Ebola Fight as Cases Rise

    WHO reports containment progress in DRC and Uganda with increased testing and contact tracing.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Gavi Commits $50M to Combat Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda
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    Gavi Commits $50M to Combat Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda

    Global vaccine alliance Gavi launches First Response Fund to accelerate Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine development and outbreak control.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Ebola Numbers Drop in DR Congo, But Outbreak Remains Critical
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    Ebola Numbers Drop in DR Congo, But Outbreak Remains Critical

    Confirmed Ebola cases drop in DR Congo and Uganda, but challenges include contact tracing and community mistrust.

    last mo. 2 min read