15 stories tagged #Ituri Province

  1. Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Forces Adaptation of Sacred Burial Rites
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    Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Forces Adaptation of Sacred Burial Rites

    Health officials in Bunia, DR Congo, are modifying traditional funeral practices to contain a deadly Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak while respecting cultural mourning needs.

    5d ago 2 min read
  2. WHO Expands Ebola Response in Congo Amid Community Mistrust and New Guidelines
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    WHO Expands Ebola Response in Congo Amid Community Mistrust and New Guidelines

    The World Health Organization is upgrading treatment capacity for Bundibugyo Ebola in the DRC while releasing new clinical guidelines to address community mistrust and lack of approved vaccines.

    6d ago 1 min read
  3. Ebola Surges Past 800 Cases in Congo as Uganda Battles Cross-Border Spread
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    Ebola Surges Past 800 Cases in Congo as Uganda Battles Cross-Border Spread

    The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 800 confirmed cases. Health officials warn of undetected transmission and continue to monitor a porous border with Uganda.

    last wk. 2 min read
  4. DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Spreads as Agencies Brace for Child Victims
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    DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Spreads as Agencies Brace for Child Victims

    WHO and UNICEF warn of rising household transmission in DR Congo's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, with malnourished children facing severe risks amid expanding health zones.

    last wk. 1 min read
  5. WHO Leader Visits Ebola Epicenter, Urges Global Aid
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    WHO Leader Visits Ebola Epicenter, Urges Global Aid

    Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrives in DR Congo's Ituri province as a severe Ebola outbreak spreads, with over 1,000 cases and 246 deaths reported.

    3w ago 1 min read
  6. DR Congo Governor Warns of Catastrophe as Ebola Outbreak Escalates
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    DR Congo Governor Warns of Catastrophe as Ebola Outbreak Escalates

    Ituri's military governor compares fight against Ebola to a 'war' lacking resources, with over 900 suspected cases and 223 deaths.

    last mo. 2 min read
  7. DRC Ebola Outbreak Now Third Largest on Record, Spreading Fast
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    DRC Ebola Outbreak Now Third Largest on Record, Spreading Fast

    The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the third largest ever, with cases nearing 750 and deaths at 177.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Ebola Treatment Center in Congo Set Ablaze Amid Growing Fear and Anger
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    Ebola Treatment Center in Congo Set Ablaze Amid Growing Fear and Anger

    A youth attack on a treatment center in Rwampara highlights tensions over burial protocols as the outbreak spreads.

    last mo. 1 min read