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thehindu.comworld5 days agoUpdated
France's first detected Ebola case ends with patient recovery and hospital discharge
A doctor who tested positive for Ebola after returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo has recovered and left a French hospital. The case marked the first time French authorities detected the virus on national territory.
world6 days ago
DRC Begins Trial of Two Experimental Ebola Treatments
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have started a clinical trial of two experimental Ebola drugs while the outbreak continues to expand in the northeast. The study tests monoclonal antibody MBP134 and antiviral remdesivir against the Bundibugyo strain.
abcnews.go.comworld6 days agoUpdated
DRC Begins Trial of Experimental Ebola Treatments as Outbreak Spreads
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have started a clinical trial of two experimental Ebola therapies while the outbreak centered in Ituri province continues to expand. The study is testing a monoclonal antibody and an antiviral drug against the Bundibugyo stra…
abcnews.go.comworld7 days ago
Ebola Treatment Trial Begins in Democratic Republic of Congo
A clinical trial of two experimental therapeutics for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has started in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization announced the enrollment of the first patient on Thursday.
washingtonpost.comworld8 days ago
Viral Video of Detainees in DR Congo Shared With False Enslavement Claims
Posts on X claimed footage showed Muslims enslaving Black Christian Africans. France 24 reported the video instead depicted arrests of civilians in Ituri province on suspicion of armed group ties.
winnipegfreepress.comworld10 days ago
DR Congo Bans Mass Gatherings in Kinshasa and Three Provinces After 47 New Ebola Cases
The government has banned mass gatherings in the capital and three other provinces to contain an Ebola outbreak that has reached 1,274 confirmed cases and 360 deaths. Opposition figures say the order is aimed at blocking a planned protest.
Al Jazeeraworld11 days ago
Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo Continues Amid Access Limits and New Funding Pledges
Health workers cannot reach many internally displaced people amid security concerns, Al Jazeera reported. Recent meetings produced $910 million in pledges but left large gaps for the full response.
world24 days ago
Health Workers Chased From Ebola Contact-Tracing Effort at Congo Displacement Camp
Health workers conducting contact tracing for an Ebola outbreak were driven away from one displacement camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The incident illustrates how misinformation and community mistrust now form a central challenge for outbreak response teams.
nbcnews.comworld36 days ago
Ebola survivor returns to work at eastern Congo hospital
A person who recovered from Ebola resumed duties at a hospital in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The return comes as health authorities manage a growing outbreak of the virus in the region.
deccanchronicle.comworld39 days ago
WHO Director-General Presents Ebola Survivor Certificates to Nurses in Congo
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus presented survivor certificates to nurses who contracted Ebola while treating patients. The ceremony took place in Bunia during the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
order-order.comworld39 days ago
WHO Director General Appeals for Community Cooperation to Contain DRC Ebola Outbreak
The World Health Organization director general called for local involvement during a visit to eastern Congo. Protests over body-handling rules have led to attacks on health centers. The agency recorded 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths.
The Bbcscience40 days ago
Ebola Cases in DR Congo Exceed 1,000 Two Weeks After Outbreak Declared
More than 1,000 suspected cases and 246 deaths have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Neighboring Uganda has reported nine confirmed cases and one death.
France 24science40 days ago
WHO Director-General Visits Ebola Site in DR Congo
The number of suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed 1,000. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is visiting Bunia to assess the response.
The Guardianworld41 days ago
Ebola Outbreak in DRC Kills 10 as WHO Chief Visits
World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to support containment of a new Ebola outbreak. The agency revised the death rate to 30-50% based on confirmed cases and recorded 10 confirmed and 223 suspected d…
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sana.syworld41 days ago
Residents Displaced in Eastern Congo Live in Crowded Camp
More than 25,000 people live in the Kingonze camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. One resident expressed concern that an Ebola outbreak could spread rapidly under current conditions.
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France 24science43 days ago
Ebola Outbreak Declared in Eastern DR Congo Since May 15
More than 900 suspected cases and 220 suspected deaths have been recorded since the outbreak began. Health workers at Rwampara hospital are treating patients with limited supplies.
The Guardianworld45 days ago
WHO Says Ebola Outbreak in DRC Exceeds Response Capacity
The World Health Organization said the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than containment measures. At least 220 suspected deaths have been reported, and neighboring countries face elevated risk.
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rte.ieworld45 days ago
Ebola Cases Rise in Eastern Congo as Health Centers Face Attacks
The World Health Organization said Ebola is spreading faster than containment efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Suspected deaths have exceeded 220, and treatment centers in the conflict-affected east have been attacked.
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Italy Reports Two Suspected Ebola Cases After Return From Uganda
Health authorities in Italy have issued an alert after a man and a woman developed symptoms following travel from Uganda. The patients are being treated at a Milan hospital while diagnostic tests continue.
newser.comworld46 days ago
Residents in eastern Congo town divided over Ebola outbreak
Some residents of Mongbwalu accept the presence of Ebola after seeing neighbors die, while others in the town remain unconvinced the virus exists. The latest outbreak is centered in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Euronewsworld47 days ago
Red Cross Says Three Volunteers Died From Suspected Ebola in DR Congo
Three Red Cross volunteers died in May after contracting suspected Ebola while managing bodies in Ituri province on March 27. The outbreak has produced 82 confirmed cases and seven confirmed deaths in the DRC, with Uganda reporting five total cases.
azernews.azworld47 days ago
Red Cross Reports Three Volunteers Died of Ebola in Congo
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said three volunteers from the DR Congo Red Cross died after contracting Ebola in March. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak an international public health emergency.
e360.yale.eduworld47 days ago
WHO Raises National Risk Level for Ebola Outbreak in Congo
The World Health Organization raised its risk assessment for an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to very high at the national level. Authorities banned funeral wakes and gatherings over 50 people while health workers face community resistance.
world48 days ago
Ebola Outbreak in Bunia Prompts Health Response in Democratic Republic of Congo
Health experts in Bunia report that misinformation and mistrust are complicating efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak. The outbreak has recorded 160 suspected deaths among 670 suspected cases.
Le Mondeworld49 days ago
Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo Grows to 139 Probable Deaths
The World Health Organization reported that the Ebola virus has been circulating for several months in Ituri province. Officials recorded 139 probable deaths and nearly 600 suspected cases since the outbreak was declared on May 15.
nypost.comworld50 days ago
Rwampara Hospital Marks Site for Ebola Isolation Center
A plastic strip now marks the planned location for an isolation center at Rwampara hospital, one of the main sites of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The facility has not yet been constructed.
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Nprscience50 days ago
Ebola Outbreak Reported in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda
More than 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths have been recorded since the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency on Saturday. The outbreak is centered in a northeastern province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, with two cases also reported in U…
politics51 days ago
WHO Reports Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda
The World Health Organization said an Ebola outbreak has caused at least 130 deaths and more than 500 suspected cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Officials cited a rare strain and regional conflict as complicating factors.
680news.comworld52 days ago
Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Invest in DRC Critical Minerals
Gulf sovereign wealth funds from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have committed capital to mining projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The investments occur alongside U.S. and Chinese efforts to secure supplies of copper, cobalt, and other minerals used…
New York Postworld52 days agoUpdated
CDC Coordinates Withdrawal of Small Number of Americans Exposed to Ebola in Congo
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it is working with other U.S. agencies to arrange the safe withdrawal of a small number of Americans directly affected by an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The agency stated the overall risk to the American…
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New York Postscience55 days ago
New Ebola Outbreak in Congo's Ituri Province Kills at Least 65
Africa CDC confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far. The strain appears to be a non-Zaire variant, raising questions about the effectiveness of existing vaccines stockpiled for previous outbreaks. Officials fr…
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Africa CDC Confirms 13 Ebola Cases in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri Province
The agency reported 65 deaths so far, mainly in Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones, five months after the previous outbreak ended. Preliminary tests detected the Ebola virus in 13 of 20 samples. Officials convened an urgent coordination meeting with neighboring countries amid con…
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France 24world56 days ago
Human Rights Watch Reports Killings, Rapes and Abductions During M23 Occupation of Uvira in Late 2025
Human Rights Watch documented atrocities by M23 rebels and the Rwandan army during their month-long occupation of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in late 2025 and early 2026. The rights group released its report on Thursday detailing the abuses. Senior researcher Cl…
france24.comworld57 days ago
DRC Presidential Guard Detains Nyota TV Journalist After Kolwezi Mining Erosion Report
Camera operator Stéphane Shisso has been held for more than four months without charge or court appearance following a report on mining-induced erosion in Kolwezi. His colleague Guelord Shamba remains in hiding. AllAfrica reported the details, citing the Committee to Protect Jour…
citizen.co.zaworld59 days ago
Human Rights Watch Reports Arbitrary Detentions of Activists and Journalists in DR Congo Amid M23 Conflict
Human Rights Watch said authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are harassing and arbitrarily detaining journalists, activists and opposition members amid tensions over potential constitutional changes and conflict with the M23 group. President Félix Tshisekedi raised the…
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DRC Cobalt Miners Cut Output and Shift to Copper as Prices Reach Nine-Year Low
Producers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are reducing cobalt production amid oversupply and shifting investments to copper, where demand is surging. The government has replaced a 2025 export ban with strict quotas of 96,600 tonnes annually for 2026 and 2027. Glencore reporte…
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citizen.co.zafinance65 days ago
DRC Imposes Cobalt Export Quotas as Miners Cut Cobalt Output and Raise Copper Production
The Democratic Republic of Congo has imposed annual cobalt export quotas of 96,600 tonnes for 2026 and 2027, replacing a 2025 ban, amid sharp price declines from oversupply. Producers are shifting capital to copper, where demand is rising and supply tightening, with Glencore repo…
Bloombergworld74 days ago
Democratic Republic of Congo to Create Paramilitary Unit for Mine Policing with US and UAE Funding
The Democratic Republic of Congo plans to establish a paramilitary unit to oversee its mining operations. Funding for this unit will come from the US and United Arab Emirates. The initiative aims to enhance security in the mining sector.
Bloombergworld76 days ago
Iran Conflict Linked to Supply Chain Strains in Australian, Ethiopian, and Congolese Mining Operations
The ongoing war in Iran is disrupting mining operations worldwide. Affected areas include the Australian outback, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The global mining industry is starting to experience these effects, according to reports.
France 24world77 days ago
US Deports 15 South American Migrants to DR Congo After 27-Hour Flight
Fifteen migrants from Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru were deported from the United States to the Democratic Republic of Congo. They described enduring a 27-hour flight in handcuffs and shackles. The group shared their experiences with AFP on Wednesday, as reported by France 24.
citizen.co.zaworld80 days ago
Joint Ugandan-Congolese Operation Frees Over 200 Civilians from ADF-Controlled Camp in Eastern DR Congo
Ugandan and Congolese soldiers conducted a joint raid on an Allied Democratic Forces camp, freeing more than 200 captives including children. The operation, part of ongoing efforts against the IS-linked group, resulted in ADF fighter deaths and weapon seizures. Rescued individual…
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DRC Central Bank Announces Restrictions on US Dollar Cash Transactions Starting April 2027
The central bank in the Democratic Republic of Congo has imposed new limits on cash transactions in US dollars to combat money laundering and bolster the local currency. The measures will take effect in April 2027, about one year from now. The policy aims to enhance confidence in…
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DRC Government and AFC/M23 Reach Agreement on Aid Deliveries and Prisoner Releases
The Democratic Republic of Congo's government and the AFC/M23 group have agreed to facilitate humanitarian aid and release prisoners. The deal, announced on Sunday, sets a 10-day timeline for both actions. The agreement was reported by France 24.
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