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WHO urges Ervebo vaccine trial in DR Congo Ebola outbreak
WHO vaccine experts recommend a Phase III human trial of the approved Ervebo Ebola vaccine in the DRC to assess protection against the Bundibugyo strain. The outbreak records 4,053 cases and 1,850 deaths as response efforts struggle.
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WHO pleads for more support to tackle Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization called Tuesday for more support across the board to combat the Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is still outpacing response efforts.
August 4, 2026
WHO says Uganda still at risk from Ebola spread in DR Congo
Uganda remains at risk from Ebola due to the ongoing outbreak in neighbouring DR Congo, the WHO says, despite the country declaring its 2026 outbreak over. The agency continues monitoring for 42 days and urges heightened surveillance and vigilance.
July 29, 2026
US Ebola patient treated in Germany makes recovery
An American humanitarian worker infected with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has recovered after two weeks of treatment at Frankfurt University Hospital, as Germany's expertise helps treat patients amid the country's latest outbreak.
July 28, 2026
DRC Ebola outbreak two to four times bigger than official scale: WHO
According to DR Congo's latest official figures, the hemorrhagic fever has infected more than 1960 people and killed over 700 since its detection two months ago.
July 14, 2026
Bus-truck collision leaves two dead, 29 injured in eastern Afghanistan
Poorly maintained highways, aging vehicles and speeding continue to fuel a worsening road safety crisis, with fatalities rising amid mounting economic losses.
June 14, 2026
Nearly 500 confirmed cases in Central Africa Ebola outbreak: WHO
In its daily update on the situation, the World Health Organization tallied 452 confirmed cases, including 82 deaths, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the outbreak was declared three weeks ago.
June 6, 2026
Fighting flares in east DR Congo as Ebola epidemic spreads
Fighting between government troops and Rwanda-backed M23 militia intensifies in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as a deadly Ebola epidemic spreads across the region.
May 25, 2026
WHO urges DRC's neighbors to act immediately on Ebola
WHO warns neighboring countries of Democratic Republic of Congo are at high Ebola risk as the outbreak spreads rapidly. Ten confirmed and 220 suspected deaths reported, plus one in Uganda. Insecurity, delay, and no vaccine worsen the situation.
May 25, 2026
Suspected Ebola cases top 900 in DR Congo: WHO chief
Health authorities are scaling up surveillance in conflict-hit regions as the outbreak continues, with cases spread across multiple provinces and ongoing monitoring of infections and disease transmission.
May 25, 2026