Ebola spreading into new areas in northeast DR Congo: WHO
The Ebola outbreak in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading into new areas, the World Health Organization warned Friday.
Jun 12, 2026
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Virus: Bundibugyo ebolavirus
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The hunt for a new Ebola vaccine: Two scientists explain the challenges
The ongoing Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda has now killed 61 people, with 359 confirmed cases. The Bundibugyo strain of the virus has a fatality rate of between 30% and 50%, and ...
Jun 8, 2026
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Africa races for Ebola vaccine as outbreak outpaces response
Researchers racing to develop a vaccine to fight the growing Ebola outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) say doses could be ready for human testing within "two to three months," while the more promising ...
Jun 8, 2026
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Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures
The Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could grow to 20,000 cases or more, depending on how quickly infected people are isolated to slow the spread, according to a new analysis by U.S. health officials.
Jun 6, 2026
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Three new Ebola vaccines are being developed: An infectious disease expert explains
When it comes to Ebola outbreaks, it's not often we have two pieces of good news in one week. First, we heard there's new funding of up to US$62 million to fast-track the development of vaccine candidates against the type ...
Jun 5, 2026
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Ebola had 'big head-start' but response catching up: WHO
The Ebola outbreak raging in central Africa had a "big head start," the World Health Organization chief acknowledged Wednesday, but insisted efforts to rein in the deadly virus were making progress.
Jun 3, 2026
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Ebola may have spread beyond Africa. How are health authorities responding?
The latest Ebola outbreak is showing no signs of slowing.
Jun 2, 2026
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'We need to act now': Race to develop Ebola vaccine heats up
Several non-profit organizations announced Monday they are ramping up efforts to rapidly develop a vaccine for the rare strain of Ebola driving a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Jun 1, 2026
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Ebola cases in Congo near 300 as more joyful stories from recovered medical workers emerge
At least 282 cases of Ebola disease have been confirmed in Congo's growing outbreak, the central African nation says, as more joyful stories from recovered medical workers emerge. One nurse spoke of his "indescribable joy" ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo reach 282 as survivors describe their recoveries
At least 282 confirmed cases of Ebola have now been reported in Congo's ongoing outbreak, the central African nation said late Sunday, as patients who recovered from the disease spoke of their indescribable joy in interviews ...
Jun 1, 2026
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