A look at major Ebola outbreaks and when the disease was first identified
African health officials say there is a new Ebola outbreak in the Central African country of Congo, with at least 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths.
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Viruses: News and Research on Ebolavirus
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What to know about new Ebola outbreak that has killed 65 people in Congo
Africa's top public health body has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province, the 17th since the disease first emerged in the country in 1976.
May 15, 2026
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A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded
Africa's top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
May 15, 2026
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Q&A: Stopping Nipah before it spreads
In a world still feeling the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic, news of a potential new viral threat can quickly raise alarm. That was the case following reports in India of a recent outbreak of Nipah virus, which causes ...
Feb 4, 2026
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Mini-gut model reveals how Ebola and Marburg disrupt the gastrointestinal tract
Ebola (EBOV) and Marburg virus (MARV) are highly lethal viruses that cause severe disease in infected patients by extensively damaging the body. This includes the gastrointestinal tract. Severe diarrhea followed by dehydration ...
Dec 11, 2025
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Sudan Ebola virus can persist in survivors for months, study shows
More than half of survivors of the Sudan Ebola virus still suffer serious health problems two years post-infection and the virus can persist in semen and breast milk for months after recovery, according to the first study ...
Oct 2, 2025
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WHO says 42 dead in latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
An Ebola outbreak declared in the DR Congo in early September has caused 42 deaths out of 64 confirmed cases but the risk of it spreading in the region is moderate, the WHO said Wednesday.
Oct 1, 2025
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There's a new outbreak of Ebola in Africa—here's what you need to know
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has declared a new Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province. It's caused by the most severe strain: Zaire Ebola virus.
Sep 15, 2025
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Ebola vaccination begins in southern Congo
Vaccination for those exposed to the Ebola virus and front-line health workers has begun in southern Kasai province, the World Health Organization said Sunday.
Sep 15, 2025
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New Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills 15: health minister
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have declared a new outbreak of the Ebola virus, which has killed 15 people since the end of August, the health minister said Thursday.
Sep 4, 2025
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