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Bundibugyo variant

Coverage of Bundibugyo variant in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 19 · 12:51 UTCMost recent: May 21 · 10:00 UTC
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Democratic Republic of Congoplace2Ebolatopic1United Statesplace1USAIDorganization1Central Africaplace1World Health Organizationorganization1
Recent coverage
  • HEALTHMay 21 · 10:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    US is ‘simply choosing not to stop’ Ebola outbreak after massive public health cuts, experts say

    A previously undetected Bundibugyo variant of Ebola is spreading through central Africa with hundreds of cases reported in the DRC. The US is notably absent from response efforts following massive cuts to global and domestic public health funding. There is currently no cure or vaccine available for this rare Ebola variant.

  • HEALTHMay 19 · 12:51 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    As WHO sounds alarm over Ebola in DRC, what can be learned from previous outbreaks?

    The World Health Organization has sounded the alarm over an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, caused by the Bundibugyo variant. Conflict, mistrust, and delayed detection may complicate response efforts. The outbreak has prompted measures such as contact-tracing teams and infrared thermometers at airports.