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The Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached over 5,000 cases and is spreading at an unprecedented speed that responders warn is outpacing control efforts. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the epidemic is far from being under control due to challenging conditions. The response is further limited by safety concerns, including attacks on health workers in Ituri province.

The Ebola outbreak in Congo reached 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths as of Sunday, and is spreading rapidly at an unprecedented speed despite response efforts. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the epidemic is far from being under control due to high international risk. Safety concerns persist, especially in Ituri, where health workers were attacked.

The Ebola outbreak in Congo reached 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths as of Sunday, spreading at an unprecedented speed. Responders warn that the epidemic is far from being under control due to challenges like insecurity and intense population movements. Safety concerns limit efforts, as mobs attacked a health team in Ituri province.

Congo reported at least 2,000 deaths in its Ebola outbreak, which is noted as the fastest growing on record. The crisis has recorded a total of 4,381 confirmed cases and remains highly difficult to manage due to rebel conflict, bad roads, and work stoppages among health staff.

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has resulted in 1,707 deaths since May. The WHO is accelerating vaccine trials for the Bundibugyo strain as cases rise in Ituri.

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 1,700 people, with the majority of cases concentrated in Ituri province. The World Health Organization is accelerating trials to address the outbreak.

The Ebola virus in DR Congo has exceeded 3,600 cases with 1,587 deaths, spreading across five provinces including Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uélé, and Tshopo, impacting 49 health zones.

UNICEF's Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Gilles Fagninou, emphasized the need for stronger collective action and faster response to contain Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after visiting Ituri.

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo have reached 2,011 with 754 deaths, driven by the Bundibugyo virus. Health workers in Bunia General Hospital and Ituri province are striking over unpaid compensation, while challenges in contact tracing and vaccine availability hinder the response.

The Ebola death toll in Congo has reached 600, with new suspected cases reported in previously unaffected areas, indicating the disease's spread beyond the Ituri region.

The Ebola death toll in Congo has reached 600, with new suspected cases reported in previously unaffected regions, indicating the disease is spreading beyond the Ituri epicenter.

The Ebola death toll in Congo has reached 600, with new suspected cases reported in previously unaffected regions, indicating the disease's spread beyond the Ituri epicenter.

Ebola cases in eastern DR Congo have reached 1,000, with over 130 children orphaned in Ituri due to the outbreak. Nearly 3 million children and adolescents face heightened risks, prompting urgent calls for protection and care from UNICEF.

A 6-month-old orphan, Vanisa Anifa, died of Ebola in eastern Congo, marking the third death at an orphanage during the outbreak. The Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved vaccine or treatment, has caused 933 confirmed cases and 245 deaths, with challenges in safe burials and healthcare worker protections complicating containment efforts.

A 6-month-old girl died from Ebola in eastern Congo, marking the third orphanage death in the outbreak. The Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved treatment or vaccine, has caused 933 confirmed cases and 245 deaths, with challenges in containment due to clashes and insufficient protective gear for healthcare workers. The outbreak has spread to Uganda with 19 confirmed cases.

A 6-month-old girl is the third child to die from Ebola at an orphanage in eastern Congo as the Bundibugyo strain outbreak spreads. With 894 confirmed cases and over 200 deaths, the outbreak has strained resources, including protective gear for health workers, and has spread to Uganda.

A 6-month-old girl died from Ebola in Congo, marking the third orphanage death as the outbreak spreads. The Bundibugyo strain, with no approved treatment or vaccine, has caused 894 confirmed cases and over 200 deaths, complicating containment efforts due to clashes with healthcare workers and insufficient protective gear.

A 6-month-old girl became the third child to die from Ebola at an orphanage in eastern Congo as the outbreak spreads. The Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved treatment or vaccine, has caused 894 confirmed cases and over 200 deaths, with conflicts between residents and healthcare workers complicating containment efforts.

A 6-month-old girl died from Ebola at an orphanage in eastern Congo, the third such death as the outbreak spreads. The Bundibugyo strain, with no approved vaccine or treatment, has caused 894 confirmed cases and over 200 deaths, with conflicts over safe burial practices complicating containment efforts.

Congo reports 72 new Ebola cases in 24 hours, raising total confirmed cases to 782 with 181 deaths. The outbreak, driven by the Bundibugyo virus, faces challenges due to displacement, remote regions, and overwhelmed treatment centers in Ituri province, with spread to Uganda.

Congo reports 72 new Ebola cases in a day, raising total confirmed cases to 782 with 181 deaths, as the outbreak spreads in a remote, conflict-affected region. Health authorities and organizations like Doctors Without Borders warn the response is struggling to keep pace with the Bundibugyo virus outbreak, which has also reached Uganda.

Congo reports a record one-day increase of 72 new Ebola cases, bringing the total to 782 confirmed cases and 181 deaths. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus with no approved vaccine, is concentrated in Ituri province and has spread to Uganda. Challenges include weak contact tracing (56% coverage), insecurity, and funding gaps.

Congo reported 72 new Ebola cases in 24 hours, the highest single-day increase since the outbreak declaration on May 15. The Bundibugyo virus, with no approved vaccine, has caused 181 confirmed deaths and faces challenges due to weak contact tracing, insecurity, and displacement in Ituri province.

Congo reported 72 new Ebola cases in 24 hours, raising the total to 782 confirmed cases and 181 deaths. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus with no approved vaccine, faces challenges like weak contact tracing and insecurity. The World Health Organization and Africa CDC are intensifying response efforts as cases spread to Uganda.

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo have reached 782 with 181 deaths, driven by the Bundibugyo virus without approved vaccines. The outbreak in Ituri province faces challenges from displacement and conflict, with spread to neighboring regions and a U.S.-proposed Kenyan quarantine center that was halted by protests.

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have launched an online campaign to address mistrust related to an Ebola outbreak. The World Health Organization states that misinformation is hindering efforts to contain the disease, which began in the eastern province of Ituri on 15 May.

A wedding in Congo's Ituri province was held amid an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, with social distancing measures limiting attendance and physical contact. The couple, Jean Claude Érable and Solange Hahati, adjusted to health protocols, reflecting broader efforts to curb the disease's spread.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced five Ebola recoveries in Congo, including the first documented recovery from the Bundibugyo virus. A new treatment center opened in Bunia, but challenges persist due to rapid virus spread, attacks on health facilities, and conflict with rebel groups.

The WHO chief announced five Ebola recoveries in eastern Congo, including the first documented case of Bundibugyo virus recovery, during the opening of a new treatment center in Bunia. The outbreak has reported 906 suspected cases and 223 deaths in Congo, with challenges including attacks on health centers and regional conflicts hindering response efforts.

Five patients have recovered from the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in eastern Congo, as a new treatment center opened in Bunia. The World Health Organization (WHO) and local health officials highlighted progress in managing the outbreak, though challenges persist, including attacks on health facilities and the virus spreading faster than the response.

Five patients have recovered from the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in eastern Congo, as a new treatment center opened in Bunia. The World Health Organization reported 906 suspected cases and 223 deaths in Congo, with neighboring Uganda confirming nine cases and one death. Challenges include attacks on health facilities and conflict-related disruptions in the region.

WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus arrived in Kinshasa ahead of a planned visit to the eastern province of Ituri, the epicenter of an outbreak. The article also mentions an investor returning to Congo to grow chillis and an exhibition at the Caen Memorial in France focused on sub-Saharan Africa.

The WHO chief is visiting Ituri in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the 17th Ebola outbreak spreads, with the Bundibugyo strain confirmed in 121 cases, 17 deaths, and 246 suspected fatalities reported.

The governor of Ituri in DR Congo warns that delayed action on the Ebola outbreak could lead to disaster, stressing the importance of a swift response to prevent a catastrophe.

The governor of Ituri province in DR Congo warned that delays in responding to the Ebola outbreak could lead to a catastrophe. He emphasized the urgency of a swift response to prevent the situation from worsening.

A treatment centre in DR Congo's Ituri region was torched by residents in a dispute over burial practices during the Ebola outbreak. The incident highlights significant challenges in managing the disease response, including community resistance and cultural tensions surrounding treatment protocols.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing its 17th Ebola outbreak, declared a public health emergency by the WHO with 139 suspected deaths and nearly 600 cases primarily in northeastern provinces. The outbreak's spread is being hampered by conflict and aid cuts, with concerns about regional transmission to neighboring countries like Uganda and South Sudan.

The World Health Organization reports a low risk of global spread of the Ebola outbreak, but high risk at national and regional levels, with 51 confirmed cases in Congo and 2 in Uganda. The WHO Director-General expects the number of cases to increase. The outbreak is currently affecting the northern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu in Congo, as well as Uganda's capital, Kampala.

The WHO is concerned about the scale and speed of the Ebola outbreak in the Congo and Uganda, with over 500 suspected cases and 131 fatalities. The organization has approved $3.9 million in emergency funding to support national authorities. The US has issued an urgent travel warning for the DRC.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in at least 130 suspected deaths and 500 suspected cases, with confirmed cases in Ituri province and Uganda. The World Health Organization's director general, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, expressed deep concern over the scale and speed of the outbreak. A US citizen has also tested positive and been transferred to Germany.