Samuel Roger Kamba
Coverage of Samuel Roger Kamba in the Nexus archive.
- As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation
An Ebola outbreak in Congo's Bundibugyo region has led to 381 confirmed cases and 63 deaths, with local skepticism and misinformation hindering containment efforts. A radio station in Bunia is using daily programs to combat rumors and provide health updates, addressing distrust fueled by claims of Western conspiracies and financial exploitation.
- Aid supplies reach heart of Congo’s Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa
Aid supplies donated by the European Union arrived in Bunia, Congo, to support efforts against a Bundibugyo virus Ebola outbreak. Health workers face equipment shortages, community distrust, and attacks, while the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency. The U.S. increased aid to Congo and Uganda by $80 million.
- Congo reports more Ebola cases as WHO expresses concern over scale and speed of the outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has reported at least 131 deaths and over 500 suspected cases, with the World Health Organization expressing concern over the scale and speed of the epidemic. The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus variant, which has no approved therapeutics or vaccines. The WHO has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
- Congo health minister announces 3 Ebola treatment centers in Ituri amid ongoing outbreak
The Congolese health minister announced the opening of three Ebola treatment centers in the Ituri region amid an ongoing outbreak, with over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths reported. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Treatment centers are being set up to expand capabilities.