Ebola Virus Outbreak Poses Massive Challenges, Warns Nurse

Fast-moving Ebola epidemic is likely to get worse: WHO

The head of the World Health Organization said that the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda was outpacing response efforts.

The rare Ebola outbreak is one danger. Attacks on healthcare workers are another

BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Every time Vanny Birungi, a volunteer with the Red Cross in eastern Congo, goes out to raise awareness about the latest Ebola outbreak as suspected cases near 1,000, she faces a double threat.

Ugandan health officials report new Ebola virus infections, bringing cases to 7

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan health authorities on Monday reported two new Ebola cases, bringing the number of infections to seven. All the cases are linked to the outbreak in neighboring Congo, which appears to have started several days or weeks before Congolese authorities declared it on May 15. A 59-year-old Congolese man was admitted to a hospital in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, on May 11, and died three days later, before it was known he…

Congo-Kinshasa: Travel Restrictions On DR Congo As Ebola Threat Rises to Highest Level

As the World Health Organisation raises its risk assessment for the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo to the highest level, neighbouring countries Uganda and Rwanda have imposed travel restrictions to try and prevent the deadly virus spreading.

Congo's Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and anger

Arson attacks on Ebola treatment centres in the Democratic Republic of Congo underscore the serious challenges authorities face — including a backlash in local communities — as they try to stem an outbreak of the infectious disease that has been declared a global health emergency. On Sunday, Congolese authorities said suspected cases have now passed 900 in the east of the country, mainly in Ituri province, where the ongoing outbreak is centred.

Screening of flyers arriving at Pune airport begins amid Ebola scare

Pune airport begins enhanced Ebola screening for all international arrivals, requiring self-declaration forms, thermal scans, and quarantine protocols per WHO alert.