Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in outbreak epicenter
BUNIA, Congo — BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Congo on Saturday began vaccinating healthcare staff against Ebola in Bunia,…
Scientists warn of weakening health systems and urge stronger outbreak detection
LOME, Togo — LOME, Togo (AP) — West African laboratory scientists called on governments Friday to strengthen capacity…
Congo’s Ebola outbreak rapidly spreading beyond epicenter, health body warns
KINSHASA, Congo — The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record in eastern Congo is rapidly spreading beyond its epicenter,…
Ebola has killed 1,700 in eastern Congo as the fastest-growing outbreak surges
BUNIA, Congo — Ebola has killed more than 1,700 people in eastern Congo in the fastest-growing outbreak of…
This year’s Ebola outbreak has spread faster than the worst on record
ABUJA, Nigeria — ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed over 1,000 people, reaching…
Majority of new Ebola cases are ‘from unknown chains of transmission,’ WHO official says
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo “continues to outpace the response efforts,” the World Health Organization’s emergencies chief…
Mourners bury 6-month-old Ebola victim, marking third orphanage death in outbreak
BUNIA, Congo — Mourners gathered Friday to bury a 6-month-old girl who died from Ebola earlier this week,…
Africa’s Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers
BUNDIBUGYO, Uganda (AP) — Whenever Ebola comes, some of the afflicted choose the road to the nearest hospital.…
Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities say
KINSHASA, Congo — The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has increased to 782, with 181 deaths,…
Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup
WASHINGTON (AP) — While millions of soccer fans cheer or groan over World Cup matches spanning North America,…
Motorcycle taxi drivers lead Ebola awareness caravan in eastern Congo
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers spread messages about Ebola in an awareness caravan Tuesday…
Healthcare workers in Congo face risk from rare Ebola and from community attacks
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Every time Vanny Birungi, a volunteer with the Red Cross in eastern Congo, goes…