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The African Development Bank Group has approved $13 million in emergency grants to enhance efforts in controlling a new Ebola virus outbreak in central and eastern Africa. The allocated funds aim to strengthen national emergency response capabilities and limit the

– The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported a total of 2,267 confirmed Ebola cases and 893 fatalities since the outbreak was first identified in May, according to government data. The figures include reports through Friday, July 17. Over

– The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has seen a significant escalation, with the majority of fatalities occurring outside healthcare facilities. The International Organization for Migration reported that around 60% of the deaths took place within

– The World Health Organization announced that 80% of recent Ebola infections in eastern Congo originated from unknown transmission chains. These patients were not listed on contact tracing lists related to previously confirmed cases. Health teams only identified many of

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has opened patient enrollment in a clinical trial for Bundibugyo virus disease as confirmed Ebola cases rose to 1,708, including 580 deaths. Government data showed the latest totals on Wednesday. The trial targets the

Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have risen to 1,333, including 399 deaths, government data showed. The country declared the current Ebola outbreak in mid-May after health authorities detected Bundibugyo virus disease in the east.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo reported 1,307 confirmed Ebola cases and 377 deaths late Monday, marking another rise in the outbreak in the country’s east. Authorities have recorded cases in Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu provinces. The latest

The Democratic Republic of Congo reported 1,048 confirmed Ebola cases, including 267 deaths, as the outbreak in the country’s east passed the 1,000-case mark. Health authorities said the latest figures were recorded late Monday, after confirmed infections crossed that threshold

Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have risen to 896, including 232 deaths, according to the latest government situation data. The increase included 21 new confirmed cases and six new deaths in the 24 hours covered

Confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo have risen to 689, with 139 deaths, as health authorities confront a fast-moving outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus. The World Health Organization has warned that transmission remains active across eastern provinces. It assesses the