Ebola Virus

A hygienist wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) begins cleaning and disinfection operations at the Rwampara Ebola Treatment Centre (ETC) in Bunia, Ituri, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo on July 13, 2026. (AFP)

DR Congo says Ebola outbreak now its deadliest ever

The United Nations says that the Ebola outbreak "is the fastest growing on record" and is killing a victim every 30 minutes in the African country.

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WHO urges Ervebo vaccine trial in DR Congo Ebola outbreak

WHO vaccine experts recommend a Phase III human trial of the approved Ervebo Ebola vaccine in the DRC to assess protection against the Bundibugyo strain. The outbreak records 4,053 cases and 1,850 deaths as response efforts struggle.

August 7, 2026

Canada authorizes clinical trials of Moderna Ebola vaccine

Health ministry says the Phase 1 trial of the mRNA vaccine "will assess the candidate vaccine's safety, determine the right dosage range and identify any side effects," according to the ministry.

August 4, 2026

WHO says Uganda still at risk from Ebola spread in DR Congo

Uganda remains at risk from Ebola due to the ongoing outbreak in neighbouring DR Congo, the WHO says, despite the country declaring its 2026 outbreak over. The agency continues monitoring for 42 days and urges heightened surveillance and vigilance.

July 29, 2026

Over 1,000 deaths recorded in Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda: WHO

In all, 2,473 cases of the deadly virus, including 999 deaths, have been confirmed in DRC, while 20 cases, including two deaths have been registered in neighboring Uganda, according to a WHO overview based on official data from the two countries.

July 22, 2026

US to further restrict travel from DR Congo over Ebola

The United States says American citizens leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo may face a "Do Not Board" order after health screenings, as authorities seek to prevent the spread of Ebola.

July 15, 2026

DRC Ebola outbreak two to four times bigger than official scale: WHO

According to DR Congo's latest official figures, the hemorrhagic fever has infected more than 1960 people and killed over 700 since its detection two months ago.

July 14, 2026

DR Congo's official Ebola death toll exceeds 400

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo kills 438 people among 1,406 confirmed cases. The Bundibugyo strain spreads across Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu.

July 2, 2026

the Ebola Treatment Center of the Center Médical Évangélique (CME), in Bunia, Ituri, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo on June 23, 2026. (Photo by Benediction MURHABAZI / AFP)

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads to fourth province

A deadly Ebola outbreak spreads to a fourth province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing 360 people among 1,274 confirmed cases. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine, while authorities race to trace infections and contain transmission.

June 29, 2026

A team of doctors wearing protective suits works in a red zone inside the morgue, close a body bag containing the remains of a man who died from Ebola virus disease on June 13, 2026. (AFP)

France detects first Ebola case outside Africa in current outbreak

The country's health ministry confirms the "identification of a first positive case of Ebola virus disease on national territory," while Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's office says he is monitoring the situation "very closely."

June 24, 2026