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Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well'

Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

The Most Promising Ebola Vaccine Has Been Sitting on the Shelf for 15 Years

Years after initial tests, researchers are now racing to see if a vaccine developed in 2011 can help fight the current Bundibugyo outbreak in Congo.

Ebola outbreak kills 17 healthcare workers as Chinese medical team arrives in DRC

Seventeen healthcare workers have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a World Health Organisation official has said.

Search for six-year-old Ebola patient after armed men storm DR Congo hospital

Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

Ebola patients recover in DRC amid claims of outbreak hoax

Seven patients have left an Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, having recovered.

Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak

There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.

Witnessing joy amid the death: BBC travels to epicentre of Ebola outbreak

There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.

'First line of defence' has collapsed in biggest ever outbreak of rare Ebola strain

The number of Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is likely far higher than official figures, Oxfam has warned, due to lack of clean water and sanitation.

Record daily jump in DRC Ebola outbreak takes death toll to 178

The Ebola outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus strain, has reached 782 confirmed cases.

Clashes break out at DRC rally against presidential term-limit change

Police dispersed the crowds with tear gas as opposition and pro-government activists clashed.

Ebola cases in DRC rise to 676 as Kenya protests erupt over US plans

Outbreak responses are still playing catch-up as US works to isolate itself.

Ebola death toll in DR Congo climbs to 101

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with its 17th Ebola outbreak since virus was first identified in 1976.

DR Congo friendly to be played behind closed doors amid Ebola concerns

Democratic Republic of Congo's final World Cup warm-up game against Chile will take place behind closed doors amid concerns about the Ebola outbreak in the central African nation.

DRC suggests behind-closed-doors World Cup warm-up to offset Ebola threat

Mayor of Spain's La Linea de la Concepcion bans friendly between DR Congo and Chile due to health concerns.

How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe

There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.

Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warns

The medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.

WHO chief heads to Ebola epicentre - as Brazil investigates suspected case

The World Health Organisation (WHO) chief has visited the province hardest hit by the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), urging residents to seek treatment…

Ebola spread in DR Congo 'alarming', charity warns, as WHO chief visits worst-hit area

Médicins Sans Frontières says that never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon after its declaration.

Confirmed Ebola cases nearly double in days as WHO chief visits DR Congo

WHO's Tedros calls for a community-led fight as a rare Ebola strain spreads rapidly through conflict-hit eastern DRC.

Ebola treatment centre rebuilt after being torched by protesters in DRC

Workers in eastern DR Congo are rebuilding an Ebola treatment centre that was burned by protesters earlier this month.

WHO chief visits DRC amidst Ebola crisis

WHO chief visits DRC amidst Ebola crisis and urges international community to increase support.

Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

DRC facing ‘catastrophic collision’ of Ebola and war, WHO chief warns

'Stopping this Ebola transmission depends entirely on humanitarian access,' said Tedros, the WHO chief.

'Catastrophic collision' of Ebola and conflict, WHO head says as Uganda closes border

The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) "faces a catastrophic collision of disease and conflict" as the Ebola outbreak continues, the head of the World Health Organization…

Suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo outbreak jump to more than 900

The number of suspected Ebola cases has jumped to more than 900 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where authorities are struggling to contain an outbreak.

Ebola spreads in the DRC as authorities struggle to contain outbreak

The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading as cases been confirmed in Uganda.

Ebola outbreak poses massive challenges, warns nurse

Kate White says she is "extremely concerned about the inability to get resources" to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Attacks on Ebola centres intensify in eastern DRC amid outbreak fears

Anger and mistrust growing over Ebola burials as traditions clash with medical response to prevent spread.

Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo

The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.

WHO raises Ebola health risk to ‘very high’ in DR Congo

Provincial gov't in Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak, has banned public gatherings to stop spread of virus.

WHO raises Ebola public health risk to ‘very high’ in DR Congo

Provincial gov't in Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak, has banned public gatherings to stop spread of virus.

Ebola outbreak 'spreading rapidly' - as vaccine from UK scientists 'months away'

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is "spreading rapidly", the director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said, as UK scientists work on…

Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo

Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.

Ebola tensions rise as treatment centre torched in DR Congo’s Ituri

Residents in DRC torch facility over burial disputes, spotlighting challenges in tackling Ebola outbreak.

Ebola outbreak spreading as crowd sets fire to treatment centre in DRC

Fears are growing that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is gathering momentum, as a treatment centre is set alight by an angry crowd.

What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

Suspected Ebola cases reach 600 and more expected - WHO

There are now 600 suspected Ebola cases after the outbreak in Congo and Uganda, the World Health Organisation has said.

Fear grips eastern DR Congo amid deadly Ebola outbreak

From Bukavu to Kinshasa, concern is spreading among residents and street vendors as Ebola cases rise.

What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

WHO responding to ‘complex, difficult’ Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

The World Health Organization is getting health experts and supplies to DR Congo to battle the Ebola outbreak.

DRC health minister visits hotspot for Ebola outbreak

DRC health minister visits hotspot for Ebola outbreak

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency

The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.

Will the latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda spread further?

The World Health Organization declares the epidemic a global health emergency.

How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?

An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda a global emergency: What to know

DRC outbreak causes more than 80 deaths and spreads to neighbouring Uganda.

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency

The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.

Outbreak of rare strain of Ebola claims at least 65 lives in DR Congo

Sixty-five people have died in a new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province with 246 suspected cases.

New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo

Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported - a case has also been reported in Uganda.

Ebola outbreak with uncommon strain erupts in Congo and Uganda; 65 deaths

WHO learned of potential cases May 5; US CDC said it just heard about it yesterday.

New Ebola outbreak in Congo kills more than 60

A new Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 65 deaths recorded so far, according to Africa's top public health body.

New Ebola outbreak 'kills 80' in Democratic Republic of Congo

A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has resulted in 80 deaths, the country's health ministry has said, according to the Reuters news agency.

New Ebola outbreak kills more than 60

A new Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 65 deaths recorded so far, according to Africa's top public health body.

WHO declares global public health emergency over Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern".

New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo

Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.

Could the latest violence in DR Congo undermine truce efforts?

Lesser-known armed groups have carried out a spate of attacks in the country's northeast.

DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls

"If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.

South American migrants deported to DRC say facing pressure to return home

Rights advocates have accused Trump administration of using third-country deportations to intimidate asylum seekers.

More than 200 rescued from IS-linked group in DR Congo

The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda's army says.

DRC government, M23 rebels commit to protect civilians, aid deliveries

After talks in Switzerland, the two sides also made progress on a protocol for ceasefire oversight.

DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US

The Congolese government stresses those expelled from the US are only in the country temporarily.

DR Congo agrees to take deportees from the US

The country will start receiving deportees from this month but has not said how many they will accept.

DR Congo to receive ‘third-country’ deportees from the US under new deal

DRC gov't says deportees will begin to arrive this month, under a 'temporary' arrangment paid for by the US.

DR Congo beat Jamaica to reach World Cup via intercontinental finals

Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe scores in extra time as DR Congo beat Jamaica 1-0 in qualifying playoff.

Meet the American investors rushing into Congo

They are taking on war, corruption and China