WHO warns DR Congo Ebola outbreak may be double the official tally

UN health agency says cases are underreported while doctors at outbreak epicentre threaten to go on strike.

Dozens of healthcare workers in DRC strike amid Ebola outbreak

Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have gone on strike.

Staff at DR Congo Ebola centre strike as virus continues spreading

Walkout over late payments comes as public health officials confirm that the virus has reached two more provinces.

Another US citizen tests positive for Ebola virus while working in Congo amid record outbreak

A U.S. citizen working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo tested positive for Ebola this week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said, as the virus…

Confirmed Ebola deaths in DR Congo hit 600

The number of deaths comes as healthcare workers threaten to walk off the job over a delay in payments.

Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses 500

Nation’s 17th Ebola epidemic is fuelled by the Bundibugyo virus, with no existing vaccine or approved treatment options.

From Ebola to conflict: Risks rise and the US is less able to respond

The Trump administration’s dismantling of U.S. foreign assistance institutions has left the country less prepared to respond to international health threats, such as the current Ebola outbreak in Central Africa,…

Why there's a debate over the new quarantine center for Americans at risk of Ebola

A new quarantine center for Americans at risk of Ebola in Kenya has sparked a heated debate, with mixed reactions from U.S. officials and local residents. Critics, including doctors from the 2014 Ebola outbreak, express concern over safety and appropriateness.

White House's response to hantavirus and Ebola is at odds with COVID criticisms

The Trump administration’s stringent measures against hantavirus and Ebola, including quarantine orders and travel bans, contrast sharply with its previous criticisms of COVID-19 restrictions. This inconsistency raises questions about the government’s approach to public health crises.

White House response to hantavirus and Ebola contrasts with COVID criticisms

The White House has enacted strict quarantine measures for passengers exposed to hantavirus, and is preventing Ebola patients from returning to the U.S. for treatment. This response has drawn criticism when compared to the handling of COVID-19 cases.