Stories from DR Congo
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Ebola Outbreak Response Hampered By Aid Cuts
The Ebola outbreak in Congo's Bundibugyo region has become the third-largest on record. The number of cases has doubled in the past two weeks. Aid cuts are hampering the frontline response to the Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
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Ebola Virus Can Remain In Recovered Patients
The Director General of the World Health Organization has expressed optimism following the recovery of five Ebola patients. The response to the outbreak is being hampered by aid cuts.
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Africa CDC Reports Over 1,100 Suspected Ebola Cases
Suspected Ebola cases have surpassed 1,000 in the latest outbreak. Doctors Without Borders has warned that the spread of the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo is deeply.
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Congo, Uganda Confirm 263 Ebola Cases, 43 Deaths
The Democratic Republic of Congo has cleared 700 suspected cases of the Bundibugyo virus after negative test results.
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Ebola Concerns Grow Between DRC and Uganda
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are urging the public not to panic following the country's latest Ebola outbreak. The outbreak has exceeded 1000 infections. Doctors Without Borders has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is deeply.
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WHO Chief Visits Ebola Epicenter In Congo
The head of the World Health Organization visited the epicenter of an Ebola outbreak in Congo.
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Open Data Released For Ebola Response In DRC
Vantor has released 100GB of imagery data to support Ebola response efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The data is intended to aid mapping efforts.
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WHO Director General Arrives in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a border situation. The country has remained open despite the circumstances. The situation is described as catastrophic for those affected.
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Gates Foundation Pledges $15 Million For Ebola
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed $15 million to combat an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The foundation aims to accelerate progress in controlling the disease. This funding aims to support efforts against the rising number of infected individuals. This funding will support efforts to control the spread of the virus and provide medical assistance. The foundation has previously funded health initiatives. The funding is intended to aid in research and response. The research aims to develop new treatments or prevention methods.
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DRC Outbreak Remains Active With Over 900 Cases
The Democratic Republic of Congo's outbreak remains active with over 900 confirmed cases across 53 provinces. Health officials are working to improve frontline worker capacity and testing. The situation is considered fragile due to ongoing regional conflicts.
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