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Congo Ebola outbreak spreads largely undetected, WHO says
world4 hours ago

Congo Ebola outbreak spreads largely undetected, WHO says

DR Congo's northeast Ebola outbreak is spreading with about 1,792 cases and 625 deaths; WHO warns 80% of new infections have no known links to prior patients, implying widespread community transmission and a true scale potentially 2–4 times higher than reported. The Bundibugyo strain may cause milder symptoms, complicating risk perception, as the virus has reached North Kivu, South Kivu and Tshopo beyond Ituri's Bunia. Authorities are deploying 21,000 community health workers for door-to-door surveillance, while 70% of early deaths occurred outside treatment centers.

via New York Post|
#bunia#congo#ebola
US humanitarian worker in the DRC tests positive for Bundibugyo Ebola
world15 hours ago

US humanitarian worker in the DRC tests positive for Bundibugyo Ebola

A US citizen working for a humanitarian group in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, according to the CDC. The agency is coordinating with the patient’s employer and partners to identify high-risk contacts and prevent further transmission. The DRC outbreak has climbed to about 1,830 confirmed cases with 648 deaths, while the risk to the US public and travelers remains very low and no cases have been reported in the United States.

via CNN|
#cdc#drc#ebola
Congo Ebola responders strike over months of unpaid wages
world2 days ago

Congo Ebola responders strike over months of unpaid wages

Doctors, nurses and community health workers on the front lines of Congo’s Ebola response went on strike over months of unpaid salaries and poor working conditions, including shortages of protective gear, potentially hampering outbreak containment; the action was concentrated in Ituri province as officials promised pay and safer working conditions.

via The Washington Post|
#democratic-republic-of-congo#ebola#health-care-workers
DRC Ebola Death Toll Reaches 600 as Frontline Workers Strike Over Pay
world2 days ago

DRC Ebola Death Toll Reaches 600 as Frontline Workers Strike Over Pay

The Democratic Republic of the Congo reports 600 Ebola deaths and 1,759 confirmed cases, with 51 new cases and 20 deaths in the last 24 hours. Frontline health workers in Ituri are threatening to strike over delayed pay, potentially slowing the outbreak response, while two Kisangani cases await confirmation; the Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine.

via Al Jazeera|
#bundibugyo-virus#dr-congo#ebola
DRC Ebola workers strike as CDC signals a months-long response
world2 days ago

DRC Ebola workers strike as CDC signals a months-long response

Healthcare workers in Ituri, DR Congo, are striking over unpaid wages and equipment shortages amid an Ebola outbreak that has reached 1,729 cases and 582 deaths in DRC and Uganda, with the Bundibugyo strain spreading to new areas. The CDC says the response will last months and requires a larger frontline workforce under level 1 activation, though only 38 new hires have been made this fiscal year.

via CIDRAP|
#cdc#drc#ebola
CDC ramps up Ebola response, seeks more staff amid Level-1 activation
health2 days ago

CDC ramps up Ebola response, seeks more staff amid Level-1 activation

The CDC has elevated its Ebola response to Level 1 due to a major outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, triggering round-the-clock staffing and a recruitment surge even as the agency warns the effort will last several months and require hard prioritization of program work. The push comes amid ongoing staffing and morale challenges from prior cuts, limited new hires, and a leadership slate heavy with acting officials; the agency is expanding the CDCReady Responder program, suspending post-deployment time-off awards, and pursuing a broader strategic plan to shore up long-term capacity.

via Federal News Network|
#cdc#ebola#emergency-response
Congo Ebola Frontline Workers Strike Over Pay Delays Jeopardizes Containment
world3 days ago

Congo Ebola Frontline Workers Strike Over Pay Delays Jeopardizes Containment

Health workers in Congo’s Ebola epicenter (Ituri) walk off the job due to unpaid wages and bonuses since May, risking slower outbreak response as cases reach 1,708 with 580 deaths; protesters complain limited protective gear and unfair treatment, while authorities say payments are being addressed and disruptions like airport closures hinder funding flow.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#congo#ebola#health-workers
Strings Attached: Africa Bristles at US Health Aid With Conditions
world4 days ago

Strings Attached: Africa Bristles at US Health Aid With Conditions

The Trump-era push for bilateral African health deals ties funding to countries’ own health spending and access to patient data, sparking resistance from governments like Ghana, Zimbabwe and Zambia over sovereignty and privacy concerns even as Kenya signs a large deal. Critics warn such conditions risk sidelining multilateral efforts and could undermine outbreak responses, a point underscored by how aid cuts affected Ebola relief in DR Congo.

via BBC|
#africa#data-privacy#ebola
health5 days ago

Experimental Ebola treatment trial begins in Congo, offering cautious hope

A WHO-backed trial in Bunia, Ituri province, Congo, launches to test remdesivir, the MBP134 antibody, or both for Bundibugyo Ebola patients, with 28‑day survival tracking; the first participant is enrolled and the study is expected to last 3–6 months, potentially expanding to high‑risk groups later. The outbreak has diagnosed over 1,400 cases and at least 438 deaths, amid mistrust, overcrowded treatment centers, and security challenges that complicate the response.

via Politico|
#bundibugyo-virus#congo#ebola
WHO-backed Ebola therapy trial begins in DRC amid outbreak
health9 days ago

WHO-backed Ebola therapy trial begins in DRC amid outbreak

The World Health Organization launches a trial of two therapeutics for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the DRC, with the first patient enrolled as the outbreak in the DRC (and Uganda) continues. There have been about 1,406 confirmed DRC cases and 438 deaths as of June 30, with 20 Ugandan cases and one French case by July 1. There are no approved vaccines or treatments for this strain yet; the study is coordinated by DRC’s INRB, Belgium’s Institute of Tropical Medicine, and the University of Oxford, aiming to expand safe treatment options.

via BBC|
#bundibugyo-virus#clinical-trial#democratic-republic-of-the-congo
Uganda Reports Marburg Case as Ebola Outbreak Roars in DRC
health9 days ago

Uganda Reports Marburg Case as Ebola Outbreak Roars in DRC

Africa CDC confirms a Marburg virus disease case in Uganda involving a one-and-a-half-year-old child who died, as the country grapples with the broader Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Official details vary: Africa CDC says no contacts have developed symptoms, Uganda’s health ministry has offered divergent statements, and the WHO says it has been informed of a single case. Media reports of a second case are unconfirmed, while health alerts and ongoing surveillance highlight the region’s public‑health challenge.

via Ars Technica|
#africa-cdc#ebola#health