World May 23 Eighteen suspected Ebola patients escape after treatment tent is set on fire for a second time in Congo By Justin Kabumba Katumwa, Wilson McMakin, Associated Press
World May 21 Residents burn Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak People set fire to an Ebola treatment center in a town at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo on Thursday after being stopped from retrieving the body of a local man, a witness and a senior police officer… By Justin Kabumba Katumwa, Monika Pronczuk, Gerald Imray, Associated Press
World May 18 The Ebola outbreak started weeks ago, officials say. Here's a timeline of what we know The outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization and the death toll has risen to more than 100. By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press
World May 18 Ebola and hantavirus have African leaders talking 'health sovereignty' as donor support fades A new Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is highlighting Africa's struggle with reduced international aid. By Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press
World May 17 What to know about the Ebola outbreak that has grown into a global health emergency ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The World Health Organization declared Sunday the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. Africa's top public health body first confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province… By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press
May 17 WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press More than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths have been reported. The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved treatments or vaccines. Continue reading
May 15 What to know about new Ebola outbreak that has killed 65 people in Congo By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press Africa’s top public health body has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province, the 17th since the disease first emerged in the country in 1976. Continue reading
Sep 04 Congo announces new Ebola outbreak after case confirmed in southern province By Associated Press The World Health Organization said Thursday it dispatched its experts alongside Congo’s Rapid Response Team to Kasai Province to strengthen disease surveillance, treatment and infection prevention and control in health facilities. Continue reading
Jan 16 Watch 8:12 Despite outbreak, Ebola treatment and vaccine represent 'resounding scientific success' By Monica Villamizar Recently, the FDA formally approved the first vaccine to prevent the Ebola virus. The advance comes at a crucial time, as Democratic Republic of Congo is suffering an outbreak that has lasted over a year and a half and sickened… Continue watching
Jan 15 Watch 8:36 How war and misinformation are complicating the DRC's Ebola battle By Monica Villamizar An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has plagued Democratic Republic of Congo for nearly a year and a half, with more than 3,000 people getting sick and 2,000 dead. Major medical advances in prevention and treatment have kept the… Continue watching