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New Animal Transmission Sparks Fastest-Moving Ebola Outbreak in DRC

The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is caused by a new zoonotic spillover event, with over 2,000 deaths reported amid concerns it could become the deadliest on record.

Aug 13, 2026, 3:16 PM Al Jazeera

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2026 Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo Poised to Become Deadliest, WHO Warns

The ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain has already resulted in over 2,000 deaths and more than 4,300 cases, with health officials struggling to contain its rapid spread.

BBC World | Aug 13, 2026, 2:54 AM 1 source Single-source report

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WHO: Ebola Outbreak in DRC Began Months Before Official Declaration

The World Health Organization reveals that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo started in February 2026, months before the official declaration in May, with early cases misdiagnosed as malaria and typhoid.

Al Jazeera | Aug 10, 2026, 5:24 PM 2 sources Source mix awaiting review Compare

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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Claims Over 300 Children’s Lives; New Vaccine Trials Urged

The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has disproportionately affected children and women, with more than 300 child deaths reported since mid-May. Health experts call for vaccine trials to contain the rare Bundibugyo virus strain.

UN News | Aug 8, 2026, 1:00 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Claims Over 300 Children’s Lives Amid Vaccine Hopes

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has disproportionately affected children and women, with health experts calling for vaccine trials to contain the rare Bundibugyo virus strain.

UN News | Aug 8, 2026, 12:44 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Claims Over 300 Child Lives Amid Vaccine Trial Calls

The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has disproportionately affected children and women, with health services severely disrupted and new vaccine trials urged to contain the rare Bundibugyo strain.

UN News | Aug 8, 2026, 12:32 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Claims Over 300 Children’s Lives; New Vaccine Trials Urged

The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo’s Ituri province has disproportionately affected children and women, with over 300 child deaths reported since mid-May. Health experts call for vaccine trials to contain the rare Bundibugyo strain.

UN News | Aug 7, 2026, 11:04 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Causes Over 300 Childhood Deaths Amid Vaccine Trials

The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has led to more than 300 child fatalities, with health experts calling for vaccine trials to combat the rare Bundibugyo strain.

UN News | Aug 7, 2026, 10:49 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Claims Over 300 Child Lives Amid Vaccine Trials

The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has disproportionately affected children and women, with more than 300 children dead since mid-May. Health experts call for vaccine trials to contain the rare Bundibugyo strain.

UN News | Aug 7, 2026, 10:34 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Claims Over 300 Children’s Lives Amid Vaccine Trial Calls

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has disproportionately affected children and women, with health experts urging vaccine trials to curb the spread of the rare Bundibugyo virus.

UN News | Aug 7, 2026, 10:03 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Causes Over 300 Child Deaths Amid Vaccine Trial Calls

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has disproportionately affected children and women, with health experts urging vaccine trials to contain the rare Bundibugyo strain.

UN News | Aug 7, 2026, 8:49 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Africa CDC to Deploy Zaire Ebola Vaccine Amid Rapid Bundibugyo Outbreak in DRC

Facing a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo caused by the Bundibugyo strain, Africa CDC plans to use a vaccine developed for the earlier Zaire strain as an interim measure while investigating the virus's unusual severity.

Deutsche Welle | Aug 6, 2026, 11:55 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Africa CDC to Deploy Zaire Ebola Vaccine Amid Fast-Spreading Bundibugyo Outbreak in DRC

The Africa Centres for Disease Control plans to use a vaccine developed for the Zaire Ebola strain to combat the current Bundibugyo strain outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with early evidence suggesting it may prevent deaths.

Deutsche Welle | Aug 6, 2026, 11:27 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Africa CDC to Deploy Zaire Ebola Vaccine Amid Rapid Bundibugyo Outbreak in DRC

Facing a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, African health authorities plan to use a vaccine developed for the earlier Zaire strain as an interim measure.

Deutsche Welle | Aug 6, 2026, 11:12 PM 1 source Single-source report

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New Ebola Vaccine Trial Begins Amid Rising Outbreak in DR Congo

The World Health Organization reports progress toward the first vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo Ebola species as cases surge in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

UN News | Aug 4, 2026, 8:26 PM 1 source Single-source report

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WHO Declares Current Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Worst in Country's History

The Bundibugyo strain has caused 3,605 confirmed cases and 1,587 deaths as of July 30, 2026, with no approved vaccine or treatment available yet.

BBC World | Aug 1, 2026, 5:56 PM 1 source Single-source report

Reading space 1 at Bundibugyo Community Library, Bundibugyo Central, Bundibugyo district. This image was obtained under the project Ugandan Libraries Geo Quest by Wikimedia Community User Group and COLAU

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Congo’s Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 1,500 Amid Struggles to Contain Outbreak

The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces a growing Ebola crisis with over 1,500 deaths and no vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain, while international efforts are hampered by conflict and infrastructure challenges.

Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 8:18 PM 1 source Single-source report

"Beautiful....But Deadly": Colorized scanning electron micrograph of Ebola virus particles (green) found both as extracellular particles and budding particles from a chronically-infected African Green Monkey Kidney cell (blue); 20,000x magnification. JPEG version .

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Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 1,500 in Congo’s Fastest-Growing Outbreak

Eastern Congo faces a rapid increase in Ebola cases linked to the Bundibugyo virus, with response efforts challenged by security issues.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 30, 2026, 1:55 PM 1 source Single-source report

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First Volunteer Vaccinated in Trial of New Ebola Vaccine Targeting Bundibugyo Strain

Oxford University begins human trials of a rapidly developed vaccine amid a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

Africanews | Jul 29, 2026, 9:29 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Ebola Infections in DR Congo Surge to 3,200 with 1,405 Deaths Amid Spread Across Five Provinces

The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces a rapid increase in Ebola cases caused by the Bundibugyo strain, with nearly 90% of infections reported in the northeastern province of Ituri.

Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 3:23 AM 1 source Single-source report

Grounded editorial scene illustrating The Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus has resulted in over 1,000 deaths, with cases primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo and some in Uganda.

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WHO Reports Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 1,000 in DRC and Uganda

The Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus has resulted in over 1,000 deaths, with cases primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo and some in Uganda.

Africanews | Jul 22, 2026, 5:55 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Ebola Cases in Congo Surpass 2,000 Amid Fastest-Growing Outbreak on Record

Congo reports 2,011 confirmed Ebola cases and 754 deaths as the Bundibugyo virus outbreak accelerates, with contact tracing and unknown transmission chains posing major challenges.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 8:44 AM 1 source Single-source report

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