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Deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo reaches city of 1.4 million

September 7, 2018

Deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo reaches city of 1.4 million

Congo health officials say that a case of Ebola has been discovered in Butembo, a city of 1.4 million people in the country's northeast.

Scientists discover a sixth species of Ebola virus — in bats

August 27, 2018

Scientists discover a sixth species of Ebola virus — in bats

Scientists have discovered a previously unknown species of Ebola virus, called Bombali virus, that's carried by at least two species of bats in Sierra Leone.

Ebola outbreak in Congo grows; at least 3 killed

August 5, 2018

Ebola outbreak in Congo grows; at least 3 killed

The number of confirmed cases in Congo's new outbreak of the Ebola virus has risen to 13, including three deaths, the health ministry said late Saturday.

Congo confirms 4 Ebola cases week after outbreak ends

August 1, 2018

Congo confirms 4 Ebola cases week after outbreak ends

Congo's health ministry says at least four new cases of Ebola have emerged in the country's east, just a week after an outbreak in the northwest was declared over.

Woman with Ebola likely spread the virus a year after infection, doctors say

July 24, 2018

Woman with Ebola likely spread the virus a year after infection, doctors say

The rare possibility of Ebola spreading long after infection highlights the importance of monitoring survivors.

Ebola survivors suffer severe mental and neurological problems

July 12, 2018

Ebola survivors suffer severe mental and neurological problems

People who survive the deadly Ebola virus can continue to suffer severe psychiatric and neurological problems including depression, debilitating migraines, nerve pain and stroke, according to a study published on Wednesday.

Nearly 700 get Ebola vaccine in Congo; more cases possible

June 1, 2018

Nearly 700 get Ebola vaccine in Congo; more cases possible

Congo's health ministry says more than 680 people have received Ebola vaccinations in three health zones where cases of the deadly virus have been confirmed.

Congo says confirmed Ebola cases rise to 35, with 10 deaths

May 26, 2018

Congo says confirmed Ebola cases rise to 35, with 10 deaths

Congo's health ministry says there are now 35 confirmed cases of Ebola in the country's northwest, including 10 deaths confirmed from the often lethal virus.

2 Ebola patients die after slipping out of quarantine in Congo, officials say

May 23, 2018

2 Ebola patients die after slipping out of quarantine in Congo, officials say

Two of three Ebola patients who escaped quarantine in the Congo river port city of Mbandaka have died, the head of medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres' (MSF) mission in the city said on Wednesday.

Congo to begin vaccinating against Ebola after new cases in major city

May 20, 2018

Congo to begin vaccinating against Ebola after new cases in major city

Congo will begin administering an experimental Ebola vaccine Monday in Mbandaka, the northwestern city of 1.2 million where the deadly disease has infected some residents, Congo's health minister announced.