DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 9,000 cases
The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.
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Ebola cases top 5,000
‘The risk of further national and international spread remains high.’
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Ebola outbreak 'intensifying'
The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is escalating at an exceptional pace, with over 3,600…
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600 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed 600 lives, with nearly 1,800 confirmed cases reported, while health authorities continue…
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Kane saves day; USA, Belgium shine
Harry Kane scored a late brace to save England from World Cup elimination against DR Congo, while the United States advanced to the last 16 and Belgium staged…
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Red rocks yield coveted minerals
The Democratic Republic of Congo is emerging as a focal point in the global race for critical minerals, with its vast copper and cobalt reserves attracting…
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Ebola treatments trials start next week
The trials will start at a hospital in DRC’s northeastern Ituri province.
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Shaky start: Congolese spoil Ronaldo’s dream World Cup opener
Cristiano Ronaldo endured a frustrating start to his sixth World Cup as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo, who earned their first-ever point in the…
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Fishermen net plastic waste
‘A few years ago, I used to catch big fish like captains and catfish but because of the pollution, they’ve moved further out to sea.’
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More than 80 Ebola deaths trigger global emergency
'The Bundibugyo strain has no vaccine, no specific treatment.'
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