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DR Congo

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"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 Deaths Surpass 2,000 in DR Congo Amid Rapid Outbreak and Vaccine Race

The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has become the second-largest on record, with concerns over virus mutation and ongoing violence hampering control efforts.

Aug 11, 2026, 10:30 PM UN News

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WHO Reveals Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Began Three Months Before Official Declaration

Sequencing data indicates the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo started well before the emergency was declared in May 2026, according to the WHO.

France 24 English | Aug 11, 2026, 5:03 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 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 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 has disproportionately affected children and women, with significant disruptions to healthcare services amid conflict-driven displacement.

UN News | Aug 8, 2026, 12:17 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 Causes Over 300 Childhood Deaths; New Vaccine Trials Urged

The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has disproportionately affected children and women, severely disrupting healthcare services amid conflict-driven displacement.

UN News | Aug 7, 2026, 9:35 PM 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 has disproportionately affected children and women, disrupting healthcare services amid conflict-driven displacement. Health experts call for vaccine trials to combat the rare Bundibugyo strain.

UN News | Aug 7, 2026, 8:34 PM 1 source Single-source report

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Independent UN experts denounce the M23 armed group’s abuses in eastern DR Congo, while UNICEF reports child casualties in Ukraine and UNODC highlights growing transnational crime in Southeast Asia.

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UN Experts Condemn M23’s Sexual Violence in DR Congo Amid Rising Global Crime and Conflict

Independent UN experts denounce the M23 armed group’s abuses in eastern DR Congo, while UNICEF reports child casualties in Ukraine and UNODC highlights growing transnational crime in Southeast Asia.

UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 11:20 PM 1 source Single-source report

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US Imposes Sanctions on Rwandan Firms Over Conflict Minerals in Eastern DR Congo

Washington targets Rwandan companies accused of financing armed groups through illicit mineral trade fueling conflict in eastern DR Congo.

Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 6:40 PM 1 source Single-source report

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US Sanctions Rwandan Firms Over Conflict Minerals Funding M23 in DR Congo

The US targets Rwandan businessmen and companies for financing the M23 rebellion through illicit mineral trade, highlighting the ongoing conflict fueled by eastern DR Congo's mineral wealth.

Al Jazeera | Jul 6, 2026, 4:30 AM 1 source Single-source report

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England Faces DR Congo in World Cup Round of 32 Amid Injury Concerns

After topping Group L, England prepares to meet DR Congo in Atlanta as the World Cup knockout stage continues, with injuries impacting the English squad.

ABC Australia News | Jul 1, 2026, 4:29 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Healthcare Situation in DR Congo Shows Improvement Amid Ongoing Ebola Spread

Despite the continued spread of the Ebola virus in DR Congo, local healthcare workers report progress in managing the crisis.

Al Jazeera | Jun 30, 2026, 7:59 PM 1 source Single-source report

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England Faces DR Congo in FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32

First-time World Cup participants DR Congo, led by coach Sebastien Desabre, enter the knockout stage with confidence against title contenders England.

CNA Latest News | Jun 30, 2026, 7:25 PM 2 sources Source mix awaiting review Compare

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UN Envoy Urges Continued Commitment to Peace in Eastern DR Congo

James Swan, head of the UN mission in DR Congo, calls for full implementation of peace agreements amid ongoing conflict and an Ebola outbreak.

UN News | Jun 27, 2026, 5:31 PM 1 source Single-source report

"This photograph showed Sister Marietta as she walked among the grave sites of her colleagues that had perished during the Zaire (now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo) Ebola outbreak of August, 1976. The Flemish nuns, and the African hospital Staff of a Yambuku, Zairian mission hospital treated the first known patient of one of the world’s deadliest diseases, Ebola hemorrhagic fever (Ebola HF). The virus traveled quickly, and a large number of the mission members and patients died in the fall of 1976."

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DR Congo Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 2,000 Amid Rapid Spread

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to escalate, with fatalities exceeding 2,000 as of August 11, 2026.

Al Jazeera | Aug 12, 2026, 12:36 AM 1 source Single-source report

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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak: Majority of Deaths Occur Before Patients Reach Treatment Centers

Over 1,900 deaths have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak, with 60 to 70 percent occurring in communities far from medical care, prompting the WHO to intensify response efforts.

UN News | Aug 10, 2026, 10:23 PM 1 source Single-source report

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

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has disproportionately affected children and women, disrupting healthcare and prompting calls for vaccine trials to contain the rare Bundibugyo strain.

UN News | Aug 10, 2026, 11:24 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 Causes Over 300 Childhood Deaths; Vaccine Trials Urged

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has disproportionately affected children and women, disrupting essential healthcare and prompting calls for vaccine trials against the rare Bundibugyo strain.

UN News | Aug 7, 2026, 11:19 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Causes Over 300 Childhood Deaths; New Vaccine Trials Urged

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has severely impacted children and healthcare services, prompting calls for vaccine trials against the rare Bundibugyo strain.

UN News | Aug 7, 2026, 10:19 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