Ebola spreading rapidly in Congo as death toll tops 2,500, says United Nations
Health workers coming under attack by locals terrified by outbreak and are themselves dying from disease
Democratic Republic of Congo
Latest ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in DRC’s history
World Health Organisation warns country has entered ‘intense transmission’ phase of the virus
DRC Ebola deaths surpass 2,000 in ‘fastest-spreading outbreak on record’
Delayed detection, conflict and strained health services have helped the virus spread more rapidly than in previous outbreaks
‘We will all die from Ebola here’: Virus stalks crowded camps in Congo
The outbreak is now the second-deadliest ever, and in record time
Ebola outbreak in DRC the fastest growing in the history of the virus
As death toll rises and with a vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain potentially still months away, health workers face a battle to slow the outbreak
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Ebola cases in Congo reach highest first-month total of any outbreak, says WHO
Outbreak has infected more than 1,000 people and killed 267
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Ebola risk low in Ireland, watchdog says, as WHO monitors emergency in DRC and Uganda
State is ‘well prepared’ if a case is imported, with increased readiness in the wake of Hantavirus, according to watchdog
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Congo warns of ‘rapid’ community spread of Ebola as 71 new cases confirmed
New data brings total to 452 cases since outbreak began in May and 82 deaths
The world needs to act now to curb the spread of Ebola
Fighting between armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo is making a bad situation worse
WHO calls for ceasefire and greater cooperation to contain Ebola outbreak in DRC
Fighting between rival armed groups in the mineral-rich Ituri region has complicated relief efforts
Ebola doctors grapple with attacks on medical facilities sending patients fleeing
More than 900 suspected cases and 220 suspected deaths in current outbreak, says WHO chief
Plight of Ebola-engulfed region laid bare by lack of medical supplies and a cynical public
Intervention has become less about vanquishing the virus than trying to slow its steamroller advance
Death of Yves Sakila triggers ‘shock and anger’ in Democratic Republic of Congo
‘There are millions of Congolese people, like Yves, who left to seek a more peaceful life,’ says pro-democracy activist
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Ebola misinformation and community tensions in DRC prompts aid volunteer action
Outbreak is the third-largest on record, with 160 suspected deaths out of 670 suspected cases
Yves Sakila’s tragic story a reminder that immigrant assimilation is not an easy challenge
Democratic Republic of Congo native who died in Dublin had lived in Ireland since 2004
Special rapporteur on racism calls for ‘urgent, independent’ investigation into Yves Sakila’s death
Congolese man (30s) died after being tackled by security personnel on Henry Street last Friday
Ebola outbreak in DRC made worse by impact of conflicts in region
Democratic Republic of Congo’s armed conflicts are driven by an international scramble for mineral wealth
Congolese community mourns and calls for justice at vigil after Henry Street death
Arnotts conducting security review as it expresses sadness over Yves Sakila’s death
WHO head ‘deeply concerned’ by scale of Ebola outbreak as deaths rise
At least 500 suspected cases and 130 fatalities in Democratic Republic of the Congo since new outbreak began
At least 80 believed dead in Ebola outbreak as rapid spread alarms health experts
Strain of virus, suspected to have killed about 80 people in recent weeks, has no approved vaccine
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What is Ebola and how can it be contained?
The type of Ebola virus behind the latest outbreak, known as Bundibugyo, is rare
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EU pulls funding for Rwandan force amid murky scramble for gas in Mozambique
French energy company rejects allegation of complicity in war crimes
M23 rebel spokesperson killed in DRC army strike, officials say
Fighting continues in Democratic Republic of the Congo despite Qatar-mediated ceasefire efforts
Unloved African Union could yet play key role in protecting continent
Co-ordinated continental action may be needed to negotiate better international agreements
At least 200 people killed in landslide at coltan mining site in DR Congo
Several mines collapsed in region that produces 15% of world’s supply of rare metal that is key for production of smartphones, computers and aircraft engines
Outcome of Uganda’s election seems certain, but what happens next will be revealing
Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, seems likely to extend his rule in a country that has become a key strategic ally of the West
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