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Ebola

A dangerous infectious disease with a high fatality rate
Ebola virus is the common name for five species of the genus Ebolavirus within the Filoviridae family. The virus was named after the Ebola River in Africa, where it was first isolated in 1976. Patients with Ebola experience hemorrhagic fever. The disease is characterized by a high fatality rate—up to 90%. The pathogen is transmitted through direct contact with the blood or secretions of an infected person or animal. Fruit bats are considered the natural reservoir of the virus. The largest outbreak of the infection occurred in 2014–2016 in West Africa.
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A drug that may prevent Ebola infection is being tested in Congo

More than 250 people in Congo are testing obeldesivir after exposure to the Ebola virus. The study is planned to expand to nearly 1,000 participants.

Health • October 3, 05:08 PM • 4432 views
An Ebola treatment center was burned down in Congo amid more than 4,000 deaths during the outbreak

In the DRC, 4,018 people have died from Ebola out of 8,300 confirmed cases. Efforts to contain the disease are hampered by strikes, violence, and community distrust.

Health • October 2, 01:28 PM • 3762 views
The 2027 draft budget allocates UAH 4.8 trillion for defense, nearly 44% of GDP — Koretskyi

The government submitted the 2027 draft budget to parliament with UAH 4. 885 trillion allocated for defense. More funds were also earmarked for education, healthcare, and business support.

Economy • September 15, 07:42 PM • 3830 views
The UN has noted progress in the fight against Ebola in Congo, but it is still too early to speak of the epidemic's peak.

The UN reports progress in the fight against Ebola in eastern Congo. The WHO warns that it will take months to bring the epidemic under control.

Health • September 15, 12:33 PM • 4346 views
In Congo, an Ebola case was confirmed far from the outbreak's epicenter, authorities expressed concern

In South Ubangi Province, a man's death from Ebola was confirmed after he traveled through Rwanda and Uganda. Authorities are searching for his contacts.

News of the World • September 11, 02:31 PM • 4165 views
Negotiations between Ukraine, the United States and russia: Zelenskyy named the timeline for possible progress and the agenda

Ukraine and the United States are working to resume negotiations after the elections in russia. Possible agreements include energy and grain exports.

War in Ukraine • September 10, 08:19 PM • 5338 views
The IMF is considering reforming pandemic response financing following the Ebola outbreak in the Congo

The IMF is discussing financing pandemic preparedness in the Congo following the Ebola outbreak. A total of 6,686 cases have been confirmed, and 3,226 people have died.

Economy • September 9, 04:58 AM • 13947 views
Putin refused to make concessions regarding Ukraine after the CIA chief's visit - WP

Ratcliffe failed to convince Putin to make concessions regarding Ukraine. After the visit, Russia intensified its strikes on civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 09:48 AM • 15744 views
The EU approved €6.1 billion for Ukraine’s defense needs, including air defense

The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.

Economy • September 2, 04:50 PM • 13982 views
WHO announces the end of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda, but the number of cases is rising in Congo

Uganda recorded 20 cases and two deaths; the outbreak is over. In Congo, there have been more than 5,600 cases and 2,700 deaths; WHO is requesting $30 million.

Health • August 27, 02:16 AM • 5040 views
Ebola responders were chased with machetes, while the outbreak in Congo has already spread across an area larger than FrancePhoto

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ebola has infected more than 5,500 people and claimed 2,642 lives. Attacks, strikes, and refusal to isolate are complicating the response.

Health • August 24, 04:32 AM • 4923 views
Congo received more than 16,000 doses of vaccine amid the fastest Ebola outbreak in history

The Democratic Republic of the Congo received its first batch of vaccines amid an outbreak of the Bundibugyo virus. In six provinces, 5,375 cases and 2,557 deaths were recorded.

Health • August 23, 01:37 AM • 5662 views
A biolaboratory complex was created on an island: the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine says that Russia is experimenting with viruses in the middle of a reservoir

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine said that Russia created a secret complex on an island in Tver Oblast for experiments with dangerous pathogens. The intelligence service warned of the risk of contamination of the reservoir and epidemics.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 01:20 PM • 5175 views
The Trump administration fears that AI could facilitate the creation of biological weapons

The Trump administration has cut its biosecurity team, but is now analyzing AI risks related to the creation of pathogens. Specialists are studying billions of antibody mutations to protect against pandemics and biological attacks.

News of the World • August 17, 10:16 PM • 13115 views
The Ebola outbreak in the Congo is spreading rapidly — health workers cannot keep up with contact tracing

In eastern DR Congo, 60–70% of new Ebola cases are being detected outside contact monitoring. The outbreak has claimed more than 2,200 lives, and the UN has allocated $30.5 million.

Health • August 15, 07:27 PM • 6415 views
Ebola in the Congo is getting out of control – WHO warns of a record number of victims

The Ebola outbreak in the Congo could become the deadliest in history. More than 4,300 cases have been recorded, of which over 2,000 were fatal.

Health • August 12, 10:37 PM • 4678 views
More than 2,000 Ebola deaths recorded in Congo

A total of 4,381 confirmed Ebola cases have been recorded in Congo, including 2,011 deaths. The outbreak, declared in May, is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, for which there are no approved vaccines.

Health • August 11, 08:00 AM • 4938 views
In Congo, more than 300 passengers were checked after a suspected Ebola case on a river vessel

Medical workers examined more than 300 passengers on a river vessel near Kinshasa after the death of a man suspected of having Ebola. Samples were taken from four people with symptoms for testing.

Health • August 6, 10:37 PM • 8902 views
In Congo, medical workers fighting the Ebola outbreak took to the streets to protest unpaid salariesPhoto

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dozens of medical workers fighting Ebola took to the streets to protest unpaid salaries, leaving their workplaces. They had not received payments since the outbreak was declared in May, disrupting the provision of care.

Health • August 6, 12:51 PM • 4264 views
In Congo, the number of Ebola cases has risen to 3,200, and the death toll to 1,400

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the number of confirmed Ebola cases has risen to 3,200, including 1,405 deaths. The data was published by government sources on Sunday.

News of the World • July 27, 02:42 PM • 3886 views
In Congo, the number of confirmed Ebola cases approaches 3000

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the number of confirmed cases of Ebola virus infection has risen to nearly 3000. More than 1,300 people have died from the disease, and there is no effective vaccine against the strain.

Health • July 25, 10:54 PM • 4556 views
Ebola death toll in Congo exceeds 1,000

The number of Ebola deaths in the DRC has reached 1,033, with 2,536 confirmed cases. The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no approved vaccine.

Health • July 24, 07:15 AM • 4460 views
The number of victims of the Ebola outbreak in the DRC has risen to 930, among the dead are dozens of medical workers

In the DRC, the number of deaths from Ebola has reached 930, with 37 new deaths recorded in a day. WHO warns of the rapid spread of the Bundibugyo virus, for which there is no vaccine.

Health • July 21, 01:39 AM • 4486 views
The US has temporarily banned its citizens from returning from Congo due to the Ebola outbreak

The Trump administration has imposed temporary restrictions on the return of Americans from Congo due to the Ebola outbreak. US citizens must spend 21 days in a third country before departure.

Health • July 14, 05:00 AM • 6325 views
Ebola outbreak in Congo becomes the fastest in history and continues to gain momentum

The Ebola virus outbreak in the eastern DRC has become the fastest-growing in history. Nearly 2,000 confirmed cases of infection have been reported, 702 of which have resulted in death.

Health • July 13, 11:56 PM • 4733 views
Ebola patients flee hospitals in Congo amid hunger crisis

In the DRC, more than 150 Ebola patients have fled treatment centers in search of food. The outbreak has affected nearly 900 people, more than a quarter of whom have died.

Health • June 19, 04:59 AM • 6338 views
UN warns of worsening hunger situation in 13 regions of the world

FAO and WFP predict an intensification of the food crisis in 13 regions by November 2026. Acute hunger threatens 266 million people due to conflicts.

News of the World • June 17, 10:59 PM • 4205 views
G7 to coordinate response to Ebola outbreak in Africa – Costa

The G7 is mobilizing resources and personnel to combat Ebola in Congo and Uganda. António Costa emphasized the importance of international coordination of efforts.

Health • June 15, 02:03 PM • 4320 views
Ebola outbreak reaches IDP camp in DR Congo - first deaths recorded

The first Ebola deaths among displaced persons have been recorded at the Kpangba camp. Due to poor sanitation and high population density, there is a risk of the virus spreading rapidly.

Health • June 12, 01:53 PM • 5076 views
Protests erupt in Kenya over construction of Ebola quarantine center

Clashes occurred in Nanyuki over U. S. plans to build a center for Ebola patients. There are injuries and dozens of detainees.

News of the World • June 9, 10:38 PM • 3764 views