- The WHO chief monitors an epidemic in Ituri Province, the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- A shared regional Ebola outbreak has begun, with the epicenter located in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- An Ebola outbreak has begun in the DRC, with the epicenter located in Bunia, requiring regional border monitoring and disease control responses involving multiple countries like Uganda, Nigeria, and South Sudan.
- Ebola infection spread from DRC to neighboring Uganda, monitored by WHO and IRC.
IRC monitors the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the country, which is centered in the eastern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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What happened
IRC monitors the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the country, which is centered in the eastern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.WHO is leading the international response and securing emergency funding for the Ebola outbreak in the DRC.1 source
UN and IMC coordinate international response to the Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province.1 source
- Nonprofit monitors Ebola outbreak overseas.Sub-event
WHO is sponsoring a trial to combat the Ebola outbreak in the DRC.1 source
Ebola outbreak in DRC caused over 70 infections.1 source
DRC reports multiple outbreak cases and seeks regional cooperation via the African Union.1 source
Ebola outbreak in the DRC centered in Bunia.1 source
IRC monitors the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the eastern province of DRC.1 source
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Ebola infection spread from DRC to neighboring Uganda, monitored by WHO and IRC.Also in this story
- Gilead's drug offers potential treatment for the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda.
- Uganda closes its border with DRC and WHO monitors the Bundibugyo strain outbreak.
The entities involved
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International Rescue Committee
non-profit organization in the USA
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
country in Central Africa
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Africa
continent
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Bunia
Bunia is a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is the capital of the province of Ituri.
Related events
- Doctors without Borders and the WHO addressed the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, declaring it a public health emergency.
- An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in the sealing of borders.
- Armed conflict complicates the Ebola outbreak response, while modeling suggests the outbreak is possible in Central Africa.
- The administration is seeking facilities and international cooperation regarding Ebola preparedness for patients leaving the DRC.
- Barham Salih highlights the ongoing challenges facing the Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- globalsecurity.org
- africanews.com
- globalsecurity.org
- therecord.com
- moderntokyotimes.com
- the-messenger.com
- allafrica.com
- harpers.org
- prokerala.com
- hindustantimes.com
- wtop.com
- thenewsherald.com
- sandiegouniontribune.com
- wkjc.com