Mpox killed 548 people in DR Congo since start of 2024

Mpox killed 548 people in DR Congo since start of 2024

An mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 548 people since the start of the year, with all provinces affected by the virus, the health minister said on Thursday in a statement.
World Bank deploys US$300m to DR Congo to contain Ebola outbreak

World Bank deploys US$300m to DR Congo to contain Ebola outbreak

The World Bank announced on Wednesday (Jul 24) it was deploying another US$300 million in crisis aid for DR Congo to help contain the year-old Ebola outbreak.
Ebola deaths in DR Congo rises to 49 with 2,000 feared 'contacts'

Ebola deaths in DR Congo rises to 49 with 2,000 feared 'contacts'

The deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has now claimed 49 lives since the start of the month, the government has said, and the World Health Organization expects more cases.
WHO reports new Ebola case in DR Congo, vaccine this week

WHO reports new Ebola case in DR Congo, vaccine this week

The head of the World Health Organisation said on Sunday (May 13) there has been another reported case of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and that an experimental vaccine to fight the disease is expected to become available in the country this week.

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