Congo’s epidemic is the second worst ever, with 2,108 cases of Ebola and 1,411 deaths since last August. Continue reading →

Uganda has confirmed a case of Ebola brought over from the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. Continue reading →

Attempts to end the second worst Ebola outbreak on record are being hampered by “political games” and distrust of outsiders in two towns in Democratic Republic of Congo, a senior World Health Organization official said on Monday. Continue reading →

The ominous statement comes amid escalating violence nine months after the outbreak began. Continue reading →

This, as Ebola treatment centres have come under repeated attack, leaving government health officials to staff clinics in the hotspots of Butembo and Katwa. Continue reading →

The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has been contained, but the country needs help improving its health care system, the WHO says. Continue reading →

Felix Tshisekedi was declared the surprise winner of Congo’s election, amid accusations that he cut a backroom deal with the outgoing president. Continue reading →

The Democratic Republic of Congo has shut down the internet while it counts election ballots, although 1 million voters are being left out of the result. Continue reading →

Polling stations opened late, while nearly one million people were barred from voting due to an Ebola outbreak. Continue reading →

The medic who came back from Congo has not shown symptoms of Ebola and will be under observation for up to two weeks. Continue reading →