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Congo opens more centers to treat rare type of Ebola that has killed more than 110

Congo opens more centers to treat rare type of Ebola that has killed more than 110

Congo will open three treatment centers for the Ebola virus in the eastern Ituri province, and the World Health Organization is sending a team of experts to the country, following an outbreak that has killed more than 110 people

American Doctor with Ebola Virus Linked to Jenkintown Mission Organization

American Doctor with Ebola Virus Linked to Jenkintown Mission Organization

Dr. Peter Stafford, an American doctor associated with the Jenkintown-based mission organization Serge, has contracted the Ebola virus while treating patients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has resulted in nearly 120 deaths. Dr. Stafford is being transferred to Germany for treatment, and the CDC assures that the risk to the U.S. public is low. The Bundibugyo virus, a less common Ebola species, complicates response efforts due to the lack of specific treatments or vaccines. Health workers are focusing on basic public health measures such as contact tracing, isolation, and education to contain the outbreak.

CDC Confirms Ebola Exposure for 6 Americans in DRC, Risk to U.S. Remains Low

CDC Confirms Ebola Exposure for 6 Americans in DRC, Risk to U.S. Remains Low

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that one American doctor has tested positive for a rare strain of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with six other Americans exposed. The CDC's Ebola response incident manager, Dr. Satish Pillai, announced that the infected individual developed symptoms over the weekend and tested positive late Sunday. The CDC is collaborating with the State Department to transport the affected individuals to Germany for treatment and monitoring. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has been declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO). As of May 18, there are over 300 suspected cases and 118 deaths in the DRC's Ituri and North Kivu provinces, with additional cases in Uganda. The CDC has advised Americans in the affected regions to take enhanced precautions.

US missionary who contracted Ebola is on his way to Germany, CDC says

US missionary who contracted Ebola is on his way to Germany, CDC says

By Ahmed Aboulenein and Friederike Heine WASHINGTON/BERLIN, May 19 (Reuters) - A U.S. citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak of a rare strain of the virus has killed over 130 people, is currently on his way to Germany for treatment, the U.S.

Congo opens more centers to treat rare type of Ebola that has killed nearly 120

Congo opens more centers to treat rare type of Ebola that has killed nearly 120

Congo will open three treatment centers for the Ebola virus in the eastern Ituri province, and the World Health Organization is sending a team of experts to the country, following an outbreak that has killed nearly 120 people

What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in Congo

What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in Congo

The species of Ebola virus causing an outbreak in Congo that has killed nearly 120 people is less common than other Ebola viruses, which is complicating the response because there are no specific treatments or vaccines

Ebola deaths in eastern Congo rise to 131 as outbreak spreads

Ebola deaths in eastern Congo rise to 131 as outbreak spreads

By Erikas Mwisi BUNIA, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 19 (Reuters) - Twenty-six more suspected Ebola deaths were recorded in 24 hours in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities said on Tuesday, and the head of the World Health Organization expressed deep concern about the outbreak's

What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola as cases and deaths rise

What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola as cases and deaths rise

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern

CDC Coordinates Safe Withdrawal of Americans Exposed to Ebola in Congo

CDC Coordinates Safe Withdrawal of Americans Exposed to Ebola in Congo

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is actively coordinating the safe withdrawal of at least six Americans who were exposed to the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to sources from international aid organizations, three of these individuals faced high-risk exposure, with one showing symptoms. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak a 'public health emergency of international concern,' with over 300 suspected cases and 80 reported deaths. The CDC has issued travel advisories for Americans in Congo and Uganda, advising enhanced precautions. The Ebola virus, which spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids, poses a low risk to the American public, according to the CDC.

What to know about the latest Ebola outbreak as cases and fatalities rise

What to know about the latest Ebola outbreak as cases and fatalities rise

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern

What to know about the Ebola outbreak that the WHO has declared a global health emergency

What to know about the Ebola outbreak that the WHO has declared a global health emergency

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern

Americans in Congo Exposed to Ebola Amid Outbreak, U.S. Government Plans Evacuation

Americans in Congo Exposed to Ebola Amid Outbreak, U.S. Government Plans Evacuation

A number of Americans in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been exposed to suspected Ebola cases during the country's latest outbreak. Sources indicate that several individuals have had high-risk exposures, with at least one potentially developing symptoms. The U.S. government is reportedly arranging for their evacuation to a location where they can be safely quarantined and treated if necessary. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is coordinating with interagency partners to facilitate the safe withdrawal of these individuals. The outbreak has already resulted in at least 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths, including four health workers. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.