#Democratic Republic of Congo
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HealthFears Grow Across Africa After Kenya Records First Fatal Case of Ebola
Kenya has reported its first death from the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, sparking regional concerns about cross-border transmission and the effectiveness of airport screening protocols.
HealthKenya Confirms First Ebola Case as Man Dies in Nairobi Following Travel from DRC
Kenya has confirmed its first Ebola case after a man died in Nairobi following travel from the Democratic Republic of Congo through Uganda. Health officials have isolated close contacts and are tracing fellow passengers as the broader regional epidemic continues to grow.
PoliticsDemocratic Republic of Congo Faces New Turmoil Amid Fears Over Third-Term Bid by President Felix Tshisekedi
Protests and political tension have erupted in the Democratic Republic of Congo following parliamentary steps toward a potential third-term referendum for President Felix Tshisekedi.
HealthDRC Ebola Crisis Deepens as Confirmed Cases Exceed 6,000 and Deaths Near 3,000
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the worst in the nation's history, surpassing 6,000 confirmed cases and nearly 3,000 deaths amid severe containment challenges.
HealthDemocratic Republic of Congo Initiates Urgent Ebola Vaccinations for Front-Line Health Workers Amid Spreading Outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo has started vaccinating front-line health workers against Ebola as the deadly outbreak continues to spread under challenging conditions, though the effectiveness against the new strain is still being tested.
HealthDemocratic Republic of Congo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses Previous Records to Become Country's Deadliest
The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in the country's history with 2,325 deaths recorded. Weak health infrastructure and delayed case detection have driven the fatality rate to 46 percent.