Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ebola deaths double in two weeks as WHO warns virus is outrunning response

A doctor provides care to a patient with Ebola virus disease at the Rwampara Ebola Treatment Centre in Bunia, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

DRC Ebola outbreak two to four times bigger than official scale: WHO

According to the latest official figures, the haemorrhagic fever has infected more than 1,960 people and killed over 700 since it was detected two months ago.

WHO says it has less than half funding needed to fight Ebola

At least 1,926 people have been infected and 702 have died from the Bundibuyo outbreak.

German hospital treats US Ebola patient infected in Congo

The patient is being treated in complete isolation in a unit at Frankfurt University Hospital.

Congo Ebola outbreak still spreading largely undetected: WHO official

A healthcare worker stands near displaced people waiting for the burial of suspected Ebola victims at the Kigonze camp in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, on June 18.

Congo Ebola response workers protest that they have not been properly paid

The outbreak has infected 1,759 people and resulted in 600 confirmed deaths since it was declared almost two months ago.

New Congo province has suspected Ebola case as deaths hit 600, report says

The outbreak, declared on May 15, has so far infected 1,759 people across the eastern provinces of Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu.

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‘We don’t give in’: England coach Tuchel hails team’s resolve after Kane double rescues them

England coach Thomas Tuchel (in black) hugging goal scorer Harry Kane on July 1.

‘A victory of sorts for us’: DR Congo coach proud after epic battle with England

Brian Cipenga celebrating his seventh-minute goal against England on July 1.

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