Tag: Ebola

DRC: 10 facts on a year of Ebola in DRC

August 2, 2019

The Democratic Republic of Congo declared an outbreak of Ebola one year ago, on 1 August 2018; with many challenges still to be addressed, the outbreak is not under control and unfortunately shows no signs of ending soon. Below are...

DRC Ebola outbreak: Crisis update – July 2019

July 22, 2019

Summary Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) declared their tenth outbreak of Ebola in 40 years on 1 August 2018. The outbreak is centred in the northeast of the country. With the number of cases passing 2,500, it is now by...

Ebola and Marburg

February 6, 2019

Ebola and Marburg haemorrhagic fevers are rare but deadly, spreading fear and panic. Caring for infected patients and affected communities is crucial for a response to be effective. Outbreaks can kill 25 to 90 per cent of those infected. No...