July 17, 2026
Officials say early cases in urban areas contributed to the outbreak's scale
Health experts warn the rapid spread in eastern Congo may exceed the 2014-16 epidemic
The funding is for laboratory studies and clinical trials of medical countermeasure candidates for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola
The organisation says to have reached 62 percent of contacts, but targets 90-95 percent
Health experts warn that up to half of those infected with the strain face a risk of death
Health teams race to find thousands possibly exposed to the virus while also battling challenges that make it difficult to contain
Hospital official says 25 patients fled during two weekend attacks
WHO chief warns the epidemic is likely to worsen as lack of vaccines complicates containment
