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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spreads Exponentially, Death Toll Exceeds 2,500

The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading exponentially, with the death toll surpassing 2,500 people. The UN has warned that funds are running out in the fight against the disease, while the WHO has raised the risk level to 'very high'.

21 Aug, 09:00 — 21 Aug, 20:27
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APVery High2d ago

Here’s data that shows Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass history’s largest - AP News

Here’s data that shows Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass history’s largest  AP News

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ReutersVery High2d ago

Ebola spreading exponentially in Congo as death toll tops 2,500, UN says - Reuters

Ebola spreading exponentially in Congo as death toll tops 2,500, UN says  Reuters

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BBCHigh2d ago

Ebola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infections

About half of the 2,500 recorded deaths from Ebola happened in the last 20 days, the WHO says.

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The GuardianMostly Factual2d ago

Ebola outbreak: five big questions

On 23 August, it will be 100 days since the Bundibugyo strain was first reported. How did it became the DRC’s most deadly outbreak and what must be done to stop it becoming the world’s largest? Almost 100 days ago, Africa’s public health watchdog reported an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. There have now been almost 5,000 cases and more than 2,000 deaths since 15 May, making this Ebola outbreak the biggest and most deadly in the DRC’s history. Continue reading...

By Kat Lay, Global health correspondent

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1d ago

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cbcHigh1d ago

Ebola spreading exponentially in Congo as death toll tops 2,500, UN says

With emergency funds set to run dry within weeks, front-line responders in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing escalating violence and conspiracy theories while attempting to contain the Bundibugyo Ebola strain.

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DWHigh2d ago

DRC Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially,' UN says

The Ebola outbreak in the DRC is rapidly spreading in an area "bigger than France," according to a senior UN official. The WHO is providing the country with thousands of vaccine doses in a bid to contain the virus.

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globe-and-mailHigh2d ago

As Congo’s Ebola outbreak worsens, Ottawa faces calls for more help

Canada has donated only $8-million to combat the epidemic, far less than it gave during the 2014 outbreak

By Geoffrey York

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France 24High1d ago

2,500 dead and rising: UN says DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially'

The Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing "exponentially", with more than 2,500 deaths recorded and half of those in the last 20 days, the senior UN coordinator on the disease said Friday. The Ebola outbreak is already the biggest in the country's history and is spreading faster than any outbreak of the deadly virus on record.

By FRANCE24

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The IndependentMostly Factual2d ago

Congo’s Ebola crisis deepens as deaths pass 2,500 and health workers are attacked

A UN official has confirmed over 2,500 people have died during the Ebola epidemic

By Matthias Williams

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YahooMostly Factual2d ago

Here’s data that shows Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass history’s largest

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straits-timesMostly Factual2d ago

Ebola spreading exponentially in Congo as death toll tops 2,500, UN says - The Straits Times

Ebola spreading exponentially in Congo as death toll tops 2,500, UN says  The Straits Times

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moneycontrol2d ago

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo ‘growing exponentially’, UN warns as death toll tops 2,500 - Moneycontrol.com

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo ‘growing exponentially’, UN warns as death toll tops 2,500  Moneycontrol.com

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irish-independent2d ago

Ebola spreading more rapidly in Congo as death toll tops 2,500: UN

By Matthias Williams

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cyprus-mail2d ago

Ebola spreading exponentially in Congo as death toll tops 2,500

More than 2,500 people have now died in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak, which is spreading exponentially in an area larger than France, senior United Nations Ebola coordinator Julien Harneis said on Friday. Speaking on a video call from the northeastern Congolese city of Bunia, Harneis called for more aid, saying an existing […]

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rfi-englishMostly Factual2d ago

DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially' with more than 2,500 dead

The Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing "exponentially", with more than 2,500 deaths recorded and half of those in the last 20 days, the senior UN coordinator on the disease said Friday.

By RFI

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in-cyprus2d ago

Ebola spreading exponentially in Congo as death toll tops 2,500, UN says

More than 2,500 people have now died in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak, which is spreading exponentially in an area larger than France, senior United Nations Ebola coordinator Julien Harneis said on Friday. Speaking on a video call from the northeastern Congolese city of Bunia, Harneis called for more aid, saying an existing […]

By newsroom

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express-tribuneMostly Factual2d ago

Pakistan, DRC agree to deepen defence, security cooperation: ISPR

Congo defence chief calls on CDF Asim Munir to discuss regional security, bilateral ties in GHQ meeting

By Web Desk

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Ahram OnlineMixed1d ago

Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo: WHO - Ahram Online

Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo: WHO  Ahram Online

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Premium TimesMostly Factual1d ago

CEPI commits $4.17m to study vaccine protection against Ebola virus

The research comes as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to battle the outbreak caused by Bundibugyo ebolavirus. The post CEPI commits $4.17m to study vaccine protection against Ebola virus appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Mariam Ileyemi

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Daily SabahMixed2d ago

Ebola spreads ‘exponentially’ in DRC as death toll hits 2,500

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading at an alarming rate, with more than 5,200 cases and nearly 2,500 deaths reported as the virus overwhelms health...

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual2d ago

Measles outbreak: Death toll 928 as three children die in 24 hours - Dhaka Tribune

Measles outbreak: Death toll 928 as three children die in 24 hours  Dhaka Tribune

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brussels-timesMostly Factual2d ago

UN coordinator warns of unprecedented spread of Ebola in Congo - The Brussels Times

UN coordinator warns of unprecedented spread of Ebola in Congo  The Brussels Times

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myjoyonlineMixed1d ago

Ebola outbreak ‘growing faster, ⁠⁠wider’ as DRC death toll passes 2,500

The Ebola virus continues spreading “exponentially” in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the United Nations has warned.

By Deborah Okailey Quarcoo

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citizen-tzMixed2d ago

ECSA Health Community launches Ebola preparedness measures along DRC borders - thecitizen.co.tz

ECSA Health Community launches Ebola preparedness measures along DRC borders  thecitizen.co.tz

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globe-and-mail21 Aug, 09:00First to report

As Congo’s Ebola outbreak worsens, Ottawa faces calls for more help

The Guardian21 Aug, 09:02

Ebola outbreak: five big questions

berlingske21 Aug, 09:19

FN advarer om kraftig spredning af ebolaudbrud i DR Congo

Daily Sabah21 Aug, 09:22

Ebola spreads ‘exponentially’ in DRC as death toll hits 2,500

el-mundo21 Aug, 09:24

La epidemia de ébola en el Congo "avanza de forma exponencial", según la ONU

dh-les-sports21 Aug, 09:36

L'épidémie d'Ebola en RDC franchit le cap des 2.500 morts, selon l'ONU

helsingin-sanomat21 Aug, 09:59

Kongo | YK: Ebola vaarassa levitä naapurimaihin, kuolleita yli 2 500

express-tribune21 Aug, 09:59

Pakistan, DRC agree to deepen defence, security cooperation: ISPR

arab-news21 Aug, 10:15

DR Congo Ebola outbreak ‘growing exponentially’: UN - Arab News

news24-sa21 Aug, 10:37

DR Congo Ebola outbreak ‘growing exponentially’ – UN - News24

newsbeast21 Aug, 11:10

Η επιδημία Έμπολα στo Κονγκό έχει στοιχίσει τη ζωή σε 2.500 ανθρώπους, εξαπλώνεται εκθετικά

der-standard21 Aug, 11:13

Bereits mehr als 2.500 Ebola-Todesfälle im Kongo

DW21 Aug, 11:16

DRC Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially,' UN says

rfi-english21 Aug, 11:36

DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially' with more than 2,500 dead

The Independent21 Aug, 11:45

Congo’s Ebola crisis deepens as deaths pass 2,500 and health workers are attacked

in-cyprus21 Aug, 12:05

Ebola spreading exponentially in Congo as death toll tops 2,500, UN says

cyprus-mail21 Aug, 12:13

Ebola spreading exponentially in Congo as death toll tops 2,500

la-vanguardia21 Aug, 12:40

La ONU alerta de que el ébola en RD Congo crece “exponencialmente”

seneweb21 Aug, 12:49

RDC: l'épidémie d'Ebola franchit le cap des 2.500 morts, selon l'ONU

brussels-times21 Aug, 12:50

UN coordinator warns of unprecedented spread of Ebola in Congo - The Brussels Times

dhaka-tribune21 Aug, 12:53

Measles outbreak: Death toll 928 as three children die in 24 hours - Dhaka Tribune

Reuters21 Aug, 12:56

Ebola spreading exponentially in Congo as death toll tops 2,500, UN says - Reuters

straits-times21 Aug, 12:57

Ebola spreading exponentially in Congo as death toll tops 2,500, UN says - The Straits Times

irish-independent21 Aug, 12:59

Ebola spreading more rapidly in Congo as death toll tops 2,500: UN

iefimerida21 Aug, 13:04

Κονγκό: Η επιδημία Έμπολα προχωράει εκθετικά και εξαπλώνεται -Πάνω από από 2.500 οι νεκροί

citizen-tz21 Aug, 13:23

ECSA Health Community launches Ebola preparedness measures along DRC borders - thecitizen.co.tz

moneycontrol21 Aug, 13:26

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo ‘growing exponentially’, UN warns as death toll tops 2,500 - Moneycontrol.com

BBC21 Aug, 13:44

Ebola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infections

nos21 Aug, 13:59

De dodelijkste ebola-uitbraak ooit in Congo: hoe komt dat?

AP21 Aug, 14:09

Here’s data that shows Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass history’s largest - AP News

Yahoo21 Aug, 14:09

Here’s data that shows Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass history’s largest

France 2421 Aug, 14:25

2,500 dead and rising: UN says DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially'

Premium Times21 Aug, 14:42

CEPI commits $4.17m to study vaccine protection against Ebola virus

cbc21 Aug, 15:09

Ebola spreading exponentially in Congo as death toll tops 2,500, UN says

delfi-lt21 Aug, 15:43

Austrijoje nuo legioneliozės mirė trys žmonės

nrk21 Aug, 16:08

FN: Er snart tomme for penger i kampen mot ebola

Ahram Online21 Aug, 16:11

Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo: WHO - Ahram Online

myjoyonline21 Aug, 17:06

Ebola outbreak ‘growing faster, ⁠⁠wider’ as DRC death toll passes 2,500

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aktualne-cz21 Aug, 18:19

Epidemie eboly v Kongu se šíří exponenciálně, zemřelo již 2500 lidí

actualite-cd21 Aug, 18:50

Pakistan | DR Congo | Asim Munir | Defence Cooperation | GHQ Rawalpindi - Aaj News - Aaj English TV

klix-ba21 Aug, 19:11

Rijedak soj, hiljade mrtvih i ljekari bez plata: Pet velikih pitanja o novoj epidemiji ebole

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Al Jazeera21 Aug, 20:27

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n1-serbia21 Aug, 21:40Latest update

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