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Ebola outbreak in Congo as 15 die from deadly disease with 'bleeding eyes' and black blood

Ebola outbreak in Congo as 15 die from deadly disease with 'bleeding eyes' and black blood

An Ebola outbreak has been announced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 15 fatalities including four healthcare workers and dozens more feared to be infected. Health officials have reported 28 suspected cases as of September 4. The...

Congo declares new Ebola outbreak three years after last

Congo declares new Ebola outbreak three years after last

Audio By Carbonatix KINSHASA (Reuters) -Democratic Republic of Congo declared a new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus on Thursday, three years after its last one, saying there were now 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths. The health ministry said...

Ebola outbreak is declared in province of Congo

Ebola outbreak is declared in province of Congo

Health officials have declared an Ebola outbreak in a province of Congo, the World Health Organization announced Thursday, with 28 suspected cases and at least 15 deaths. The deadly virus has claimed thousands of lives across 15 outbreaks in the...

New Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills 15, prompting WHO response

New Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills 15, prompting WHO response

The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in south-central Kasai province after 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health workers, were reported. The outbreak has been confirmed in Bulape and...

Ebola: Health workers affected as fresh outbreak claims 15 lives in DR Congo

Ebola: Health workers affected as fresh outbreak claims 15 lives in DR Congo

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province, where 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health workers, have been confirmed. The World Health...

DRC declares new Ebola outbreak

DRC declares new Ebola outbreak

KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Thursday declared a new outbreak in the central province of Kasai, Health Minister Roger Kamba announced during a press conference held in the national capital of Kinshasa. ■

world Congo declares new Ebola outbreak three years after last

world Congo declares new Ebola outbreak three years after last

KINSHASA — Democratic Republic of Congo declared a new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus on Thursday (Sept 4), three years after its last one, saying there were now 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths. The health ministry said samples tested on...

Congo's health ministry announces a new Ebola outbreak after a case was confirmed in the southern Kasai province

Congo's health ministry announces a new Ebola outbreak after a case was confirmed in the southern Kasai province

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo's health ministry announces a new Ebola outbreak after a case was confirmed in the southern Kasai province. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast,...

Congo’s health ministry announces a new Ebola outbreak

Congo’s health ministry announces a new Ebola outbreak

By: The Associated Press Posted: 10:11 AM CDT Thursday, Sep. 4, 2025 KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo’s health ministry on Thursday announced a new Ebola outbreak, the 16th in the central African country, after a case was confirmed in the southern...

New Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo Claims 15 Lives

New Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo Claims 15 Lives

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have confirmed a fresh outbreak of the Ebola virus, which has already killed 15 people since late August. The outbreak was declared in Central Kasai Province, Health Minister Samuel...

World News | DR Congo Confirms New Ebola Outbreak in Kasai Province

World News | DR Congo Confirms New Ebola Outbreak in Kasai Province

Kinshasa [Democratic Republic of the Congo], September 5 (ANI): The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is confronting a new Ebola outbreak after health officials confirmed a case in the southern Kasai province, Al Jazeera reported. The latest...

New Ebola outbreak declared in DR Congo

New Ebola outbreak declared in DR Congo

05 september 2025 - 07:09:19 MA 165 Views Panafrican News Agency Kinshasa, DR Congo (PANA) - Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kasai province where 28 suspected...

Morocco crush 10-man Niger to seal World Cup spot

Morocco crush 10-man Niger to seal World Cup spot

Morocco's midfielder Azzedine Ounahi celebrates scoring with teammates during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E African qualification football match between Morocco and Niger at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat on September 5,...

Morocco qualify for World Cup, Marmoush and Salah on target in Egypt victory

Morocco qualify for World Cup, Marmoush and Salah on target in Egypt victory

Morocco trounced 10-man Niger 5-0 in Rabat on Friday to win Group E and become the first African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Ismael Saibari scored twice in the first half after Abdul-Latif Goumey was sent off and second-half goals from...

Democratic Republic of the Congo declares Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province

Democratic Republic of the Congo declares Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province where 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health workers, have been reported as of 4 September 2025. The...

DR Congo confirms new Ebola outbreak in Kasai province

DR Congo confirms new Ebola outbreak in Kasai province

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is confronting a new Ebola outbreak after health officials confirmed a case in the southern Kasai province, Al Jazeera reported. The latest infection, identified in a 34-year-old pregnant woman, raises...

Authorities declare new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

Authorities declare new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have declared an Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province, with 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that the outbreak is concentrated in the Bulape...

DR Congo records 15 deaths in fresh Ebola outbreak

DR Congo records 15 deaths in fresh Ebola outbreak

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province, where 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health workers, have been reported as of September 4, 2025. A...

New Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo Kills 15, Says Health Minister

New Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo Kills 15, Says Health Minister

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have declared a new outbreak of the Ebola virus, which has killed 15 people since the end of August, the health minister said Thursday. The new outbreak is in central Kasai province, Samuel...

New Ebola outbreak in Congo will be test for weakened global health system after Trump cuts

New Ebola outbreak in Congo will be test for weakened global health system after Trump cuts

Open this photo in gallery:Health workers inside the 'red zone' of an Ebola treatment centre in Butembo in March 2019. A new outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed 15 people since the end of August, the...

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