Congo

From the first cases in Ituri in May to nearly 7,900 confirmed cases and 3,799 deaths, a timeline of Congo’s escalating Ebola crisis.

The vessel was carrying more than 50 fish traders and passengers when it capsized near Idjwi Island in South Kivu province.

President Felix Tshisekedi ordered an investigation after the aircraft crashed in Kenge, Kwango province.

The outbreak has now affected 63 health zones across seven provinces, while conflict and displacement hamper the response.

Congo has begun vaccinating frontline workers with Ervebo, though its effectiveness against the Bundibugyo virus remains under study.

Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to seven provinces, with Sud-Ubangi reporting a Bundibugyo virus case as infections and deaths continue rising.

A fire spread from a house to two schools in Bukavu, killing at least 24 students and leaving 29 others receiving medical treatment.

Despite the toll, the burial team members say the priority is to keep their community safe.

The fire occurred at a wedding party at Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

DRC Health Minister Roger Kamba said containing the outbreak required efforts beyond the health sector.

From surveillance to safe burials and treatment capacity pose challenges to Congo’s Ebola response.

There is no vaccine or approved treatment for the rare Bundibugyo virus that has sparked the current outbreak.

The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a rare type of Ebola that has no approved vaccine or treatment.