https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=ebola&parent=healthEbola RSS feeds.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:38:15 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/ebola-outbreak-is-drcs-worst-where-is-the-vaccine/https://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/ebola-outbreak-is-drcs-worst-where-is-the-vaccine/Vaccine development to fight Bundibugyo Ebola virus advances while the outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo moves at unprecedented speed. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:40:00 GMT+0000Ogechi Ekeanyanwuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-still-hope-for-ebola-treatment-drcs-muyembe/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-still-hope-for-ebola-treatment-drcs-muyembe/The Democratic Republic of Congo’s top Ebola scientist says work is underway to develop a monoclonal antibody against the Bundibugyo species of the virus. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:19:11 GMT+0000Maghene Debahttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/ebola-response-highlights-value-of-african-science/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/ebola-response-highlights-value-of-african-science/With African scientists leading the way in the latest Ebola response, Catherine Kyobutungi makes the case for long-term investment. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:46:54 GMT+0000Catherine Kyobutungihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/experts-warn-mistrust-is-fuelling-drc-ebola-outbreak/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/experts-warn-mistrust-is-fuelling-drc-ebola-outbreak/Communities are angry that other health threats facing the country have been ignored, officials say. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:02:40 GMT+0000Titilope Fadarehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/africa-races-for-ebola-vaccine-as-outbreak-outpaces-response/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/africa-races-for-ebola-vaccine-as-outbreak-outpaces-response/Scientists race to build the first Bundibugyo vaccine as Ebola crosses borders with no cure in sight. Tue, 2 Jun 2026 04:27:38 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/drc-ebola-outbreak-exposes-community-health-gaps/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/drc-ebola-outbreak-exposes-community-health-gaps/As the DRC battles a rapidly growing Ebola outbreak, investment in community health surveillance is critical, writes Githinji Gitahi. Thu, 28 May 2026 04:11:35 GMT+0000Githinji Gitahihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/doctors-battle-drc-ebola-outbreak-without-protective-gear/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/doctors-battle-drc-ebola-outbreak-without-protective-gear/Doctors responding to a major Ebola outbreak in the DRC have been working without protective equipment. Fri, 22 May 2026 11:36:09 GMT+0000Maghene Debahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/uganda-drc-race-to-contain-rare-ebola-outbreak/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/uganda-drc-race-to-contain-rare-ebola-outbreak/Uganda moves to trace contacts, cancels pilgrimage after rare Ebola strain crosses from DRC. Mon, 18 May 2026 02:45:21 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/drc-ebola-outbreak-puts-neighbours-on-high-alert/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/drc-ebola-outbreak-puts-neighbours-on-high-alert/Countries bordering the DRC step up emergency response plans to prevent cross-border spread of Ebola. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 01:51:01 GMT+0000Béatrice Longmene Kazehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/uganda-contains-ebola-but-warns-its-not-over-yet/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/uganda-contains-ebola-but-warns-its-not-over-yet/Health authorities warn against complacency despite successful treatment of Sudan ebolavirus patients. Mon, 3 Mar 2025 02:43:06 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/containing-ebola-with-fast-detection-kits/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/containing-ebola-with-fast-detection-kits/Researchers in Zambia and Japan have produced a kit to detect Ebola virus disease in minutes. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 02:25:10 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/preparing-africa-for-future-pandemics/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/preparing-africa-for-future-pandemics/Following previous disease outbreaks in Africa and its dire consequences, it's important the region prepares for future health emergencies. Thu, 2 Nov 2023 10:51:12 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/tanzania-alert-marburg-outbreak/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/tanzania-alert-marburg-outbreak/Rapid response teams have been sent to Tanzania to investigate its first-ever Marburg outbreak, says the WHO. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 03:54:22 GMT+0000Syriacus Buguzihttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/ebola-outbreak-hits-uganda/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/ebola-outbreak-hits-uganda/An Ebola strain with no licenced vaccine has hit Uganda for the first time in a decade. Wed, 5 Oct 2022 03:30:27 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/guinea-declares-ebola-epidemic-over/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/guinea-declares-ebola-epidemic-over/Guinea’s Ebola outbreak ends with only 23 cases reported since February, as experts hail lessons learned. Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:33:45 GMT+0000Samuel Demba Duolamou, Julien Chongwanghttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/can-ebola-virus-be-sexually-transmitted/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/can-ebola-virus-be-sexually-transmitted/Sexual transmission of Ebola virus could cause challenges for control efforts, as well as survivors of the disease. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 04:26:00 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/ebola-20000-vaccine-doses-to-tackle-guinea-outbreak/https://www.scidev.net/global/ebola-20000-vaccine-doses-to-tackle-guinea-outbreak/Emergency teams try to stop a new Ebola outbreak in Guinea becoming as widespread as the deadly 2014-2016 epidemic. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 02:45:33 GMT+0000Julien Chongwanghttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/supply-delays-hit-planned-ebola-vaccine-stockpile/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/supply-delays-hit-planned-ebola-vaccine-stockpile/Emergency stockpile of Ebola vaccine announced, but target of 500,000 doses could take up to three years. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:54:39 GMT+0000Ruth Douglas, Julien Chongwanghttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/new-strain-fears-as-fresh-ebola-outbreak-emerges/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/new-strain-fears-as-fresh-ebola-outbreak-emerges/Scientists fear potentially deadlier version of Ebola if strains from east and northwest DRC mix together. Thu, 25 Jun 2020 04:41:56 GMT+0000Patrick Abéga, Fiona Broomhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/ebola-calls-for-vigilance-despite-treatment-breakthrough/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/ebola-calls-for-vigilance-despite-treatment-breakthrough/The scientific community is calling for vigilance despite confirmation from health authorities of the efficacy of two new anti-Ebola drugs Mon, 19 Aug 2019 04:44:32 GMT+0000Julien Chongwang