The Democratic Republic of Congo has stepped up efforts to contain a worsening Ebola outbreak after health authorities confirmed a new case in Goma, a densely populated city in the country's east.

African leaders and health agencies are intensifying efforts to contain the growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with nearly $500 million pledged…

The spread of the deadly haemorrhagic fever is unfolding a region that is at the epicentre of fighting between the army and armed groups.

The number of suspected cases in the country's east is nearing 1,000, with at least 220 suspected deaths.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has stepped up efforts to contain a worsening Ebola outbreak after health authorities confirmed a new case in Goma, a densely populated city in…

The outbreak is threatening to overwhelm health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while nine cases have now been confirmed in neighbouring Uganda.

Congo and Uganda face a severe Ebola outbreak with 263 confirmed cases and 43 deaths, prompting urgent health responses.