Cases in central Africa are rising at an alarming pace, but lessons from past epidemics could help to contain the current spread of infection.

Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 900, with 101 confirmed. Learn about the deadly Bundibugyo strain and Nigeria's past contain

The latest outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has also spread beyond the DRC, with neighbouring Uganda recording two additional confirmed cases among…

Canadians with experience tackling Ebola are warning of major challenges in containing the spread of the virus in central Africa, as a fast-moving outbreak of the relatively rare…

The latest epidemic in central Africa is a warning about future pandemics.

At least 220 people are believed to have died from the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. The World Health Organization says that it is spreading so quickly that response efforts…

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…

More than 220 people have died and there's no sign the spread is slowing.

There have been more than 1,000 cases and 220 deaths from the deadly virus which has devastated the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in Central Africa in recent weeks.

900 suspected cases and 223 deaths have been linked to an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Since the current outbreak was detected on May 14, more than 220 suspected deaths and 900 suspected cases have been identified, according to official figures, in what the World…

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…

Cases in central Africa are rising at an alarming pace, but lessons from past epidemics could help to contain the current spread of infection.

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

Violence, misinformation, and cuts to international aid are contributing to the challenge.