# Congo (Democratic Republic)

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-14**: WHO sounds alarm — WHO reports that 80% of new cases are from unknown chains of transmission; striking workers agree to return if paid within 72 hours.
- **2026-07-14**: WHO sounds alarm — WHO reports that 80% of new cases are from unknown chains of transmission; striking workers agree to return if paid within 72 hours.
- **2026-07-13**: Health worker strike — Dozens of healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment centre in Bunia go on strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses.
- **2026-07-13**: Health worker strike — Dozens of healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment centre in Bunia go on strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses.
- **2026-05**: Outbreak identified — Congo detects an outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo Ebola virus in the eastern part of the country.
- **2026-05**: Outbreak identified — Congo detects an outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo Ebola virus in the eastern part of the country.

## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### 80% Untraced, 14 Labs, 800 Beds: Health System Strain in Congo Ebola Crisis
2026-07-20 14:52:36 · Sector: health · Sentiment: Strongly negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Congo’s overstretched health system is shown by 80% of new Ebola cases arising outside contact lists, a worker strike, and a $300M funding gap—highlighting the need for digital surveillance and workforce stability.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/health-system-strain-ebola-congo

### 80% of Congo Ebola Cases Untraced: No Approved Vaccine, 702 Dead
2026-07-20 14:52:24 · Sector: bio · Sentiment: Strongly negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

With 80% of new Ebola cases from unknown chains and the rare Bundibugyo strain lacking any approved vaccine or treatment, this outbreak exposes a critical gap in the biopharma pipeline and may catalyse urgent R&D investment.
Full story: https://getbiobrief.com/story/ebola-bundibugyo-outbreak-vaccine-gap

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