Violence and overcrowding hamper Ebola response in Democratic Republic of Congo
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak as cases continue to spread. Hospitals are overwhelmed and treatment facilities are struggling to cope with the growing number of patients. Response efforts have also been disrupted by attacks on medical facilities.The confirmed details point to a worsening operational environment for health workers and patients. The report says violence and overcrowding are hampering the response, but it does not give a case count or identify the locations most affected. It also does not specify who carried out the attacks on medical facilities.The pressure on hospitals and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 22:30 LONDON
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Ebola outbreak spreads to eastern Congo's South Kivu province
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to eastern South Kivu province, according to a statement from the M23 militia spokesman on Thursday. The area is under the control of the Rwanda-backed armed group, adding a conflict dimension to the public health response. The development has raised concern about the disease reaching a wider area in the east of the country.The outbreak is described as a highly contagious haemorrhagic fever, and the World Health Organization has declared it an international emergency. The latest confirmed spread was reported in South Kivu, a province in the eastern part... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
Ukraine says new drones are reaching targets deeper inside Russia
Ukraine says it is increasingly able to use mid- and long-range drones to strike targets inside Russia, in a development that appears to widen the reach of the war. The latest update says hundreds of drones were sent towards multiple Russian regions over the weekend. Ukraine says the attacks have been successful in hitting targets and are now affecting Russian capacities.The confirmed details are limited, but the account points to a growing use of drones that can travel further than earlier systems. The strikes were described as taking place over the weekend and involving multiple regions inside Russia. No specific... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 14:30 LONDON
