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A trial is testing Gilead’s experimental antiviral obeldesivir in people recently exposed to the Bundibugyo virus. The study is taking place in Ituri province during a major Ebola outbreak.
More than 250 participants have enrolled in the obeldesivir Ebola prevention trial.
An Ebola transit centre at Kigonze displacement camp in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo burned down. The fire occurred amid insecurity that has emptied the camp and disrupted Ebola treatment and humanitarian access.
People sheltered in Kigonze camp
Marie-Celestin Karondwa, a senior UDPS official in Butembo, was reportedly beaten at home after defending the government’s Ebola response on radio and later died from his injuries. His funeral was held in Butembo on Wednesday.
People infected in the current Ebola outbreak
At least 12 people were killed when a vessel capsized in Lake Kivu.
The European Union announced more than €710 million in humanitarian aid for people affected by crises, disasters and conflicts worldwide, with substantial funding directed to sub-Saharan Africa. The package includes support for migration, conflict, food insecurity, Ebola response and healthcare investments.
The European Union pledged more than €710 million in humanitarian aid for people affected by crises, natural disasters or conflicts worldwide.
People died after the boat capsized on Lake Tanganyika
Prime Minister Judith Suminwa told the UN General Assembly that peace remains out of reach for millions in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. She called for implementation of existing commitments, including a ceasefire and the withdrawal of Rwandan forces.
People associated with the FDLR repatriated with MONUSCO support
The Democratic Republic of the Congo began an Ervebo rollout and research vaccination programme in Ituri during a Bundibugyo-virus Ebola outbreak. The campaign targets 20,000 workers, while 20,000 doses support research; health authorities report over 7,600 infections and over 3,670 deaths.
People killed by the virus since May, according to local authorities