Two Experimental Drugs Effective at Treating Ebola
Two Experimental Drugs Effective at Treating Ebola
REGN-EB3 and mAb114 reduced mortality in a clinical trial carried out during the ongoing outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo.
REGN-EB3 and mAb114 reduced mortality in a clinical trial carried out during the ongoing outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Measles Kills Thousands in Democratic Republic of Congo
Shawna Williams | Jul 16, 2019 | 2 min read
Deaths attributed to the disease have outpaced those from Ebola this year.
Three Ebola Cases Identified in Uganda
Kerry Grens | Jun 12, 2019 | 2 min read
The cases, which spread from the outbreak in the DRC, include a five-year-old boy who died.
Ebola Clinical Trial to Begin Amid Outbreak in DRC
Ashley P. Taylor | Nov 12, 2018 | 2 min read
The study will examine the efficacy of four drugs—an antiviral and three monoclonal antibodies—that are already being used to treat patients in Democratic Republic of Congo.
DRC Government Cracks Down on Patients Refusing Ebola Care
Ashley P. Taylor | Oct 10, 2018 | 2 min read
As cases ramp up in Democratic Republic of Congo, the government has banned housing Ebola victims and promises police escorts for health workers at burials.
Leprosy Researcher Wayne Meyers Dies
Catherine Offord | Oct 2, 2018 | 2 min read
An accomplished infectious disease scientist, Meyers spent the 1960s treating and studying the condition in central Africa.
Ebola Update: More Experimental Treatments, Health Workers at Risk
Catherine Offord | Aug 23, 2018 | 2 min read
The number of cases in Democratic Republic of Congo’s latest outbreak of the virus has now surpassed 100.
New Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
Sukanya Charuchandra | Aug 2, 2018 | 2 min read
Four of six samples from the North Kivu province have tested positive for the virus.
More Vaccinations, Experimental Drugs as Potential Ebola Contacts Rise
Sukanya Charuchandra | May 30, 2018 | 2 min read
The World Health Organization predicts the number of cases in Democratic Republic of Congo will rise up to 300 by July.
Ebola Update: Funding, Vaccines, and More Deaths in DRC
Catherine Offord | May 23, 2018 | 2 min read
A total of 27 people have died since April, but new funds and the deployment of an experimental vaccine are expected to help contain the virus.
Experimental Ebola Vaccine to be Used in DRC Outbreak
Kerry Grens | May 14, 2018 | 1 min read
As the virus spreads in Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization is preparing to immunize people as soon as this week.