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The World Health Oganisation (WHO) has confirmed on Thursday, 20 August that the Democratic Republic of Congo has been allocated 70 000 doses of Merck’s Ervebo vaccine for Ebola as the country attempts to ‌contain its biggest ever outbreak of the deadly disease. Last week, Congo had requested a release of Ervebo vaccines from the global ​Ebola virus disease vaccine stockpile, managed by the International ​Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision, according to WHO. The health ⁠agency said the group allocated 70 000 Ervebo doses for Congo, ​of which 20 000 shots will be used in a late-stage trial ​to understand the impact of the vaccine on the Bundibugyo virus. The ongoing outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which has no ​approved vaccines or treatments. “It is not known whether Ervebo may ​be protective against the Bundibugyo virus in humans,” WHO said, stressing the importance ‌of ⁠clinical trials to provide important new evidence. Ervebo is approved to prevent disease caused by the more common Zaire ebolavirus strain. The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo ​now exceeds 5 000, ​according to government ⁠data. Congo’s 17th Ebola epidemic became the country’s biggest on record in late July by case count, ​with the death toll now at 2 378 — surpassing ​the ⁠previous worst outbreak in 2018-2020. Earlier this week, WHO’s Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus said the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo remains a global emergency. The ⁠ICG ​is a partnership between the WHO, the ​International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Médecins Sans Frontières ​and UNICEF.]]>

The World Health Oganisation (WHO) has confirmed on Thursday, 20 August that the Democratic Republic of Congo has been allocated 70 000 doses of Merck’s Ervebo vaccine for Ebola as the country attempts to ‌contain its biggest ever outbreak of the deadly disease. Last week, Congo had requested a release of Ervebo vaccines from the global ​Ebola virus disease vaccine stockpile, managed by the International ​Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision, according to WHO. The health ⁠agency said the group allocated 70 000 Ervebo doses for Congo, ​of which 20 000 shots will be used in a late-stage trial ​to understand the impact of the vaccine on the Bundibugyo virus. The ongoing outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which has no ​approved vaccines or treatments. “It is not known whether Ervebo may ​be protective against the Bundibugyo virus in humans,” WHO said, stressing the importance ‌of ⁠clinical trials to provide important new evidence. Ervebo is approved to prevent disease caused by the more common Zaire ebolavirus strain. The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo ​now exceeds 5 000, ​according to government ⁠data. Congo’s 17th Ebola epidemic became the country’s biggest on record in late July by case count, ​with the death toll now at 2 378 — surpassing ​the ⁠previous worst outbreak in 2018-2020. Earlier this week, WHO’s Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus said the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo remains a global emergency. The ⁠ICG ​is a partnership between the WHO, the ​International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Médecins Sans Frontières ​and UNICEF.]]> https://www.keepafricainformed.co.za/england-vs-drc-in-the-round-of-32/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=england-vs-drc-in-the-round-of-32 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:55:01 +0000 https://www.keepafricainformed.co.za/?p=1239

England takes on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 in the round of 32. England Coach Thomas Tuchel said, "I feel it is a privilege to be in these situations. I think we can just accept it; we are the favourites (against DR Congo)." The DRC qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking their first appearance at the tournament since 1974. In a statement, DRC coach Sebastien Desabre said, "Our World Cup is already a success relative to our goals." "The pressure is on the England team." Who will take it, England or DRC?]]>

England takes on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 in the round of 32. England Coach Thomas Tuchel said, "I feel it is a privilege to be in these situations. I think we can just accept it; we are the favourites (against DR Congo)." The DRC qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking their first appearance at the tournament since 1974. In a statement, DRC coach Sebastien Desabre said, "Our World Cup is already a success relative to our goals." "The pressure is on the England team." Who will take it, England or DRC?]]>