Dozens of people have died and hundreds have been sickened in an Ebola outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization announced a response plan to counter the Ebola outbreak.

New modeling from the CDC shows that if measures aren't taken immediately, this outbreak could sicken more than 20,000 people in the next three months.

Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.

Democratic Republic of Congo said on Friday that 71 new Ebola cases were confirmed in a 24-hour period and warned of rapid community transmission of the deadly disease.

In Virunga National Park, rangers are on the front lines — playing a critical role to contain the surging virus while coping with an upsurge in conflict-related violence.

As millions of international fans head to US cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, public health experts are warning about measles outbreaks and Ebola risks.

Mining has been the lifeblood of this remote Congolese hill town for decades. Now, it is fueling the spread of a devastating virus.

The World Health Organization ​chief announced a $580 million ‌six-month plan to fight Ebola on Friday, ​voicing optimism ​that the outbreak could be ⁠contained.

Three weeks since the start of the latest Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo, there have been 397 confirmed cases, including 63 confirmed deaths, according to the latest figures reported by the African Union’s Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.