DRC Ebola response strains as responder infections mount — July 14, 2026

Ebola outbreak DRC responders are facing 112 health-worker infections as AP reports confirmed cases nearing 2,000 and Oxford starts the first Bundibugyo vaccine trial, underscoring containment, safety and medical-tool gaps. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention calls for stronger protection of responders - Africa Business Insight — Africa Business Insight https://africabusinessinsight.com/africa-centres-for-disease-control-and/ 2. Why the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history is becoming more challenging - WTOP News — WTOP News https://wtop.com/national/2026/07/why-the-fastest-growing-ebola-outbreak-in-history-is-becoming-more-challenging/ 3. World’s first Phase I Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine trial launched by Oxford Vaccine Group — Oxford Vaccine Group — Oxford Vaccine Group https://www.ovg.ox.ac.uk/news/world2019s-first-phase-i-bundibugyo-ebolavirus-vaccine-trial-launched-by-oxford-vaccine-group 4. Rebels in Congo see Ebola as chance to show governing credentials | The Star — The Star https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/07/13/cut-off-from-kinshasa-congo039s-afcm23-rebels-built-their-own-ebola-response Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]