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EU Envoy: Congo Success Means Less Foreign Aid Needed
Global NewsApr 30

EU Envoy: Congo Success Means Less Foreign Aid Needed

The European Union's top diplomat in the Democratic Republic of Congo has a radical vision of success: a day when his own job becomes unnecessary. Fabrice Basile says real progress means Congo managing its own vast resources and helping its own people without massive foreign support.

Mongabay2 min read
Congo Signs $1.2B US Health Deal to Fight Malaria and HIV
SolutionsFeb 27

Congo Signs $1.2B US Health Deal to Fight Malaria and HIV

The Democratic Republic of Congo just locked in $1.2 billion over five years to strengthen its healthcare system and fight diseases like HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis. The partnership with the United States will bring lifesaving treatments and training to millions while Congo invests $300 million of its own funds into the effort.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
5 Ebola Patients Recover in Congo as WHO Scales Response
Health & WellnessMay 31

5 Ebola Patients Recover in Congo as WHO Scales Response

Five people have recovered from a rare form of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking the first confirmed recoveries in the current outbreak. WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus shared the hopeful news during a visit to the outbreak's epicenter, emphasizing that recovery is possible even as health teams work on vaccines and treatments.

Google News - Health2 min read
Displaced Families Now Protect Congo Forest They Lost
Planet WinsJun 19

Displaced Families Now Protect Congo Forest They Lost

Descendants of families forced from their land to create a national park in the 1970s are now leading conservation efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Their community-run forest program has reduced deforestation by 87% in just one year.

Google News - Conservation Success2 min read
Congo's Leopards Return to World Cup After 52 Years
SportsJun 12

Congo's Leopards Return to World Cup After 52 Years

The Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team is heading back to the World Cup for only the second time since making history in 1974. The Leopards were the first Sub-Saharan African team to compete on football's biggest stage. ---

France 24 English2 min read
Congo and US Partner on 2 GW Clean Energy Project
Planet Wins12h ago

Congo and US Partner on 2 GW Clean Energy Project

The Democratic Republic of Congo just signed a deal to build up to 2 gigawatts of clean energy infrastructure, enough to power mines and bring electricity to 200,000 underserved communities. This landmark US-Congolese partnership could transform Africa's mineral-rich nation into a clean energy leader.

Google: clean energy investment3 min read
DR Congo Launches Free Healthcare for All in Ituri Province
SolutionsJun 22

DR Congo Launches Free Healthcare for All in Ituri Province

The Democratic Republic of Congo just made healthcare free for everyone in Ituri Province, with plans to expand nationwide. The pilot program covers all medical conditions and could transform how millions access care.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Congo Begins First Census in 42 Years
Global News1h ago

Congo Begins First Census in 42 Years

After more than four decades, the Democratic Republic of Congo is finally counting its population again, giving millions like 28-year-old Heritier Ramazani their first chance to be officially recognized by their own country. The digital census could help 112 million people access identity documents and government services for the first time.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Congo Health Workers Win Trust to Beat Ebola Outbreak
Global NewsJun 17

Congo Health Workers Win Trust to Beat Ebola Outbreak

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, health workers are saving lives by listening to communities, not just treating symptoms. Their respectful approach is turning skeptics into partners in the fight against Ebola.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Global Health Teams Unite to Stop Congo Ebola Outbreak
SolutionsMay 18

Global Health Teams Unite to Stop Congo Ebola Outbreak

More than 220 health organizations from across Africa gathered to coordinate a rapid response to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The partnership shows what's possible when nations work together to protect communities.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Five Beat Ebola as Doctors Find Hope in Congo Outbreak
Health & WellnessJun 2

Five Beat Ebola as Doctors Find Hope in Congo Outbreak

Five healthcare workers have fully recovered from a rare strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, showing the disease can be survived with good medical care. The milestone brings hope as health teams ramp up their response to the outbreak that has affected 282 people. #

Japan Today2 min read
M23 Rebels Withdraw from Eastern Congo After US Pressure
Global NewsMay 15

M23 Rebels Withdraw from Eastern Congo After US Pressure

Armed rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo are pulling back from occupied areas after international pressure, bringing hope to thousands of displaced families. The withdrawal marks a potential turning point in a conflict that has destabilized the region for years.

Google News - Peace Agreement2 min read
China Sends Medical Team to Fight Ebola in Congo
VideosJun 7

China Sends Medical Team to Fight Ebola in Congo

Five Chinese medical experts arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo this week to help contain an Ebola outbreak threatening mining communities. Their three-month mission brings frontline support while other nations focus on border restrictions.

South China Morning Post2 min read
DR Congo Closes In on Ebola as Cases Drop 88%
Community HeroesJun 4

DR Congo Closes In on Ebola as Cases Drop 88%

The Democratic Republic of Congo is making real headway against a deadly Ebola outbreak, with suspected cases dropping from over 1,000 to just 116 in one week. Eight people have already recovered, proving survival is possible with quick treatment.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Congo Ebola Cases Drop by 600 as Testing Improves
Health & WellnessJun 3

Congo Ebola Cases Drop by 600 as Testing Improves

Increased testing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo revealed that hundreds of suspected Ebola cases were actually other illnesses, shrinking the outbreak count from over 1,000 to 437 cases. Better diagnostic capabilities mean health workers can now quickly identify and treat the right diseases.

Google News - Health2 min read
20 Vehicles Boost Ebola Fight in Eastern Congo
Community HeroesJul 10

20 Vehicles Boost Ebola Fight in Eastern Congo

A fleet of 20 specialized Toyota Land Cruisers has arrived to strengthen the fight against Ebola in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where response teams have been battling limited resources and difficult terrain. The donation from the Red Cross will help medical teams reach remote communities faster and save more lives.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
US Ships Experimental Ebola Drug to Congo for Outbreak Trials
Health & WellnessJun 24

US Ships Experimental Ebola Drug to Congo for Outbreak Trials

Health officials are racing experimental Ebola treatments to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where over 1,000 people have been infected in the fastest-moving outbreak ever recorded. The US just released a promising antibody drug for emergency use and clinical trials that could help end this crisis and prepare the world for future outbreaks.

AllAfrica - Headlines3 min read
Five Beat Ebola in Congo as Nurses Get Clean Bill of Health
Health & WellnessJun 2

Five Beat Ebola in Congo as Nurses Get Clean Bill of Health

Four nurses who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo walked out of the hospital fully recovered, joining a lab worker who also beat the virus. Their recovery offers hope as health teams ramp up treatment in a region fighting both disease and conflict.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
Four Nurses Beat Rare Ebola Strain in Congo
Community HeroesJun 1

Four Nurses Beat Rare Ebola Strain in Congo

Four healthcare workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo have fully recovered from a rare strain of Ebola after treating infected patients. Their recovery proves that early treatment can save lives, even without a licensed vaccine.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
UK Sends $27M to Fight Ebola Outbreak in Congo
Community HeroesMay 21

UK Sends $27M to Fight Ebola Outbreak in Congo

Britain is deploying $27 million in emergency aid to help stop an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has already spread to Uganda. The funding will protect frontline health workers and strengthen disease surveillance as global health teams race to contain the virus.

Daily Maverick2 min read

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