The fast-growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo came to the world’s attention only a little more than a week ago and is already the third-largest on record. But it’s the 17th outbreak the country has dealt with since the virus was discovered there in 1976.

Three US airports are ramping up screenings for Ebola. Now, an official has revealed how these more advanced protocols work.

People in the affected areas are wearing face masks and avoiding contact with others to prevent the spread of Ebola The military governor of the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province, the epicentre of the current Ebola outbreak,

Hélène Akilimali says she’s taking every precaution against contracting Ebola, but the Congolese cocoa seller can’t control how others behave.

There is denial of the disease within the population, with some members wanting to claim the bodies of suspected and/or confirmed cases,” a doctor at one hospital said.

Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo​ attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.

DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side's return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.

Officials have said the Ebola risk remains low ahead of World Cup travel. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said the Houston area is prepared.

The WHO chief says there have been 220 suspected deaths in the ongoing Ebola outbreak as Ugandan health authorities report two new Ebola infections.

Health workers responding to a rapidly spreading outbreak of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo face two threats.

US researchers barred from WHO talks as Ebola worsens; hantavirus sickens 41 in 16 states, threatening US-WHO cooperation