Exploring the Origins of the Ebola Virus

Health workers in protective gear conduct contact tracing in a village in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the Ebola outbreak response efforts.

In the DRC, health officials confirmed multiple cases of Ebola in late September 2023, prompting immediate response measures. By early October, contact tracing and vaccination campaigns were underway, targeting individuals who may have been exposed to the virus. In Uganda, a separate outbreak was declared in early October, with health workers facing logistical challenges in … Read more