Ebola river

Ebola River

The Ebola River (pronunciation: /iːˈboʊlə/ ee-BOH-lə) is a river in the northern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is notable for being near the location of the first identified cases of the Ebola virus disease, which was named after the river.

Etymology

The Ebola River was named by the local population, and its name is derived from the local language. The exact etymology is not known, but it is believed to be related to the word for "river" in the local language.

Related Terms

• Ebola virus disease: A severe, often fatal illness in humans caused by the Ebola virus. The disease was named after the Ebola River, where the virus was first identified.
• Ebola virus: The virus that causes Ebola virus disease. It is named after the Ebola River.
• Democratic Republic of the Congo: The country where the Ebola River is located. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has experienced several outbreaks of Ebola virus disease.

See Also

• List of rivers of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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