Ebola response in DR Congo disrupted as treatment centre workers strike over unpaid wages
Dozens of health workers at an Ebola treatment Centre in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have gone on strike on Monday, July 13, over […]
Ebola
Kenya Suspends US-Backed Ebola Facility Amid Legal and Public Health Concerns
Kenya has suspended construction of a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility following a court order and mounting legal and public opposition over the project’s safety implications. […]
G7 Pledges Coordinated Action Against Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda
Leaders of the G7 nations have called for a strong and coordinated international response to the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo […]
Ebola Cases in Eastern DRC Rise to 782, Death Toll Reaches 181 Amid Containment Challenges
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reported a sharp rise in Ebola infections, with confirmed cases reaching 782 and deaths climbing to […]
WHO Says Ebola Response in DR Congo Making Progress Despite Ongoing Gaps in Control Efforts
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo are gradually improving, even as significant […]
US Embassy Defends Ebola Quarantine Facility in Kenya Amid Growing Controversy
The United States Embassy in Kenya has defended plans to establish an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, insisting that the project poses no […]
WHO Reports Ebola Recoveries as Treatment Efforts Expand in Eastern Congo
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reported on Sunday, May 31, encouraging progress in the fight against a rare Ebola outbreak, […]
South Africa Commits $5 Million to Support Ebola Response in DRC and Uganda
South Africa has pledged 5 million US dollars to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to support efforts to contain the […]
Angry residents torch Ebola treatment Centre as Congo outbreak worsens
Angry youths set fire to an Ebola treatment Centre in the eastern Congolese town of Rwampara on Thursday, May 21, after authorities prevented them from […]
South Africa Pledges $2.5 Million to Support Ebola Response in DRC and Uganda
South Africa has contributed 2.5 million US dollars to support efforts to combat Ebola outbreaks in DRCÂ and Uganda through the Africa Centres for Disease […]