Ebola Death Toll in DRC Rises to 136 as Outbreak Intensifies in Eastern Provinces
The death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen to 136, Health Minister Roger Kamba announced on […]
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Marburg Virus Deaths in Ethiopia Rise to Six Amid Ongoing Outbreak
The death toll from a Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia has risen to six, the Ethiopian Press Agency reported on Wednesday, November 26. The outbreak […]
WHO Eyes Early December for Possible End of DRC Ebola Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced Sunday that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could be officially declared […]
Ebola Transmission Declines in DRC as WHO Reports Improved Case Management
The Ebola virus outbreak in the southern Democratic Republic of Congo is showing clear signs of decline, according to a situation report issued by the […]
New Ebola Outbreak in DRC Claims 31 Lives
A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Kasai province has resulted in 31 deaths, with 48 reported cases—38 of which are […]
DRC: WHO Launches Ebola Vaccination Campaign
The World Health Organization (WHO) began vaccinating healthcare workers and people who have been in contact with confirmed cases on Tuesday, in response to the […]
Lourenço Calls for Vaccine Sovereignty as Cholera Claims Over 700 Lives in Angola
Amidst a deepening public health crisis, Angolan President and current African Union Chairperson, João Lourenço, has called on June 4 for urgent action to establish […]
Mysterious Illness Claims Over 50 Lives in Northwestern Congo
A previously unknown illness has claimed the lives of more than 50 people in northwestern Congo, with authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO) expressing […]
Uganda Discharges Eight Ebola Survivors as Sudan Strain Outbreak Stabilises
Uganda has successfully discharged eight patients who recovered from the Sudan strain of Ebola after they tested negative twice for the virus, health officials have […]
Uganda Ramps Up Efforts with Trial Vaccine Amid Ebola Outbreak in Kampala
Uganda is intensifying its response to the recent Ebola outbreak in Kampala by preparing for the deployment of a trial vaccine. As part of efforts […]