Ebola

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has officially declared the end of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province, marking a significant public health achievement. The announcement comes after no new cases were reported in the past 42 days, following the discharge of the last patient from the treatment center on October 19, 2025. This outbreak primarily impacted the remote Bulape Health Zone, resulting in a total of 64 cases, with 53 confirmed and 11 classified as probable. Tragically, 45 individuals lost their…

Hope on the Horizon: The End of an Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo In a remarkable turn of events, the last Ebola patient in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been discharged, signaling a beacon of hope amid the shadows cast by infectious diseases. This milestone marks not only a pivotal moment for the affected regions of the DRC but also for the global health community, eager for triumph over one of the most notorious pathogens known to humanity. A Comprehensive Response to a Complex…

The Resilient Struggle Against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) once again finds itself in the throes of a battle against the dreaded Ebola virus. As the central Kasai province witnesses a resurgence, the realities of managing this crisis echo through the halls of health authorities, communities, and international organizations. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 42 lives have already been claimed out of 64 confirmed cases, underscoring the urgency of the…

Responding to Ebola's Echo: An Ongoing Battle in the Heart of Africa The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is no stranger to the ominous specter of Ebola. Its history with the virus has been marked by terrifying outbreaks and miraculous recoveries, and the latest resurgence underscores a vital truth: public health is an ongoing battle, deeply woven into the fabric of DRC's communities. Just as the Congo River winds through the nation’s landscape, so too do the somber realities of infectious diseases intertwine with the…

Echoes of a Deadly Past: The 16th Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo As the sun sets over the dense forests and bustling villages of Kasai province, the shadows grow longer, casting a pall over a region that has been gripped by fear and uncertainty. Once again, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) finds itself in the throes of an Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak—the 16th in its troubled history. The country, often in the international spotlight for its ongoing conflicts and humanitarian crises, now faces a renewed threat…

In Abidjan, the young woman infected with the Ebola virus is cured. The Ivorian Ministry of Health announced this on Tuesday, August 24. But the Ivorian authorities are still looking for contacts and examining the slightest sign of the virus appearing in the country where no other case has been reported so far. with our…

A young Guinean who tested positive for the Ebola virus in Côte d'Ivoire after arriving two weeks ago has recovered from the disease, the Ivorian Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday. “We performed two biological…

From Labé in Guinea to Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire, the patient with the Ebola virus disease traveled 1,500 km in several public transport vehicles. However, the details of the trip still differ depending on the sources. ClaireFages, with our special correspondent in Abidjan,Jean-Luc AploganAugust 8: departure from LabéThe young…

The United Nations health agency said on Tuesday that a second suspected case of infection with the deadly Ebola virus had been detected in Côte d'Ivoire. World Health Organization (WHO) spokesman Tarik Jasarevic…

The Ivorian health authorities continue to vaccinate against the Ebola virus. During this vaccination day, the authorities focused on a district in Abdijan in Allahkro where the young Guinean passed before being hospitalized. Allahkro, a slum-like neighborhood, was the focal point of the vaccination campaign. This is where the…