East-Africa
WHO warns of ‘catastrophic’ Ebola, conflict crisis in DR Congo
Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is bracing for what the World Health Organization (WHO) calls a “catastrophic collision of disease and…
Topic
Ebola
World
WHO says fatality rate in DR Congo Ebola outbreak below 25%
Ebola’s latest surge in the Democratic Republic of Congo is proving deadly, but early figures suggest it has so far killed a…
Central-Africa
Uganda Closes Border With DR Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak Concerns
Uganda has shut its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo as officials race to contain an Ebola outbreak attributed to the…
East-Africa
WHO Warns Conflict, Mistrust Are Hindering Ebola Response
The World Health Organization is sounding the alarm over a rapidly deteriorating Ebola situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, warning…
East-Africa
Somalia prepares Ebola prevention plan after regional outbreak alerts
Tuesday May 26, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has stepped up its public health defenses and finalized a national Ebola prevention plan…
World
WHO chief urges high-risk countries to act as Ebola spreads rapidly
Alarm is spreading beyond the Democratic Republic of Congo as the Ebola outbreak gathers pace, with the head of the World Health…
World
Ebola outbreak raises questions about DR Congo’s World Cup participation
Houston is counting down to the FIFA World Cup, with seven matches on the schedule and a landmark fixture between the Democratic…
Central-Africa
Funding Shortfalls Hamper the Global Fight Against Ebola
On the front lines of a fast-moving epidemic, health workers say they are racing against time with scarce supplies. “We are trying…
World
Irish medic warns Ebola situation is evolving rapidly
Mounting tensions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are likely to drive Ebola deeper into the country, an Irish doctor working…
East-Africa
Somalia remains vigilant as Ebola cases are reported in East Africa
Thursday May 21, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Ministry of Health said Thursday it is stepping up emergency readiness after Ebola outbreaks…
East-Africa
Somalia stays alert as Ebola cases are reported in East African countries
Thursday May 21, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Ministry of Health on Thursday stepped up Ebola preparedness efforts after new outbreaks were…
