Central-Africa
WHO warns Ebola outbreak in DR Congo continues to spread
A fast-moving outbreak of Ebola virus disease linked to the Bundibugyo strain is still gaining ground in eastern Democratic Republic of the…
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Health and medicine
East-Africa
Africa CDC Warns Ebola Outbreak Is Outpacing Containment Efforts
Despite notable gains against Ebola in parts of East and Central Africa, the virus is still spreading faster than the response, the…
Southern-Africa
UN Warns U.S. HIV Funding Cut in South Africa Could Cost Lives
South Africa’s hard-won gains against HIV could be thrown into reverse if the United States follows through on withdrawing support, UNAIDS chief…
Central-Africa
Ebola outbreak leaves more than 130 children orphaned in eastern DR Congo
As Ebola infections in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo climb past 1,000, UNICEF reports a devastating toll on families: more than…
Central-Africa
Democratic Republic of Congo Launches Free Healthcare in Ebola-Affected Region
As Ebola cases in the northeastern province of Ituri climb past 1,000, the government has rolled out free healthcare for all illnesses…
Central-Africa
Some People Question Whether the Ebola Virus Is Real
In conflict-battered eastern DR Congo, deep distrust of outside authorities—rooted in scepticism, doubt, and fear—is undermining the response effort and sharply heightening…
Central-Africa
DR Congo displacement camps struggle to prevent Ebola
On the outskirts of Bunia, the capital of Ituri Province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Kigonze camp for displaced…
East-Africa
Uganda, DR Congo Plan Cross-Border Medical Camps Against Ebola
In a bid to fortify the frontline against Ebola, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) will set up…
East-Africa
U.S. Health Aid to African Nations Linked to Controversial Conditions
The United States is providing critical health assistance, albeit with a significant caveat: broad access to surveillance data and rights to pathogen…
Central-Africa
Scientists Detail Development of Three New Ebola Vaccines
With Ebola still flaring in the Democratic Republic of Congo, frontline medics are straining to contain the disease while research teams worldwide…
Southern-Africa
Where to Get the Long-Acting HIV Prevention Shot in South Africa
South Africa has begun rolling out a new line of defense against HIV: a six-monthly preventive injection that is now available free…
