WHO and Africa CDC Launch $518 Million Strategic Plan to Combat Ebola
WHO and Africa CDC launch a $518 million plan to coordinate Ebola preparedness and response efforts across the African continent.
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Ebola Crisis in Eastern DRC: Medical Officials Warn of Delayed Treatment
Ebola is spreading in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where public hesitancy and late hospital arrivals are complicating containment efforts in Ituri province.
WHO and Africa CDC Launch $518 Million Joint Plan to Combat Ebola Outbreak
The WHO and Africa CDC have launched a $518 million joint plan to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring regions.
Hope in DRC: Five Recover from Ebola as WHO Chief Urges Open Borders
Five patients, including medical workers, have recovered from the Ebola Bundibugyo virus in the DRC, as WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urges trust and open borders.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC: Suspected Cases Surpass 1,000
Suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have surpassed 1,000, with Africa CDC warning that 11 other nations are now at high risk.
Africa CDC Warns Ebola Outbreak Could Reach 12 Countries
Africa CDC warns that a Bundibugyo strain Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could spread to 12 countries, highlighting an urgent need for vaccines and funding.
Ethiopia Strengthens Health Defenses Amid Regional Ebola Concerns
Ethiopia enhances border surveillance and health facility readiness after being identified as a high-risk country amid Ebola outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda.
Africa CDC Convenes Urgent Meeting as Ebola Outbreak Hits DR Congo and Uganda
Africa CDC has convened an urgent regional meeting following an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s Ituri province and a confirmed imported case in Uganda.
Africa CDC Confirms Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo’s Ituri Province
Africa CDC confirms an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s Ituri province with 246 suspected cases, triggering urgent cross-border health coordination.
Africa CDC Declares End to Mpox Health Emergency, Shifts to Long-Term Strategy
Africa CDC lifts continental mpox emergency status after 2024-2025 outbreak, citing improved response and vaccination campaigns. Transition to long-term control underway.
Africa CDC Warns of Rising Mpox Cases, Launches Joint Response Plan with WHO
Africa CDC warns of a surge in mpox cases, launching a $600 million joint response plan with WHO. The outbreak, centered in the DRC, raises global concerns with cases reported as far as Thailand.
Africa’s Mpox Response Critically Underfunded: Only 10% of $245M Needed Secured
Africa’s mpox outbreak response faces a critical funding shortfall, with less than 10% of the needed $245 million secured, according to Africa CDC officials.