Regional Ebola Emergency: Bundibugyo Strain Triggers Health Alerts Across East Africa
A rare Ebola strain has triggered a regional emergency in East Africa, prompting the WHO to declare a PHEIC as cases spread from the DRC to Uganda and beyond.
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Crisis in Congo: Ebola Cases Surge Past 900 Amid Conflict and Resource Shortages
Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have surged past 900, as conflict and funding cuts severely hinder containment efforts in the Ituri Province.
Uganda Implements Strict Border Measures to Contain Ebola Outbreak
Uganda suspends public transport and restricts mass gatherings near the DRC border to prevent the spread of the deadly Ebola virus amid a WHO public health emergency.
WHO Clarifies Ebola Status in DRC and Uganda: Not a Pandemic Emergency
The WHO confirms the Ebola situation in the DRC and Uganda is a public health emergency of international concern, but not a global pandemic emergency.
WHO Warns of Scale and Speed of Ebola Outbreak Spreading Across Africa
The WHO expresses urgent concern over the rapid spread of Ebola from the Democratic Republic of Congo into Uganda, with hundreds of suspected cases under investigation.
WHO Raises Alarm Over Rare Ebola Strain Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
The World Health Organization warns of a critical Ebola outbreak in the DRC, with over 130 deaths and 500 suspected cases of a rare virus strain.
UN Warns Hostile Environment in Eastern DRC Threatens Ebola Response
UN humanitarians warn that insecurity, violence, and population displacement in eastern DRC are severely hampering Ebola surveillance and contact tracing efforts.
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda a Global Health Emergency
The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency
The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern following reports of confirmed cases and deaths.
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern due to the Bundibugyo virus.
Violence Surges in Eastern DRC: Suspected ADF Attacks Leave Dozens Dead
Suspected ADF attacks in eastern DRC’s Ituri and North Kivu provinces have left dozens dead and hundreds displaced, highlighting a volatile security situation.
UN Security Council Convens Emergency Meeting on DRC Crisis
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on Feb. 19 to address human rights violations and escalating conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, resulting in tens of thousands being displaced.
Escalating Violence in South Kivu Sparks Mass Displacement and Humanitarian Crisis
Violence in South Kivu Province of the DRC is rising, leading to mass displacement, infrastructure damage, and a worsening humanitarian crisis.
UN Officials Alarmed by Escalating Violence in DRC’s Goma
UN officials express deep concern over escalating violence and a worsening humanitarian crisis in Goma, DRC, as heavy artillery hits hospitals and civilians flee the city.
WHO Maintains Mpox as Global Health Emergency Amid Rising African Cases
The WHO announced that the mpox outbreak remains a public health emergency, as over 46,000 suspected cases and 1,000 deaths have been reported across Africa, mainly in the DRC.
China-Africa Film Co-Productions Set to Shoot in Mauritius and DRC
Two new China-Africa co-produced films are set to begin shooting next year in Mauritius and the DRC, aiming to captivate Chinese audiences and foster film cooperation between the regions.
China Calls for Immediate End to Armed Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
China’s UN envoy Geng Shuang calls for an immediate end to armed violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, urging armed groups to lay down weapons.
Chinese Peacekeepers in DRC Awarded UN Peace Medal for Outstanding Service
The 27th Chinese Peacekeeping Contingent to MONUSCO was awarded the UN Peace Medal for their outstanding contributions to peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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