Mexico Imposes Travel Bans on Central African Nations Amid Ebola Surge Ahead of World Cup
Mexico implements strict travel restrictions for visitors from Central Africa due to an Ebola surge, just days before the June 11 World Cup kickoff.
Ebola Outbreak
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.
Kenya Grants Approval for US Ebola Quarantine Facility Amid Regional Health Crisis
Kenya has approved a US-operated Ebola quarantine facility for American citizens, sparking local debate over exclusivity amid a rising regional health crisis.
WHO Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in DR Congo to Halt Ebola Surge
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urges a ceasefire in DR Congo as conflict hinders efforts to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak with no known vaccine.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda: WHO Declares Global Health Emergency
The WHO has declared a Public Health Emergency as an Ebola outbreak spreads through the DRC and Uganda, hindered by insecurity and delayed detection.
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.
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.
Ebola Crisis Deepens in DR Congo as Regional Outbreak Risks Rise
Ebola deaths in DR Congo have risen to 204 as the Bundibugyo strain spreads. WHO raises national risk to “very high” amid regional concerns and funding gaps.
DRC Halts Passenger Flights to Bunia to Contain Ebola Outbreak
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has suspended all passenger air travel to and from Bunia to mitigate the spread of the Ebola virus 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.
DR Congo Shifts World Cup Training to Belgium Amid Ebola Concerns
DR Congo moves its World Cup training camp to Belgium following an Ebola outbreak, ensuring readiness for June matches in the US, Mexico, and Canada.
World Cup Dreams at Risk: DR Congo Faces US Travel Restrictions Over Ebola
DR Congo’s historic return to the FIFA World Cup is clouded by new US travel restrictions aimed at containing a rare Ebola outbreak in East and Central Africa.
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.
DR Congo Battles Ebola Outbreak in Ituri Province as Death Toll Rises to 136
The DRC is racing to contain an Ebola outbreak in Ituri province, with 136 deaths reported and the WHO expressing deep concern over the scale and speed of the spread.
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.
WHO Warns of Rapid Ebola Spread in Congo as Global Concerns Mount
WHO warns of a rapid Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, as the US restricts entry to prevent spread after a US national tests positive.
DR Congo Expands Health Response to Combat Rare Ebola Outbreak in Ituri
DR Congo opens three new treatment centers to combat a rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Ituri following a WHO global health emergency declaration.
Rwanda Closes Borders as Ebola Spreads to Goma in DR Congo
Rwanda shuts border crossings with the DRC following an Ebola case in Goma, as the WHO declares an international public health emergency amid a dangerous strain outbreak.
WHO Declares Global Health Emergency as Rare Ebola Strain Spreads
The WHO has declared a global health emergency following a rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda, with cases now detected as far as Kinshasa.
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.