China Sends Emergency Medical Support to DRC to Combat Ebola Outbreak
Following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, China has swiftly deployed medical experts, reinforcing a 60-year legacy of health cooperation in Africa.
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Global Oncology Experts Converge in Chicago to Combat Cancer and Tobacco Risks
Global oncology leaders gather in Chicago to combat cancer and raise awareness about the deadly health risks of tobacco use following No Tobacco Day.
Ghana Enhances Health Security with Ebola Screening for High-Risk Travelers
Ghana has introduced enhanced Ebola screening at Accra International Airport and land borders for travelers from high-risk regions, including Uganda and the DRC.
WHO Revises Downward Suspected Ebola Cases in Democratic Republic of Congo
The WHO reports a sharp decline in suspected Ebola cases in the DRC to 116, after laboratory tests ruled out other diseases in previously suspected patients.
China Deploys Medical Expert Team to DRC to Combat Ebola Outbreak
A Chinese anti-epidemic medical expert team has arrived in Kinshasa, DRC, for a three-month mission to support the country’s response to the Ebola outbreak.
DR Congo Battles Ebola Outbreak: Confirmed Cases Rise to 321
As of June 1, 2026, the DR Congo has recorded 321 confirmed Ebola cases and 48 deaths, with containment efforts intensifying in the eastern provinces.
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo: Cases Rise to 321 as Response Intensifies
DR Congo reports 321 confirmed Ebola cases and 48 deaths across three eastern provinces, with authorities and the WHO scaling up emergency response efforts.
Cholera Outbreak Intensifies Humanitarian Emergency in Sudan
A suspected cholera outbreak in West Kordofan is aggravating Sudan’s severe humanitarian crisis, with the UN warning of escalating risks during the rainy season.
Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Cholera Outbreak Hits West Kordofan
A suspected cholera outbreak in West Kordofan is intensifying Sudan’s severe humanitarian emergency amid a four-year conflict and critical infrastructure collapse.
China Deploys High-Level Medical Team to DR Congo for Ebola Control
China is deploying a high-level medical expert team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to support Ebola control efforts following a WHO emergency declaration.
Ebola Recovery Milestone: Survivors Provide Hope in DR Congo Outbreak
Four more Ebola survivors, including frontline nurses, have been discharged in DR Congo, offering a beacon of hope amidst a deadly regional outbreak.
Hope Amidst Crisis: Ebola Survivors Recover in DR Congo
Health authorities in the DR Congo celebrate the recovery of four nurses as a beacon of hope amid a deadly Ebola outbreak affecting the DRC and Uganda.
EAC Holds Emergency Health Summit to Tackle Rare Ebola Outbreak
The East African Community convenes an emergency health ministers’ meeting today, June 1, 2026, to coordinate a response to a rare Ebola strain outbreak.
Boda Girls: Transforming Rural Healthcare in Western Kenya
In Siaya County, Kenya, “Boda Girls” are utilizing motorcycle taxis to break down barriers and provide critical healthcare access for women in rural communities.
Uganda to Press On With Anti-ADF Operations in DRC Despite Ebola Outbreak
Uganda’s military will continue joint operations against the ADF in the DRC despite an Ebola outbreak, balancing security needs with health protocols.
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.
World No Tobacco Day 2026: The Silent Cost of Smoking and the Urgency to Quit
On World No Tobacco Day 2026, we highlight the silent progression of lung damage and the vital necessity of quitting smoking to preserve respiratory health.
Zambia Clears Suspected Ebola Cases Amid Regional Health Alert
Zambia has cleared two suspected Ebola cases as the country strengthens surveillance following an outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Global Health Concerns Rise Amid Hantavirus and Ebola Outbreaks
Recent surges in hantavirus and Ebola cases are sparking global health concerns as experts investigate the causes behind their increasing prevalence.
Kenyan High Court Halts US-Backed Ebola Quarantine Facility Plan
The Kenyan High Court has suspended a US-backed plan to build an Ebola quarantine facility for American nationals exposed to the virus in the DRC.