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.
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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.
Uganda Seals Border with DR Congo Amid Rising Ebola Concerns
Uganda has closed its border with the DR Congo for four weeks to contain the spread of the Ebola virus following a public health emergency declaration by the WHO.
Italy Issues Red Heatwave Alert for Four Major Cities
Italy’s Health Ministry has placed Rome, Florence, Turin, and Bologna on red alert as an early-season heatwave sweeps across Europe.
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.
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.
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.
WHO Reports Stability in Hantavirus Cases as MV Hondius Captain Disembarks
WHO Director-General confirms Captain Jan Dobrogowski of the MV Hondius has disembarked symptom-free, with no new hantavirus deaths reported since May 2.
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.
A World on the Edge: Why Pandemic Risk is Rising Despite Technical Gains
The 2026 GPMB report warns that systemic funding cuts and geopolitical fragmentation are leaving the world more vulnerable to pandemics than a decade ago.
One Health: Experts Call for Urgent Pandemic Action at 79th World Health Assembly
At the 79th World Health Assembly, experts warn that recent Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks prove current global health governance is inadequate and requires a “One Health” approach.
Ebola Case Confirmed in M23-Controlled Region of Eastern DR Congo
A confirmed Ebola case in M23-held Bukavu raises alarms over the deadly virus’s spread in the conflict-torn eastern DR Congo, where health agencies face severe access challenges.
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.
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 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.