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.
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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.
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.
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.