As the deadliest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s history continued spreading on Friday, UN responders renewed their urgent appeal for immediate international support, with existing […]
Tag: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Ramaphosa urges ceasefire as DRC outbreak threatens region at SADC summit
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Ebola-hit areas of eastern DRC, warning SADC leaders that the outbreak was outpacing […]
WHO warns Ebola response captures only one-third of DRC outbreak
WHO Regional Director for Africa Professor Mohamed Janabi warned that 60 to 70 percent of Ebola deaths in DRC are occurring at home, as health […]
Member States advance regional coordination on Bundibugyo Ebola response
The 90-minute virtual session brought together more than 1,500 participants from all 47 Member States of the African Region, including representatives from Ministries of Health, […]