A portable biosecure unit has been deployed at an Ebola treatment centre in Rwampara. Footage filmed on Saturday shows health workers installing the transparent isolation […]
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President Museveni assures WHO of Uganda’s readiness to contain Ebola, calls for stronger regional collaboration
The WHO Director-General praised Uganda’s leadership and the country’s proven capacity to respond effectively to public health emergencies, citing its experience in handling previous Ebola […]
Uganda reports new imported Ebola case
Uganda has confirmed one new Ebola case, bringing the total number of infections to 16 since the outbreak in neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo […]
‘We are not taking any chances’ – Bunia airport reopens amid strict Ebola controls as epidemic fight gains traction
Bunia Airport in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has reopened after an easing in the Ebola epidemiological situation, with authorities maintaining strict health screening measures […]
WHO chief lands in Bunia to engage with community leaders on Ebola response
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in the eastern province of Ituri, one of the hardest-hit regions by Ebola, to engage with […]
Burkina Faso strengthens preventive measures against Ebola
Burkina Faso has strengthened preventive measures against Ebola virus disease, with health authorities stressing that no cases have been recorded in the country so far. […]
WHO convenes partners to strengthen Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The outbreak has affected several health zones in Ituri Province, including Mongbwalu, Rwampara and Bunia, where health authorities are responding to confirmed cases, suspected deaths […]
Roundup: New Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo raises cross-border concerns
A new Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has raised concerns over possible regional spread after health authorities reported 246 suspected […]
International Federation of Red Cross, Red Crescent Societies urges investment in community-based surveillance post Ebola
Despite swift containment, the outbreak exposed weaknesses in local health systems, including limited isolation capacity, shortages of protective equipment, and gaps in infection prevention and […]
WHO says DRC could declare end of Ebola outbreak by December
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Sunday that health authorities could declare the end of the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the […]