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 and infections among healthcare workers As part of efforts to support the ongoing response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,Continue Reading
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 cases and 80 suspected community deaths in the conflict-hit Ituri Province bordering Uganda and South Sudan, while Uganda has also confirmed an imported case involvingContinue Reading
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 control Following the Ministry of Health’s declaration that the 16th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is officially over, the InternationalContinue Reading
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 Congo (DRC) in early December if no new cases are detected before then. The announcement came in a statement from the WHO Regional OfficeContinue Reading
The last Ebola patient in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was discharged today, marking an important milestone in the efforts to end the outbreak. The recovery kicks off a 42-day countdown to declaring the outbreak over if no further cases are confirmed. A total of 19 patients have recoveredContinue Reading
Aware of the risks posed by this serious and highly contagious disease, the Congolese government, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), has taken urgent measures to anticipate and prevent any importation of the virus As the Ebola outbreak resurfaces in the Kasaï province of the Democratic Republic ofContinue Reading
In response to the growing mental health needs triggered by public health emergencies or natural disasters in the African region, the World Health Organization (WHO) is working closely with countries to integrate mental health and psychosocial support into every stage of emergency response, aiming to have at least 80% ofContinue Reading
