Schools in DR Congo’s Ituri province are stepping up Ebola prevention measures after education authorities reported 25 confirmed cases, including deaths among pupils and teachers. […]
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DRC civil society groups intensify prevention campaigns as cases exceed 9,000
Civil society groups and health workers stepped up Ebola awareness efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday, as the outbreak’s death toll […]
WHO urges vigilance after Kenya confirms second Ebola case
The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to support Kenya’s efforts to contain Ebola after a second person tested positive for the Bundibugyo virus, the UN […]
Kenya confirms second Ebola case
Kenya confirmed a second case of the Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which is linked to the first case, with no evidence of […]
Africa CDC deploys emergency experts to Kenya following confirmed Ebola case
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Tuesday expressed solidarity with Kenya following the country’s confirmation of its first Bundibugyo Ebola […]
DRC health minister says Ebola outbreak under control
DRC Health Minister Roger Samuel Kamba said the country’s Ebola outbreak had passed its peak and authorities were gaining control of its spread, speaking at […]
Funeral held for DRC politician in Butembo as party links killing to Ebola prevention remarks
Family and community members gathered in Butembo, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, for the funeral of Marie-Celestin Karondwa, a politician from the ruling Union for […]