The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said on Tuesday that it is strengthening preparedness and prevention measures to reduce the risk of Ebola […]
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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 […]
Sierra Leone confirms cutaneous ulcer outbreak
Sierra Leone’s National Public Health Agency (NPHA) and the Ministry of Health have confirmed an active outbreak of cutaneous ulcers caused by Haemophilus ducreyi in […]
Rift Valley Fever in Senegal: On the frontline to protect communities
The Organization also provided 850 kg of medical supplies and medicines, enough to treat more than 10,000 patients over four months, and trained 138 health […]
Kenya on high alert after Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia
Kenya said on Tuesday its health authorities are on high alert following three deaths related to Marburg virus disease (MVD) in neighboring Ethiopia. The […]
Death toll from Lassa fever outbreak hits 166 in Nigeria
The death toll from the Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, has risen to 166 since the beginning of this year, health […]