Africa CDC — public health organization that classified the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak as a Grade 3 High Risk event due to cross-border transmission.
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… However, the Africa CDC said on Thursday that a vaccine is expected to be ready by the end of the year. …
Uganda records two new Ebola cases: health ministryCitizen Digital
… Of the funding, Ksh.647 million ($5 million) will be distributed to Africa CDC for regional coordination, rapid deployment, and cross-border surveillance. …
Gates Foundation commits over Ksh.1.9B to support Ebola response in DRC and UgandaThe Standard
… India said it was ready "to contribute to Africa CDC-led (Centres for Disease Control) efforts aimed at addressing the evolving health situation".The World Health Organization said Wednesday that risk from a deadly Ebola outbreak is high in central Africa but remains low globally …
India postpones Africa summit after Ebola outbreakCitizen Digital
… The talks also discussed a proposed Africa Center for Health Workforce Initiatives, an umbrella platform seeking endorsement from WHO and Africa CDC to strengthen health workforce systems through policy reforms, training and specialisation, mobility management and healthcare work …
PS Oluga holds talks with WHO Europe chief on health worker retention, ethical mobility frameworkCitizen Digital
… In a statement on Tuesday, Africa CDC, the continent's top health agency, said such restrictions can hurt economies, discourage transparency and complicate humanitarian operations. …
Ebola deaths in eastern Congo rise to 131, WHO voices deep concernCapital News
… Afya House also announced strengthened cross-border coordination with Uganda, DRC, the East African Community, WHO, and Africa CDC to improve information sharing and rapid response mechanisms. …
Kenya rules out blanket Ebola quarantines as MoH rolls out risk-based screeningCapital News
… The outbreak has already triggered international concern after the World Health Organization declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, while Africa CDC classified it as a Grade 3 — High Risk event due to confirmed cross-border transmission and the absence of …
Kenya activates KNPHI-led Ebola response amid outbreaks in DRC, UgandaThe Standard
… ntry, and ensure health workers and rapid response teams are equipped and trained to detect and respond to any suspected cases,'' the EAC said.In a statement, the EAC Secretariat said it was working closely with national ministries of health, regional institutions, the Africa CDC …
EAC cautions member states over spread of deadly Ebola virusCapital News
… Africa CDC previously said it was concerned by the high risk of further spread due to the urban settings of Rwampara and Bunia, and mining activities in Mongwalu. …
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergencyThe Standard
… We must shift a significant share of that capacity to Africa,” he said, citing opportunities created by the African Continental Free Trade Area and institutions such as Africa CDC.The summit will also prioritise agriculture and technology as pillars of transformation.“Africa hold …
Govt. highlights Nairobi's role as global consensus hub ahead of Africa Forward SummitUganda confirmed two new Ebola cases on Friday, bringing the total to nine with one fatality since the outbreak was declared in May in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Both new cases are Congolese nationals; Uganda has closed its border with the DRC and ordered a 21-day quarantine for arrivals from that country.
29 May 2026 · The Standard →
Uganda confirmed two new Ebola cases on Friday, bringing the total to nine with one fatality since the outbreak was declared in May in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Both new cases are Congolese nationals; Uganda has closed its border with the DRC and ordered a 21-day quarantine for arrivals from that country.
29 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Gates Foundation has committed over Ksh.1.94 billion ($15 million) in emergency funding to support Ebola response in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, with funds distributed to Africa CDC, WHO AFRO, and WHO Headquarters for coordination, operational support, and procurement of response commodities.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
India and the African Union have postponed the Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit, scheduled for May 28–31 in New Delhi, citing an emerging public health situation following a deadly Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo. The WHO says the risk from the outbreak is high in central Africa but remains low globally.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga met with WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Kluge to discuss strengthening health workforce collaboration between Africa and Europe through retention strategies and ethical mobility frameworks for healthcare workers. The discussions focused on addressing global staff shortages, improving retention, promoting social inclusion, and strengthening protections against violence and burnout.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deaths from an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have risen to 131, with 543 suspected cases and 33 confirmed cases in DRC, plus two confirmed cases in Uganda. The WHO Director-General has declared the rare Bundibugyo strain outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, the first such declaration made before convening an emergency committee.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has rejected blanket quarantines for travellers and truck drivers as part of its Ebola preparedness, instead implementing enhanced risk-based screening and surveillance aligned with WHO guidance. The country has screened over 34,500 travellers at borders and airports, and is deploying an online passenger surveillance system and cross-border coordination with Uganda, DRC, and regional partners.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has launched intensified nationwide Ebola preparedness measures through the Kenya National Public Health Institute following Bundibugyo strain outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, though no cases linked to the current outbreak have been detected in Kenya. The WHO declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, and the Africa CDC classified it as a Grade 3 High Risk event due to cross-border transmission and the absence of licensed vaccines for the Bundibugyo strain.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
The East African Community has called on member states to heighten surveillance to contain an Ebola outbreak confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri Province on May 15, 2026, which borders Uganda and South Sudan. As of May 15, approximately 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths had been reported, with 13 confirmed positive samples and two confirmed cases of Ebola Bundibugyo virus in Uganda.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
The World Health Organization declared an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province a public health emergency of international concern, citing 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain, for which no approved drugs or vaccines exist. The outbreak has spread to Uganda with two confirmed cases, and the WHO warned of potential for significantly larger spread across the region.
17 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya is positioning Nairobi as a global consensus hub ahead of the Africa Forward Summit 2026, with plans to deepen cross-sector partnerships between African countries and international partners in areas including aviation, automotive, energy, and health manufacturing.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →