Also known as: Africa CDC Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre
Africa CDC — continental public health agency responding to Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda, urging removal of travel restrictions.
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Capital 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 SummitA WHO incident manager said it is still possible to bring the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo under control within three months if necessary resources are provided, though the outbreak has worsened and expanded to a sixth province, killing at least 2,325 people so far.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A WHO incident manager said it is still possible to bring the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo under control within three months if necessary resources are provided, though the outbreak has worsened and expanded to a sixth province, killing at least 2,325 people so far.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has crossed 5,000 confirmed cases and over 2,320 deaths across six provinces, becoming the country's deadliest Ebola outbreak since it was declared in May after the Bundibugyo species was detected in Ituri.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
By August 2, the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak had infected 743 children aged zero to 17 years and claimed the lives of 330 of them. Children make up nearly a quarter of confirmed infections but account for almost one-third of Ebola deaths, and fear of the virus is also keeping families away from hospitals, exposing children to preventable illnesses.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has reached 3,748 confirmed cases with 1,657 deaths and a 44 per cent case fatality rate on its 78th day, now the second-largest Ebola outbreak in history. Health authorities report that transmission continues to outpace response efforts despite improvements in contact tracing.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and 10 regional countries will sign a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cross-border disease surveillance, data sharing, and coordinated responses to disease outbreaks. The agreement aims to facilitate real-time surveillance, harmonise health measures at border points, and improve joint resource mobilisation during health emergencies.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Africa's top public health agency does not support travel bans in response to the continent's worsening Ebola outbreak and is urging the United States to lift restrictions imposed on Uganda, DRC, and South Sudan. The agency argues that travel bans hinder medical supplies and personnel and disrupt trade.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Department of Homeland Security have maintained stringent travel measures, including a Do Not Board list, for people departing the Democratic Republic of the Congo to prevent Bundibugyo Ebola importation during the country's largest recorded outbreak. An American physician infected with the virus while working in the DRC is receiving treatment in Germany.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The World Health Organisation confirmed that a second American humanitarian worker infected with Ebola's Bundibugyo strain has been transferred to Germany for treatment, ending speculation that Kenya's Nanyuki facility would receive the patient.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
An international trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has begun enrolling patients to evaluate whether a monoclonal antibody called MBP134 and the antiviral drug remdesivir can improve survival for Bundibugyo virus disease, a rare strain of Ebola for which no approved treatment currently exists.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says the government is alert and ready to handle any reported Ebola case, with adequate resources allocated for surveillance at entry points, isolation centres, equipment, and personnel training. He warned against politicization of preventive measures.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has intensified surveillance and emergency preparedness in response to Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirming no confirmed cases in Kenya as of June 5, 2026. The government has screened over 80,000 travellers, activated the National Incident Management System, and enhanced surveillance at all points of entry.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Health says 56 samples from people with travel history to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda have tested negative for Ebola, and Kenya has screened more than 80,000 travellers with no confirmed cases as of June 5, 2026. The government has intensified preparedness measures including surveillance at points of entry and laboratory testing capacity.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
The main airport in Ituri province, which had been closed for 10 days due to an Ebola outbreak, reopened on Tuesday. The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling an epidemic suspected to have killed at least 246 people in the country and neighbouring Uganda.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The main airport in Ituri province reopened on Tuesday after a 10-day closure during an Ebola outbreak that has killed at least 246 people in DR Congo and Uganda. Authorities said health measures were now in place to allow gradual resumption of commercial flights.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
The World Health Organization has identified two candidate vaccines—rVSV Bundibugyo and ChAdOx1 Bundibugyo—and several treatment options for clinical trial evaluation as the Bundibugyo virus outbreak spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The rVSV vaccine could be ready for efficacy testing in seven to nine months, while the ChAdOx1 vaccine could be ready within two to three months.
30 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 →