… A total of 88 deaths and 336 suspected cases of the highly contagious haemorrhagic fever have been reported, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC Africa) said in an update on Saturday. …
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- May 2026
Kenya heightens Ebola surveillance after DRC outbreak
… According to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), at least 246 suspected cases have been recorded, with more cases pending confirmation in Bunia, the provincial capital near the Uganda border. …
Kenya on high alert as Ebola outbreak spreads in DR Congo… Kenya is also coordinating closely with the World Health Organization and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to monitor the outbreak and guide response measures. …
Government Heightens Ebola Surveillance After DR Congo Outbreak
… Around 246 cases and 80 deaths have been reported, mainly in thegold-mining towns of Mongwalu and Rwampara, said the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). …
New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo… Around 246 cases and 65 deaths have been reported, mainly in thegold-mining towns of Mongwalu and Rwampara, said the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC Africa). …
New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo… Some 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths have been reported and "four deaths have been reported among laboratory-confirmed cases," the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC Africa) said in a statement on social media. …
Deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo: health agency… In addition, the summit committed to accelerating regional production of vaccines, medicines, diagnostics, and medical technologies through partnerships guided by frameworks supported by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the African Medicines Agency, and the …
Africa Forward Summit 2026 Declaration Prioritizes Agriculture and Health Systems… The WHS Regional Meeting, held April 27 to 29, produced outcomes with direct implications for Kenya's health architecture.A major highlight was the launch of the African Health Leadership and Management Committee (AHLMC) by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (A …
Activists push for health sovereignty ahead of Ruto-Macron summit… The report was released over the weekend in Nairobi, bringing together scientists, experts working in NCDs, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, and officials from the Ministry of Health. …
Floods, conflict disrupt healthcare for chronic disease patients- April 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 27 — Kenya has signed a framework agreement with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to establish the Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre in Nairobi, cementing its role as a strategic hub for regional health security and emergency res …
Kenya to Host Eastern Africa Health Security Hub Under New Africa CDC Deal
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WHO declares international emergency over Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
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An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 80, with 88 deaths and 336 suspected cases reported. The World Health Organization declared it a "public health emergency of international concern" on Sunday, noting there is no vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain responsible.
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WHO declares international emergency over Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 80, with 88 deaths and 336 suspected cases reported. The World Health Organization declared it a "public health emergency of international concern" on Sunday, noting there is no vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain responsible.
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Friday 15 May
Kenya heightens Ebola preparedness as DRC outbreak spreads
Kenya has activated enhanced surveillance and emergency preparedness measures following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has claimed at least 65 lives and infected more than 240 people. The Ministry of Health says no Ebola case has been detected in Kenya so far but authorities are monitoring the situation amid fears of possible cross-border spread within East Africa.
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Kenya heightens Ebola surveillance after DRC outbreak
Kenya's Ministry of Health has heightened surveillance and preparedness following a confirmed Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths were reported as of May 15, with 13 confirmed cases identified through laboratory testing. The Ministry assessed the overall risk to Kenyans as low but noted a moderate risk of importation due to regional travel and trade links.
22 hours ago · Capital News →
Ebola outbreak kills 80 in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Africa's top health agency declared an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's eastern Ituri province, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths reported mainly in gold-mining towns. Uganda confirmed one imported case, a 59-year-old male who died after testing positive.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
Yesterday
Ebola outbreak kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
Africa's health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province, with around 246 cases and 65 deaths reported mainly in gold-mining towns. The virus has been detected in 13 of 20 laboratory samples analysed, and the agency is convening a meeting with neighbouring countries to discuss response efforts.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
Ebola outbreak confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic Congo
African health authorities confirmed a deadly Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province, eastern DR Congo, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths reported, including four laboratory-confirmed deaths. Africa CDC is convening an urgent coordination meeting with DRC, Uganda, South Sudan and global partners to strengthen cross-border surveillance and response efforts.
15 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 12 May
Africa Forward Summit Declaration emphasizes agriculture transformation and health
The Africa Forward Summit 2026 Declaration, adopted in Nairobi, outlines expanded commitments on agricultural transformation, food security, and resilient health systems, with African and French leaders pledging to strengthen agricultural value chains through agro-processing, cold storage, and trade under the AfCFTA, while empowering youth, women, and smallholder farmers through improved finance access and digital tools.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
Tuesday 5 May
Civil society demands health sovereignty input at Ruto-Macron summit
A coalition of civil society and community organisations is calling for a seat at the table at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on May 11 and 12, demanding strengthened health systems, equitable health architecture, and optimised financing for global health security. The groups say health sovereignty requires strategic convergence between domestic resource mobilisation and redesigned international solidarity.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 3 May
Floods and conflict disrupt healthcare for chronic disease patients
Humanitarian crises including flooding, conflict, and drought are disrupting access to life-saving medicines, diagnostics, and follow-up care for patients with chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, according to a report by the African Population and Health Research Center and Elrha. Health experts warn that even short interruptions in care for these patients can become fatal, as conditions can spiral into medical emergencies.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 26 April
Kenya to host Eastern Africa health security hub
Kenya has signed a framework agreement with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to establish the Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre in Nairobi, which will serve 14 member states and strengthen coordination, preparedness and response to public health threats across the region.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
Duale calls for coordinated African response to non-communicable diseases
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has urged intensified multisectoral action to address rising non-communicable diseases, injuries, and mental health conditions across Africa, highlighting Kenya's efforts through the National NCD Intersectoral Coordination Committee and health reforms that have extended coverage to chronic conditions and mental health services for more than 30.6 million Kenyans.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →