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Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention

Africa's top health agency coordinating regional response to the May 2026 Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo across East African borders.

2026-04-272026-05-17
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  1. April 2026

Today

  1. 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.

    4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Friday 15 May

  1. 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.

    13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. 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.

    23 hours ago · Capital News →

  3. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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 →

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