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International health agency that has declared the DRC Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and warned of spreading cases and funding gaps.
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… The DRC declared an epidemic of the haemorrhagic fever on May 15, and the World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency over the outbreak. …
EU sends emergency aid to Ebola-hit DR Congo regionCitizen Digital
… the people in the Congo who do not have access to such care." The governments of the DRC and neighbouring Uganda, where cases have also been identified, have reported a total of 471 people infected and 84 deaths, according to an overview Friday from the World Health Organization …
German hospital discharges US man cured of Ebola infectionCapital News
… He cited Article 2 of the regulations, which seeks to “prevent, prepare for, protect against, control and provide a public health response to the international spread of disease.” The Health CS further relied on provisions empowering the World Health Organization (WHO) to coordin …
CS Duale Defends Kenya’s Ebola Preparedness Measures in Court Battle With Katiba InstituteCitizen Digital
… REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere Audio By Vocalize The World Health Organization (WHO) chief announced a $518 million (Ksh.67 billion) six-month joint plan to fight Ebola on Friday, calling for money and political commitment to halt the spread of an outbreak that is already the fou …
WHO launches Ksh.67 billion plan to curb Africa Ebola outbreakCitizen Digital
… The ministry said enhanced risk-based screening, traveller assessment, monitoring and rapid response measures are being implemented in line with International Health Regulations (IHR) and guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO). …
Over 80K travellers screened, 56 samples test negative as Gov't steps up Ebola preparednessThe Standard
… In its daily update on the situation, the World Health Organization tallied 452 confirmed cases, including 82 deaths, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the outbreak was declared three weeks ago.In neighbouring Uganda, meanwhile, it counted 19 confirmed cases, including t …
Nearly 500 confirmed cases in Africa Ebola outbreak: WHOCitizen Digital
… In the affidavit, Duale urges the court to uphold the State’s preparedness strategy, stating that Kenya’s response to the Ebola outbreak in neighbouring countries is firmly grounded in international law, World Health Organization (WHO) guidance, and regional cooperation obligatio …
CS Duale defends Ebola quarantine plan in court, cites WHO and international lawCitizen Digital
… So far, it is confirmed to have infected 359 people, including 61 who died, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). …
DR Congo's traditional healers on Ebola front lineThe Standard
… The Ebola outbreak, which was declared on May 15, is the central African country's 17th.So far, it is confirmed to have infected 359 people, including 61 who died, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). …
DR Congo's traditional healers on Ebola front lineThe Standard
… nstitutions, and international partners.”He further said that the Ministry was implementing enhanced risk-based screening, traveller assessment, monitoring, and rapid response measures which are in line with the International Health Regulations (IHR) and World Health Organization …
Ebola: 56 samples test negativeThe Red Cross said the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has not yet reached its peak and could take a year to halt, with 808 confirmed cases and 192 deaths reported as of mid-June.
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The Red Cross said the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has not yet reached its peak and could take a year to halt, with 808 confirmed cases and 192 deaths reported as of mid-June.
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Kenya's government has expressed displeasure with Israel's decision to impose travel restrictions on Kenyan citizens following an Ebola outbreak in the region. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei argued that Kenya had not reported any Ebola cases and noted the country's support for regional surveillance and response efforts, with over 80,000 tests conducted.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Manhattan concert program created specifically for people living with dementia and their caregivers features classical performances; attendees and their families report that music therapy has been valuable in rehabilitation and symptom management.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Serum Institute of India is leading development of a vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in response to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo first reported in May 2026, which the WHO has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The vaccine, developed with the University of Oxford and CEPI, uses the same viral vector technology as the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and trial doses are expected in the coming months.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
Uganda has criticised air travel restrictions imposed by countries including the United States over an Ebola outbreak spilling over from the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, calling them "unfair." Uganda has recorded only two deaths out of 19 confirmed cases since mid-May, when the DRC declared an epidemic caused by the Bundibugyo virus, with more than 676 cases and 136 deaths confirmed in the DRC.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A proposed Ebola quarantine and preparedness facility in Laikipia County has sparked debate over governance, constitutional rights, and devolution, with critics questioning why disease preparedness is being prioritized when public hospitals face shortages of medicines, staffing gaps, and uneven service delivery.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's squad arrived in Houston for the FIFA World Cup 2026, despite an Ebola epidemic in eastern DRC that has killed 136 and infected 676 confirmed cases of the Bundibugyo strain. Members of the Congolese diaspora are supporting the team, with the US having imposed a 21-day isolation period on players in Belgium before allowing entry.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Health Organization warned Friday that an Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading into new areas and is larger than initially detected, with 676 confirmed cases and 136 deaths since May 15, and isolation bed capacity far below what is needed.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda has criticized air travel restrictions imposed by countries including the United States, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates over an Ebola outbreak that has spilled from the Democratic Republic of Congo, calling the blanket restrictions unfair despite Uganda reporting only two deaths among 19 confirmed cases.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
The World Health Organization warned Friday that the Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading into new areas, with 676 confirmed cases and 136 deaths since the outbreak was declared on May 15. Isolation bed capacity is far below anticipated need, and cases are now occurring through local community spread in addition to travel from hotspots.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Misinformation is hampering containment efforts in a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with distrust spreading as false claims deny the disease exists, accuse authorities of inventing it for financial gain, or blame witchcraft. ActionAid estimates that nearly one in three people in Ituri province does not believe Ebola is real.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Colombia's Senate approved a law Wednesday banning female genital mutilation, a practice that persists in some Indigenous communities. If signed by President Gustavo Petro, Colombia will become the first country in Latin America to pass such legislation.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three laboratories in the Democratic Republic of Congo have run out of supplies needed to test for Ebola, according to the WHO. The labs in Bukavu, Lwiro, and Goma are awaiting reagents to resume work on backlogged samples as the outbreak of the Bundibugyo species continues to grow.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Africa CDC has raised concern over gaps in contact tracing and funding in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, warning that the crisis could worsen without urgent action. As of September 24, 2023, more than 635 confirmed cases and 127 deaths have been reported in the DRC, with the CDC noting that only around 6,022 contacts are being tracked when approximately 24,000 should be monitored based on confirmed case numbers.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Misinformation and distrust are hampering containment efforts during a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has killed 115 people. False claims range from denying the disease exists to blaming witchcraft or accusing authorities of inventing it for financial gain, delaying treatment and contact tracing.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
The World Health Organization and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention have warned that a growing funding gap could undermine Ebola response efforts in Central and East Africa as the outbreak continues to spread across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
The World Health Organization and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention have warned that a growing funding gap could undermine Ebola response efforts in Central and East Africa, as the outbreak continues to spread across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
10 June 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 →
The World Health Organization has donated Ksh 43 million in equipment to Kenya's Ministry of Health, comprising 108 electric obstetric theatre beds for 45 health facilities across 11 priority counties and cancer screening and treatment equipment for eight facilities in Bungoma and Nyandarua counties, to strengthen maternal, newborn and women's health services.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Several Kenyans were arrested on Tuesday during protests against an Ebola quarantine centre being built at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki for Americans arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Police fired tear gas to disperse crowds; the centre, set to have 50 isolation beds, had sparked protests earlier in June.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Several Kenyans were arrested on Tuesday while protesting an Ebola quarantine centre being built at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki for US citizens arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kenya has never recorded an Ebola case, and protesters oppose bringing potential carriers of the disease into the country, though the government says it will proceed with the facility.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
DR Congo will play their final World Cup warm-up against Chile in France on Tuesday, after a Spanish town refused to host the match due to concerns over an Ebola outbreak in the region.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kapkuikui Dispensary in Baringo South has opened a maternity unit for the first time in 13 years, ending the need for mothers to travel long distances to Marigat or Kabarnet for childbirth services. The opening was marked during International Midwives Week, celebrating improved access to skilled medical care in the area.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
The European Union has airlifted 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid including medicine, tents and protective gear to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where an Ebola outbreak declared in May has caused 452 cases and 82 deaths across DRC and Uganda.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has fewer than 10 doctors trained to treat older persons for a population of 3.6 million elderly people, leaving millions without access to specialised geriatric care, according to ageing advocates.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
A US surgeon who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo was discharged from a Berlin hospital after 17 days of treatment, with his five family members who had been quarantined also cleared to leave in good health.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended the Government's Ebola preparedness and quarantine measures in court, arguing Kenya's response framework is legally grounded, scientifically informed, and necessary to protect public health amid a regional outbreak. The defence responds to constitutional petitions by Katiba Institute and Law Society of Kenya challenging the legality and constitutional basis of the Government's Ebola preparedness strategy, which was triggered by Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
The World Health Organization announced a six-month joint plan worth $518 million (Ksh.67 billion) to combat a Bundibugyo virus-strain Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, described as the fourth largest on record. The strategy includes support for containment in the two affected countries and preparation measures in neighbouring nations such as enhanced border screening.
6 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 World Health Organization counted 452 confirmed cases including 82 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo and 19 confirmed cases including two deaths in Uganda, marking an increase of 100 cases and 20 deaths from the previous day. The CDC warned that without strong public health interventions, the outbreak could rival the scale of the 2014 West Africa epidemic.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →