Tag: Ebola
UN intensifying efforts to counter fast-spreading Ebola in eastern DR Congo – Official
WHO on Friday raised the national risk assessment for DRC to “very high”, although the global risk remains “low”.
UN agencies intensify Ebola fight in eastern DR Congo
UN agencies are working alongside Congolese health officials and humanitarian organisations to improve case detection, isolate suspected patients and educate…
2026 World Cup: Fears over disruption as FIFA, health officials track Ebola situation ahead of June start date
World football governing body FIFA says it is closely monitoring the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo ahead…
131 Dead, hundreds infected in escalating Ebola outbreak
At least 131 people have died in the worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, as health…
US moves to stop Ebola from reaching American shores
The United States Government has activated an emergency interagency response system following the outbreak of Ebola in parts of Central…
FG moves to prevent Ebola entry as outbreak hits Congo, Uganda
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), says it is closely watching…
Nigeria on high alert as NCDC addresses growing concern over fresh Ebola outbreak
In a statement shared across its official social media channels, the NCDC emphasized that national health authorities are intensifying preparedness…
Fresh Ebola outbreak kills 65
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reported 246 suspected cases, including four deaths among laboratory-confirmed patients.…
Ebola Alert: Suspected cases raise alarm
Nigeria is on high alert after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirmed that two suspected viral…
Fresh Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling yet another Ebola outbreak, its 16th on record, and 15 people are already…
Uganda confirms 9 more ebola cases
Ebola generally kills about half of the people it infects. Its symptoms include intense weakness, muscle pain, headaches and a…
4th health worker dies of Ebola in Uganda
Nabisubi died at a health facility in Fort Portal City in the Kabarole district. His death comes after a doctor…
WHO makes new recommendations for Ebola treatments
WHO said the largest trial was carried out in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, demonstrating that the highest level…
5 reported Ebola cases die in DR Congo
The WHO noted that all five patients have died and 234 contacts have been identified and are under surveillance, while…
WHO confirms 3rd Ebola case in northwest Congo
Health workers started Ebola vaccinations last week in Mbandaka, the capital of Congo’s Equateur province.