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Uganda declared Ebola-free after containing latest outbreak

Uganda has officially been declared free of Ebola after health authorities confirmed the end of the country’s latest outbreak, marking a major achievement in efforts to contain the deadly viral disease. The outbreak, which was identified in mid-May 2026, resulted in 20 confirmed infections and......

Ebola cases surge sharply in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a significant increase in Ebola cases, with nearly 1,000 new infections reported over a 10-day period, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 3,075, including 1,354 deaths. Health authorities announced the latest figures on Sunday, reporting......

Democratic Republic of the Congo faces escalating crisis as Ebola death toll surpasses one thousand

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is confronting an escalating public health crisis after the death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak climbed to 1,033 fatalities, according to the latest official situation report released by health authorities. The data indicates that total confirmed infections......

UN raises alarm over Ebola spread in displacement camps in eastern DRC

The United Nations has expressed growing concern over the spread of Ebola in displacement camps in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where crowded living conditions and limited access to essential services are complicating efforts to contain the outbreak. The UN Office for the Coordination......

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo remains highly active as death toll reaches 625

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains at a critical stage, with health authorities reporting 625 deaths among 1,792 confirmed cases across three affected provinces. The country’s health minister, Roger Kamba, warned that transmission remains “very active” as......

UN condemns attacks on healthcare workers as Ebola outbreak worsens in DR Congo

The United Nations has voiced deep concern over a surge in attacks targeting healthcare workers and humanitarian personnel responding to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), warning that the violence is undermining efforts to contain one of the world's deadliest......

Ebola Outbreak in Congo remains in expansion phase, WHO warns

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains in an active expansion phase, with health authorities warning that transmission has not yet stabilized and continues to be driven by population movements. The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that the situation remains......

WHO launches clinical trials for Ebola treatments amid outbreak in DR Congo

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched clinical trials evaluating two experimental antiviral treatments for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), marking a significant step in efforts to combat an outbreak caused by the highly virulent Bundibugyo strain. Patient enrollment......

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo reaches 304 deaths as cases surpass 1,100, health authorities report

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached 304 deaths and 1,115 confirmed cases, according to the latest figures released by national health authorities, as the country struggles to contain its 17th recorded epidemic. The outbreak, first declared on 15 May, remains......