KINSHASA — The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a major public-health crisis as its latest Ebola outbreak has surpassed 6,000 confirmed cases, with nearly 3,000 deaths reported. According to figures from Congolese authorities cited by Reuters, 6,041 cases had been confirmed, including 2,911 deaths and 1,366 recoveries. Hundreds of patients remain in isolation or […]
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Kinshasa, DR Congo: Health authorities and international partners are stepping up efforts to control a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak is being caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a strain of Ebola that has created serious challenges for health authorities. The World Health Organization says the outbreak has now […]
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Abuja, Nigeria: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish six medical simulation centres across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. The centres are expected to provide modern facilities for practical medical training and help improve the quality of healthcare education. The government also wants to increase annual admission into Nigerian medical schools to about 20,000 students […]
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun vaccinating frontline health workers as authorities intensify efforts to contain a serious Ebola outbreak in the eastern part of the country. The vaccination campaign began in Kisangani, with health workers and others directly involved in the response receiving priority. The campaign is being rolled out in affected areas […]
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Ghana’s childhood immunisation programme is facing new financial pressure following cuts to US-supported health programmes. The country is estimated to be facing a $78.2 million shortfall in health funding, with concerns that the funding gap could affect vaccination outreach, transportation and other essential health services. Ghana has made significant progress in childhood vaccination and was […]
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Uganda has received an experimental Ebola antibody treatment from the United States as health authorities continue strengthening preparedness against the disease. The treatment, known as MBP134, was handed over to Uganda’s Ministry of Health as part of efforts to improve the country’s capacity to respond to Ebola threats. Important update: Uganda’s 2026 Ebola outbreak was […]
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to worsen, with health authorities facing serious challenges in containing transmission. The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, a relatively rare strain for which there is currently no specifically approved vaccine or treatment. According to the World Health Organization, the outbreak is occurring in […]
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Health ministers from 47 African countries have gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for talks focused on improving healthcare across the continent. The three-day meeting is being held under the World Health Organisation’s Regional Committee for Africa. Among the major issues on the table are healthcare financing, disease outbreaks, health-worker shortages, emergency response and the use […]
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Kenya’s healthcare system remains under pressure as nurses and midwives continue industrial action over unresolved employment and remuneration issues. The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives has demanded progress on collective bargaining agreements and the absorption of Universal Health Coverage workers. The dispute has already resulted in demonstrations in Nairobi, with health workers calling […]
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KINSHASA — The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached another worrying stage, with more than 5,500 cases now reported. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, was declared in May in the northeastern Ituri Province. The World Health Organisation has classified the outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, […]
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