08-13
2026
Ebola takes severe toll on women, children in eastern DRC: UN
Women and children continue to bear a disproportionate share of the Ebola outbreak in the eastern province of Ituri in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN humanitarians said Friday.
08-12
2026
Africa CDC calls for village-level response to contain Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Effective implementation of the newly agreed immediate priority action plan between the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its partners will help contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said.
08-11
2026
WHO, Africa CDC commend Uganda for containing latest Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have commended Uganda's leadership and health workers for successfully containing the country's latest Ebola outbreak.
08-10
2026
DR Congo Ebola cases surpass 4,000 as authorities broaden response
Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reached 4,053, including 1,850 deaths, as health authorities investigate whether changes in the virus may be contributing to the unprecedented outbreak and accelerate trials for potential vaccines and treatments.
08-07
2026
Chad reports 8 cholera deaths in capital city
YAOUNDE, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- At least eight people have died in a cholera outbreak in N'Djamena, Chad's capital, officials confirmed on Wednesday.
07-29
2026
Madagascar mpox cases top 3,000 since outbreak in December 2025
The number of confirmed mpox cases in Madagascar has reached 3,022 since the outbreak began in December 2025, according to the latest report released on Thursday by the Malagasy Ministry of Public Health.
07-28
2026
DR Congo's confirmed Ebola cases top 3,200 as outbreak remains in sustained transmission
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 3,200, with the death toll rising to 1,405, according to the latest situation report released by the country's health authorities late Sunday.
07-28
2026
DR Congo Ebola cases top 3,000
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed 3,000, according to official figures released on Saturday.
07-22
2026
DR Congo Ebola cases top 2,400 amid continued transmission
Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have risen to 2,423, including 967 deaths, health authorities said in an update.
07-22
2026
Zambia declares end to cholera outbreak
Zambia on Thursday declared the end of its cholera outbreak after four consecutive weeks without a confirmed case.