10-23
2026
Ebola outbreak rebounds in DR Congo as cross-border spread heightens concerns: WHO
Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have rebounded after a brief decline, while the virus's spread to other African countries is complicating efforts to contain an outbreak that has already claimed more than 4,600 lives, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned in its latest situation report Wednesday.
10-23
2026
Africa CDC urges greater global solidarity to contain Ebola as Nigeria confirms 1st case
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called for greater global solidarity and international support to contain the rapidly expanding Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak.
10-21
2026
Nigeria confirms imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease
Nigeria has confirmed one imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), becoming the fifth country to detect the virus since an outbreak of the disease was declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on 15 May 2026.
10-21
2026
Kenya's Ebola cases rise to nine, all in one cluster
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Kenya has risen to nine, including one death, the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday, adding that all the cases belong to a single cluster with no evidence of transmission beyond it.
10-20
2026
Ethiopia intensifies coordinated measures to prevent potential Ebola outbreak
The Ethiopian Ministry of Health said it is intensifying coordinated measures to prevent a potential Ebola virus disease outbreak in the country amid reported cases in neighboring Kenya.
10-19
2026
Africa CDC pledges support to Kenya as confirmed Ebola cases reach 7
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has reaffirmed its continued support to Kenya following the confirmation of four additional Ebola cases, bringing the country's total caseload to seven.
10-19
2026
South Africa, China advance health cooperation amid regional Ebola outbreakBy Karabo Mohamme
South Africa and China are exploring ways to translate their bilateral health cooperation agreement into practical collaboration, with medical research, infectious disease control, healthcare capacity building and specialized treatment among the priority areas discussed during a meeting between South African Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi and Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng in Pretoria on Monday.
10-16
2026
Kenya confirms second Ebola case
Kenya confirmed a second case of the Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which is linked to the first case, with no evidence of wider community transmission, the Ministry of Health said Wednesday.
10-15
2026
WHO, Africa CDC urge coordinated action against misinformation undermining Ebola response
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Wednesday called for coordinated action to counter misinformation and bolster regional response efforts against Ebola virus disease across Africa.
10-15
2026
DR Congo's Ebola cases top 9,000 as vaccine trial nears launch
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has recorded more than 9,000 confirmed cases of Ebola since the outbreak was declared on May 15, with the death toll rising to 4,381, according to the latest situation report released Tuesday.