Thursday, June 18, 2026

Ebola

June 9, 2026

Ebola: Death toll hits 101 in Congo as armed conflicts hinder response efforts

Authorities have also reported attacks on burial teams and treatment centres involved in the response.

June 8, 2026

Uganda deploys health workers to DR Congo to support Ebola response

She said Uganda is also setting up 50-bed treatment units this week to support Ebola response efforts in eastern DRC, the epicentre of the current outbreak.

June 4, 2026

U.S. govt warns Nigerians, others against bringing bushmeat into America

The CDC said bushmeat carry and spread diseases to human beings.

BUSHMEAT and LIon
June 3, 2026

Suspected Ebola cases dropped sharply in DR Congo, says WHO 

Mr Lindmeier, “After laboratory tests, many of those cases were ruled out, with some found to be malaria, meningitis or other unrelated illnesses.”

Health workers
May 30, 2026

WHO urges community action against Ebola

He advised anyone experiencing symptoms to seek early medical attention, saying that timely treatment could significantly improve outcomes.

World Health Organization
May 29, 2026

Lagos, Abuja, Rivers, Kano, Cross River, Enugu high-risk areas for Ebola virus outbreak: NCDC

Nigeria has activated its national Emergency Operations Centre, currently operating in alert mode while coordinating preparedness activities, according to NCDC.

May 29, 2026

WHO prioritises clinical trials for Bundibugyo Ebola treatments, vaccines

Health experts have advised that all candidate treatments and vaccines for Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus should be used exclusively within clinical trials.

DRC health workers in hazmat
May 28, 2026

NOA intensifies Ebola virus awareness campaign in Kaduna

He called on citizens to adopt preventive measures such as regular handwashing.

National Orientation Agency (NOA)
May 27, 2026

DR Congo, Ugandan, South Sudanese residents banned from entering Canada, visa suspended

The 90-day measure would take effect on Wednesday (today), the government said in a statement on Tuesday by immigration minister Lena Metlege Diab.

Person in hazmat checking temp in DRC