The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has attributed the rapid spread of Ebola in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to delayed detection, diagnostic challenges, insecurity and community mistrust. Prof. Yap Boum II, Head of Emergency Preparedness and Response at Africa CDC, said the outbreak involved the Bundibugyo virus, which was…
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have welcomed the allocation of 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to support efforts to contain the ongoing Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak. The International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision approved the immediate release…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed growing concern over the rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, with confirmed cases now approaching the 500 mark. According to the WHO’s latest situation update, a total of 471 confirmed cases and 84 deaths have been recorded across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, highlighting…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention , Africa CDC has announced a surge in Ebola Virus Disease cases in the Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The outbreak, concentrated in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones, has already seen approximately 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths. Preliminary laboratory results…
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration on women’s and adolescents’ health innovation, data-driven policymaking, and sustainable investment across Africa. The agreement was signed during the African Union Summit 2026 by Ms. Diene Keita,…
