June 05
Angola: Cabinda Reports Seven New Cases of Monkeypox
ANGOP
Health authorities in Cabinda province confirmed on Thursday the records of seven new cases of monkeypox. Read more »
June 04
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 4, 2026
allAfrica
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Congo-Kinshasa: Three New Ebola Vaccines Are Being Developed. An Infectious Disease Expert Explains [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
When it comes to Ebola outbreaks, it's not often we have two pieces of good news in one week. Read more »
Africa: Unsafe Food Causes 866 Million Illnesses and 1.5 Million Deaths Annually, Young Children At Highest Risk [press release]
WHO
Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released today by the… Read more »
South Africa: Ebola Is a Pandemic That Should Concern All On the Continent - President Ramaphosa
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to supporting continental efforts to strengthen preparedness and response to Ebola, underscoring the importance… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Two Scientists On Their Race to Make a New Ebola Vaccine [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
As health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continue to battle an ongoing Ebola outbreak, scientists around the world are racing to develop a vaccine against the… Read more »
Kenya: No, Photo Does Not Show Ebola Patients Arriving in Kenya From U.S.
Africa Check
No, photo does not show Ebola patients arriving in Kenya from US Read more »
Liberia: NPHIL Defends U.S.$4.2 Million Ebola Plan
New Dawn
- The Interim Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), Dr. Sia Wata Camanor, is defending the government's proposed $4.2 million Ebola… Read more »
Liberia: Health Workers to Receive Ebola Vaccine
New Dawn
The Interim Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), Dr. Sia Wata Camanor, has announced plans to vaccinate frontline health workers, laboratory… Read more »
East Africa: EAC States Harmonise Ebola Border Screening As DR Congo Outbreak Raises Regional Alarm
Nile Post
East African Community (EAC) member states have agreed to harmonise Ebola surveillance and screening measures at airports, ports and land border crossings in a bid to curb the… Read more »
Uganda: PSFU Warns Misleading Ebola Reports Could Hurt Trade, Tourism and Investment
Nile Post
The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) has raised concerns over what it describes as misleading reporting on Uganda's Ebola situation, warning that inaccurate information… Read more »
Uganda: India Delivers Fresh Medical Aid to Boost Uganda's Ebola Response
Nile Post
India has delivered a second tranche of medical assistance to support Uganda's Ebola response efforts, reinforcing international support for the country's campaign to contain the… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Precision Medicine Future Depends On Stronger Research and Clinical Trial Systems [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Precision medicine will not deliver equity for Africa if Africa remains underrepresented in the evidence that shapes it. The endorsement of a new resolution on Precision Medicine… Read more »
Rwanda: From Fistula to Recovery - One Woman's Journey After a C-Section
New Times
When Julienne Nyirandinabo delivered her third child by C-section in 2018, she never imagined the operation would lead to a life-altering medical condition. Read more »
East Africa: EAC Ministers Agree to Harmonise Response to Ebola Outbreak
New Times
East African Community (EAC) health ministers have announced coordinated measures to curb the ongoing Ebola virus outbreak, including harmonised screening at borders and the… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Enhances Preventive Measures and Public Education Against Ebola Outbreak
Daily News
THE Tanzanian government has stepped up preventive measures and public education on Ebola, urging citizens to remain alert and report any suspected cases early to prevent potential… Read more »
Uganda: Doctors Warn Scrapping Medical Interns' Allowances Could Cripple Uganda's Health System
Nile Post
The National Senior House Officers (SHO) Secretariat has warned that plans to scrap allowances for medical interns could undermine healthcare delivery, weaken clinical training and… Read more »
Angola: Angola Strengthens Preparedness to Prevent and Combat Monkeypox
ANGOP
Angola has strengthened its capacity to prevent and respond to monkeypox through the implementation of proactive measures that included the development of an emergency plan, the… Read more »
Angola: Minister of Health Points to Humanization As Key to Saving Lives
ANGOP
Health minister Sílvia Lutucuta stated on Wednesday (3), in Luanda, that the humanization of care, multidisciplinarity, and the perseverance of professionals are determining… Read more »
South Africa: Sixteen Cavities, No Dentist - Children Live With Painful Tooth Decay As Oral Health Education Falls Short
Health-e
Samkelisiwe Khumalo first noticed cavities in her daughter Unathi's teeth when she was four. Two years later, Unathi has sixteen cavities-six in her bottom teeth and ten in her… Read more »
Morocco/Rwanda: Morocco Cancels Several Friendly Games Over Ebola Concerns
New Times
Moroccan authorities have cancelled friendly matches that were due in Marrackech, involving several national teams. Read more »
Africa: African Union Commission and UNHCR Kicks Off 9th Livingstone Syllabus Training to Advance Humanitarian Governance Across Africa
African Union
The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS), on 3 June 2026, convened the 9th African Union Humanitarian… Read more »
Kenya: Additional Consular Information for Americans Regarding the Ebola Outbreak [press release]
U.S. Embassy Nairobi
The U.S. government has established a process for U.S. citizens who request assistance due to possible Ebola exposure or for transportation from the DRC, South Sudan, or Uganda… Read more »
South Africa: Trade Minister Tests Positive for Covid-19
SAnews.gov.za
Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Minister, Parks Tau, has tested positive for COVID-19. Read more »
Kenya: JKIA Screening Chaos Exposes Ebola Risk Gaps in Kenya
Capital FM
Concerns are growing over Kenya's disease surveillance systems after chaotic scenes at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) exposed major gaps in passenger screening… Read more »
