May 18
Africa: Press Statement By the AU Commission Chairperson On the Ebola Outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expresses deep concern over the Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease outbreaks declared in the Democratic… Read more »
May 16
Africa: Africa CDC Calls for Urgent Regional Coordination Following Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia / Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo / Kampala, Uganda, 15 May 2026 -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is closely… Read more »
May 15
Africa: Africa CDC Calls Urgent Regional Coordination Meeting Following Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in Ituri Province, DR Congo
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is closely monitoring the confirmed Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of the… Read more »
December 02, 2025
Africa: Ebola Outbreak in the DRC Declared Over
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been declared over after 42 days without any new cases and following the recovery of the last confirmed patient. Read more »
November 03, 2025
Central Africa: The Road to Secure Biological Sample Transportation in Central Africa
When COVID-19 hit the Central African Republic in 2020, the state's ability to deliver essential services was limited. Much of the Central African Republic was, and still is,… Read more »
September 04, 2025
Congo-Kinshasa: New Ebola Outbreak Confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo
A sixteenth outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) has been confirmed in Kasai province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), government officials announced today. Read more »
July 22, 2025
Central Africa: New Roadmap to Strengthen Health Security in Central Africa
Africa CDC and strategic health partners operating in Central Africa have drawn up an outline of a joint 2026-2027 roadmap to strengthen health security in the Central African… Read more »
July 21, 2025
Africa: Africa CDC Statement On the Peace Agreement Between the Government of the DRC and the Congo River Alliance/M23
Africa CDC welcomes the signing of the Declaration of Principles on 19 July 2025 between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo River Alliance/M23.… Read more »
