June 09
Congo-Kinshasa: WHO Reports 515 Ebola Cases, 91 Deaths in DR Congo
According to WHO, the outbreak continues to evolve rapidly, with increasing geographic spread and cross-border transmission between the two countries. Read more »
May 29
Nigeria: Govt Releases Names of 21 States, FCT At High Risk of Ebola Infection - Full List
The NCDC says the classification followed a fresh dynamic risk assessment it conducted in response to rising Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. Read more »
May 26
Africa: WHO Says Conflict, Mistrust Hindering Ebola Response
The latest outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has also spread beyond the DRC, with neighbouring Uganda recording two additional confirmed cases among… Read more »
May 24
Nigeria: NCDC Intensifies Surveillance, Preparedness Against Ebola
He, however, said the agency had maintained heightened surveillance and preparedness activities across the country in response to rising cases in the Democratic Republic of the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Gates Foundation Commits $15 Million to Support Ebola Response in DR Congo, Uganda
According to the statement, $5 million will go to Africa CDC for regional coordination, rapid deployment and cross-border surveillance, while another $5 million will support… Read more »
May 20
Congo-Kinshasa: Unicef Raises Concern Over Impact On Children in DRC, Uganda
The outbreak, which the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), has already recorded 528 suspected cases and 132… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola - WHO Raises Concern Over Response Gaps As DR Congo, Uganda Record 528 Suspected Cases, 132 Deaths
The agency said insecurity, population movement and operational constraints were complicating surveillance and contact tracing efforts, particularly in eastern DRC, where most… Read more »
Nigeria: Ebola - NCDC Says Nigeria Has No Confirmed Case, Warns Against Misinformation
The NCDC also clarified that Ebola and Hantavirus are different diseases with distinct modes of transmission. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Assures No Ebola Case in Nigeria, Boosts National Preparedness
Mr Pate said the government had activated precautionary measures following recent Ebola outbreaks in parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda to strengthen national… Read more »
Nigeria: FAAN Announces Additional Health Screening Measures, Enhanced Ebola Surveillance At Nigerian Airports
The authority says additional health surveillance and screening measures have been activated across international airports following renewed Ebola concerns in parts of Central… Read more »
May 19
Uganda: DRC-Uganda Ebola Emergency Followed IHR Procedures - WHO
He added that the committee would meet on Tuesday to consider temporary recommendations regarding the rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Intensifies Surveillance As Ebola Outbreak Spreads in Central Africa - NCDC
Although Nigeria has recorded no confirmed case of Ebola, NCDC emphasised that it is maintaining heightened vigilance due to increasing regional mobility and the risk of… Read more »
September 07, 2025
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola - WHO Ships Protective Equipment, Isolation Kits to DR Congo
WHO has delivered 12 tonnes of emergency medical supplies to the DR Congo as the country battles its 16th Ebola outbreak. Read more »
September 05, 2025
Nigeria: Ebola - Health Workers Affected As Fresh Outbreak Claims 15 Lives in DR Congo
Nigeria has not reported any case of Ebola in the ongoing outbreak. However, health authorities have previously heightened surveillance in response to regional threats. Read more »
