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DR Congo’s Kasai Ebola Outbreak Slows as Vaccination Efforts Expand

Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) say the Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province is beginning to show signs of decline, though risks of further spread remain. The…

Africa News Now October 2, 2025

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Senegal Confirms Second Mpox Case as Africa Sees Decline in Outbreaks

Senegal has confirmed its second case of Mpox, just weeks after celebrating the recovery of its first patient and declaring the country free of active infections.The new case involves a…

Africa News Now September 24, 2025

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WHO Launches Emergency Ebola Vaccination Drive in DRC’s Kasai Province

The World Health Organization has started an emergency vaccination campaign in Kasai Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, after the country confirmed its first Ebola outbreak in three years. Health…

Africa News Now September 15, 2025

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Uganda Declares End to Ebola Outbreak After 42 Days Without New Cases

Uganda has officially declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak after completing 42 days without any new infections, the country’s Health Ministry announced, with confirmation from the World Health…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025