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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Action as Ebola Outbreak Devastates DR Congo

Pope Leo XIV has called for a stronger international response to the worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, urging governments and aid organizations to work closely with…

Africa News Now August 24, 2026

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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spreads to Sixth Province as Death Toll Passes 2,100

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a sixth province, raising fresh concerns about the ability of health authorities to contain the rapidly expanding epidemic.…

Africa News Now August 14, 2026

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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 2,000 Deaths as Spread Accelerates

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has killed more than 2,000 people, making it the country’s second-deadliest Ebola outbreak and one of the fastest-growing recorded. Health…

Africa News Now August 11, 2026

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DR Congo Releases River Boat After Ebola Fears Prove Unfounded

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have released a river boat that was detained last week after fears that passengers could be carrying Ebola. Health Minister Samuel-Roger Kamba said…

Africa News Now August 10, 2026

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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda Surpasses 1,000 Deaths as WHO Warns of Rapid Spread

The death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda has surpassed 1,000, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), as health authorities…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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Africa CDC Urges U.S. to Lift Uganda Travel Restrictions After Ebola Progress

Africa's leading public health agency has called on the United States to lift travel restrictions on Uganda, saying the country has made significant progress in controlling its recent Ebola outbreak.…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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Uganda Begins Countdown to Ebola-Free Status After Last Patient Recovers

Uganda has started a 42-day countdown toward being declared free of Ebola after discharging its final known patient, health authorities announced Thursday. The countdown follows World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines,…

Africa News Now July 16, 2026

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Rwanda Tightens Congo Border Controls as Deadly Ebola Outbreak Spreads

Authorities in Rwanda have intensified health screenings and tightened border controls with Democratic Republic of the Congo following a worsening Ebola outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain of the…

Africa News Now May 20, 2026

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Uganda Tightens Border Screening as Ebola Outbreak Spreads in Region

Uganda has intensified border health checks and emergency preparedness measures following the deadly Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo strain spreading across neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Health workers in…

Africa News Now May 19, 2026

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WHO Declares International Health Emergency as Ebola Outbreak Spreads in DR Congo

A rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 80 people and reached the eastern city of Goma, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO)…

Africa News Now May 18, 2026

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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