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DR Congo Politician Killed After Ebola Awareness Campaign in Butembo

A senior member of the ruling Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) has died after being violently attacked shortly after taking part in a radio program about Ebola prevention…

Africa News Now September 29, 2026

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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 8,000 Cases as Death Toll Nears 4,000

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 8,000 confirmed cases, with the death toll approaching 4,000, according to the latest government figures reported by Reuters. The country’s public…

Africa News Now September 28, 2026

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Nigerian Group Calls for Greater Support for Children Battling Cancer

The Okapi Cancer Foundation has called for stronger support for childhood cancer awareness, early diagnosis and treatment as it marked its 10th anniversary with a cancer awareness walk in Abuja.…

Africa News Now September 28, 2026

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Five Ebola Survivors Discharged as DRC Outbreak Surpasses 6,000 Cases

Five people who recovered from Ebola have been discharged from treatment in Béni, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, offering a rare moment of hope as the country battles its fastest-growing…

Africa News Now September 1, 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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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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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Rises to 600 as Virus Spreads Beyond Epicentre

The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has risen to 600, health officials announced Thursday, as authorities and international partners warn that the…

Africa News Now July 9, 2026

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DR Congo Opens Second Ebola Treatment Centre as Recovery Offers Hope

Democratic Republic of the Congo has opened a second specialized Ebola treatment center in North Kivu Province as authorities intensify efforts to contain a deadly outbreak that has affected several…

Africa News Now July 6, 2026

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Autism Stigma Leaves Families Struggling for Support in Guinea

In the Guinean town of Fria, 15-year-old Kazaliou Baldé's journey reflects the challenges many families face in caring for children with autism in a country where awareness remains low and…

Africa News Now July 6, 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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Nigeria Sees Surge in Demand for New HIV Prevention Injection Ahead of Rollout

Interest is growing rapidly across Nigeria in a new long-acting HIV prevention injection, even before its full nationwide rollout, according to health workers and community groups. The drug, Lenacapavir, is…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026