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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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Lesotho’s Male Midwives Challenge Tradition as Maternal Deaths Remain High

In Lesotho, male midwives are becoming an increasingly familiar presence in maternity wards, helping provide essential care in rural communities where shortages of health workers remain a major challenge. At…

Africa News Now August 30, 2026

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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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Health Workers Strike in DR Congo’s Ebola Epicentre Over Unpaid Salaries

Health workers in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, have gone on strike over unpaid salaries, disrupting medical services in one of the areas hardest hit by the country's ongoing…

Africa News Now July 15, 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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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