Africa Health Report

Red Cross Condemns Attacks on Ebola Response Workers Red Cross volunteers respond to Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid security challenges.

Mirian Gom August 24, 2026

KINSHASA, DR Congo – The Ebola response attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo have intensified concerns...

DR Congo Ebola Cases Top 5,200 After 100 Days Health workers respond to Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Oluwatobi Adu August 24, 2026

DR CONGO – The DR Congo Ebola outbreak has surpassed 5,200 confirmed cases just 100 days after...

Pope Leo XIV Urges Global Action on DR Congo Ebola Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims during the Angelus prayer at St Peter's Square.

Hope Ajayi August 23, 2026

DR CONGO – Pope Leo XIV has called on the international community to intensify efforts to contain...

DR Congo Receives Ebola Vaccine Shipment DR Congo Ebola Outbreak: WHO Delivers Ervebo Vaccine

Mirian Gom August 22, 2026

DR CONGO – The DR Congo Ebola outbreak receives a major boost after more than 16,000 doses...

Mirian Gom August 16, 2026

✍️ Editor’s Note This week’s selection highlights a defining challenge for Africa’s health sector: building resilient systems...

DRC Ebola Outbreak Kills More Than 2,000 People Health officials conducting Ebola awareness campaigns in Lagos communities.

Mirian Gom August 11, 2026

CONGO – An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has killed 2,011 people out...

World’s First Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine Trial Begins Healthcare worker administering hepatitis vaccine

Mirian Gom July 25, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has launched the world’s first human clinical...

Africa Health Security Improves Despite Preparedness Gaps Health workers responding to a disease outbreak in Africa.

Korede Abdullah July 22, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – A new Africa Health Security Index shows African countries have significantly strengthened their health...

Report Warns Africa’s Diagnostic Gaps Threaten Outbreak Response Health workers conducting diagnostic testing at a primary healthcare facility in Africa.