WHO Reports 600 Ebola Deaths in DR Congo as Uganda Confirms Cross-Border Cases
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has resulted in 600…
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Ebola
WHO Approves First Bundibugyo Ebola Test
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the world’s first molecular diagnostic test for the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, a major breakthrough…
UN Warns Ebola Crisis Threatens Africa’s Economy
ABUJA, Nigeria – The latest DR Congo Ebola outbreak could eliminate tens of thousands of jobs, push nearly one million more people into poverty…
Experts Warn Ebola Misinformation Threatens Disease Control
LAGOS, Nigeria – Public health experts have warned that Ebola misinformation poses a growing threat to disease control efforts in Nigeria, urging the public…
Ebola Case in France Sparks Surveillance Push
ABUJA, Nigeria – Africa’s leading public health agency has called for stronger international surveillance and cross-border cooperation after a humanitarian health worker who responded…
Lagos Intensifies Ebola Awareness Campaign
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified its Ebola awareness campaign and urged residents of Eti-Osa, Ibeju-Lekki and Epe to remain vigilant…
AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories, 8 – 14th June 2026
✍️ Editor’s Note The second week of June underscored Africa’s growing health security challenges and the urgent need for stronger, more resilient healthcare systems.…
Lagos Launches Ebola Prevention Campaign
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has launched Operation Lagos BioShield, a statewide campaign aimed at strengthening surveillance and preventing an Ebola outbreak…
Plateau Ebola Preparedness: State on Alert
JOS, Nigeria – Plateau State says it is nearly fully prepared to respond to any Ebola outbreak, with health authorities placing surveillance officers, epidemiologists…
Africa CDC Urges Cooperation in Ebola Response
ADDIS ABABA – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) warns that border closures and travel restrictions could undermine efforts to…