The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling one of its most serious Ebola outbreaks in recent years, with the number of confirmed infections surpassing 2,000 and the death toll reaching 754. Health authorities continue to intensify surveillance, treatment, vaccination, and community awareness campaigns as they work to contain the spread of the deadly virus. According...
The United States has temporarily suspended the immediate evacuation of its citizens from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), citing growing concerns over the ongoing Ebola outbreak in parts of the Central African nation. The decision reflects the government’s efforts to balance the safety of its citizens with strict international public health measures aimed...
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s ongoing battle against Ebola has suffered a major setback after a section of frontline health workers involved in the outbreak response launched a strike over delayed salary payments. The industrial action comes at a critical stage of the epidemic, with the number of deaths nearing 600 and concerns growing that...
Health authorities across parts of Africa are facing a complex challenge in their efforts to contain Ebola outbreaks: the continued influence of traditional healers within local communities. While these practitioners remain trusted figures for millions of people seeking medical guidance, public health experts warn that reliance on traditional remedies during Ebola outbreaks can delay diagnosis,...
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reported a sharp escalation in Ebola virus disease cases in the eastern region, with the death toll rising to 131 and at least 513 suspected infections under investigation. The outbreak has raised renewed concerns about the spread of one of the world’s most lethal viral diseases...