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WHO Announces $518-Million Plan To Fight Ebola Outbreak In Africa

The strategy aims to help the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda.

Ebola Reaches New Congo Area as Contact Tracing Breaks Down

Ebola has reached a health zone more than 100 miles from the mining town where Democratic Republic of Congo’s outbreak is believed to have begun, as responders track fewer than 40% of known contacts in the epidemic’s hardest-hit province.

'Isolate And Inform Authorities': Govt Issues Ebola Warning For Travellers From Affected Countries

The advisory follows the government's recent recommendation against non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.

Congo Reopens Main Airport in Ebola Epicenter as Officials Brace for Long Outbreak

Congo reopened the main airport in the eastern province hardest hit by Ebola, after health officials reported tentative signs the outbreak may be slowing despite a continuing struggle to trace exposed contacts and investigate suspected cases.

27 people from Ebola-affected nations under home quarantine in Kerala

All passengers from Ebola-affected nations — Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan — entering the State are being made to undergo mandatory quarantine of 21 days from their arrival in Kerala

'We thank India': Africa CDC on emergency Ebola aid as Congo battles Ebola outbreak

India has dispatched vital medical supplies, including diagnostics and therapeutics, to aid the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the escalating Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak. The Africa CDC expressed deep gratitude for this crucial assistance, which was channeled through its regional hub in Uganda and is now being deployed to affected areas.

Five Ebola patients recover in Congo as WHO opens new treatment centre

Five patients infected with a rare Ebola strain have recovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with four set for discharge from a new treatment center. This marks the first documented recovery from the Bundibugyo strain, as the WHO urges early medical attention amidst community resistance and a rapidly spreading outbreak.

Ebola outbreak: WHO chief visits epicentre Bunia in eastern Congo, urges countries to reconsider travel bans

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited Bunia in eastern Congo as a rare Ebola outbreak continues to spread. He urged community trust, safe burial practices, and reconsideration of travel bans. International aid is increasing, while health agencies warn the response remains insufficient.

'We’re with you': WHO chief rushes to Congo as Ebola outbreak worsens

The WHO chief is urging greater international backing to combat a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the DRC, highlighting delays and community mistrust as major hurdles. He stressed the need for local cooperation and urged countries to reconsider travel bans. The outbreak has already reached Uganda, with thousands of cases and hundreds of deaths reported.

WHO announces 1st Ebola recovery in Congo

The World Health Organization on Friday announced the first recovery of a confirmed Ebola patient in the outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo."The DRC has said that on May 27, a patient recovered and left the hospital and has been discharged into the community," the WHO's Anais Legand told reporters.She said it marked the "first" among patients who had been confirmed to have Ebola, but stressed that she expected there had been other recoveries among people who have not yet received laboratory confirmation of test results."This is the first one" to be discharged from a care centre "following two negative tests", said Legand, a WHO technical officer on viral haemorrhagic fevers.She said the WHO had to date recorded 17 confirmed and 223 suspected Ebola deaths in the DR Congo since the outbreak was declared on May 15, out of 125 confirmed cases and over 900 suspected cases.In neighbouring Uganda, seven cases have also been confirmed, including one death.

Ebola outbreak: India has sent first tranche of medical supplies to Africa CDC, says MEA

On May 17, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

'If Ebola strikes, we'll be wiped out': DR Congo

Who Were The Two Indian Peacekeepers Honoured Posthumously By UN?

International Day of UN Peacekeepers: UN will honour two Indian peacekeepers posthumously with Dag Hammarskjold Medal for their sacrifice during missions in Congo and South Sudan.

Who Were The Two Indian Peacekeepers Honoured Posthumously By UN?

International Day of UN Peacekeepers: UN will honour two Indian peacekeepers posthumously with Dag Hammarskjold Medal for their sacrifice during missions in Congo and South Sudan.

Ebola Returns To A Broken Congo, This Time With Virus Science Isn't Ready For

Yet even as Ebola spreads, Congo's health crisis continues unabated.

Congo Defends Ebola Response as WHO Warns Contact Tracing Is Failing Amid Insecurity

Congo’s health minister pushed back against claims the country’s Ebola outbreak was spiraling out of control, even as World Health Organization officials warned insecurity and population displacement were preventing responders from tracing most suspected contacts.

Uganda Closes Border With Congo Amid Rising Ebola Cases

Congolese health authorities are struggling to contain the outbreak, which WHO says is outpacing them

Congo Businessman, 3 Contacts Isolated In Ahmedabad, Ebola Testing Underway

Gujarat isolates a Congo businessman and others as samples are sent for Ebola virus testing.

India sends emergency medical supplies for Ebola outbreak response in Congo

India has, in recent years, expanded its health and development partnership with African countries through the supply of medicines, vaccines and medical assistance, particularly during public health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic

Businessman From Congo, 3 Others Isolated In Gujarat; Samples Sent For Ebola Testing

The businessman was later shifted to the Ebola ward at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital as a precautionary measure.