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Health workers in full protective gear stand at isolation unit as response teams step up efforts to contain the outbreak. Courtesy photo
Health

Seven things to know about the latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

Saturday, May 23, 2026
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Science

Experimental vaccine offers hope against rare Ebola strain

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Entry control measures have been enhanced at Kigali International Airport as Rwanda hightens vigilance over the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, the Ministry of Health said on Friday, May 22. File
Health

Entry controls tightened at Kigali airport amid Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

Friday, May 22, 2026
Uganda has suspended flights from and to DR Congo amid the outbreak of Ebola virus in the two countries.
Health

Uganda suspends flights from DR Congo over Ebola virus

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Workers remove water hyacinth in Cyohoha Lake. The Rwanda Water Resources Board is set to purchase specialised equipment capable of removing water hyacinth. Courtesy
Environment

Rwf1.5bn plan to protect Rwandan lakes in Victoria basin

Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda has reached nearly 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths.
Health

WHO: Ebola outbreak 'not a pandemic emergency'

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
At least 131 deaths have been reported in DR Congo, with more than 513 suspected cases, according to local officials. INTERNET
Health

Ebola deaths surpass 130: How the virus spreads

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Health workers carry the body of a suspected Ebola victim for burial at a cemetery in Freetown December 21, 2014. REUTERS/Baz Ratner (SIERRA LEONE - Tags: HEALTH DISASTER) - RTR4IV65
Health

What does the declaration of Ebola as a global health emergency mean?

Monday, May 18, 2026
Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Sunday, May 17, announced the postponement of this year’s Martyrs’ Day celebrations an outbreak of the Ebola virus.
Religion

Ebola virus: Uganda postpones Martyrs’ Day celebration

Monday, May 18, 2026
A view of la Petite Barriere , the border between Goma in DRC and Rubavu in Rwanda. File
Health

Rwanda on alert as Ebola outbreak is declared global emergency

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Health

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo declared a global health emergency

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Health

Africa CDC calls for urgent meeting after Uganda confirms Ebola case

Saturday, May 16, 2026