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Uganda has suspended flights from and to DR Congo amid the outbreak of Ebola virus in the two countries.
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Uganda suspends flights from DR Congo over Ebola virus

Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda has reached nearly 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths.
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WHO: Ebola outbreak 'not a pandemic emergency'

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Health minister Nsanzimana (left) shakes hands with his Russian counterpart Mikhail Murashko after signing the agreement.
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Rwanda, Russia sign deal in nuclear medicine, healthcare systems

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
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Ebola deaths surpass 130: How the virus spreads

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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Africa CDC calls for urgent meeting after Uganda confirms Ebola case

Saturday, May 16, 2026
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Uganda confirms Ebola outbreak as DR Congo reports 80 deaths

Saturday, May 16, 2026
DR Congo confirms new Ebola outbreak with 65 deaths reported.
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DR Congo confirms new Ebola outbreak with 65 deaths reported

Friday, May 15, 2026
A woman with her baby arrives at Girubuzima Health Post in Burera District. According to statistics every day, on average, more than 700 women die from causes linked to pregnancy and childbirth. Courtesy

The glaring injustice of maternal deaths in Africa

Friday, May 15, 2026
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Understanding typhoid fever and how to prevent it

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The Rwandan government has stepped up surveillance, border screening and public awareness efforts about hantavirus. COURTESY.
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Hantavirus: Rwanda tightens surveillance, urges public vigilance

Sunday, May 10, 2026
A test tube labelled "Hantavirus positive" is held in this illustration taken May 7, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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Three dead as WHO ramps up response to cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak

Saturday, May 09, 2026
Hantavirus antibody blood test. Detects antibodies to the hantavirus, indicating past or current hantavirus infection. (Photo by Wladimir Bulgar/Science Photo Li / WBU / Science Photo Library via AFP)
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Hantavirus: Rare rodent-borne virus linked to severe disease

Thursday, May 07, 2026