Ebola: Mid air drama as US bound flight diverted to eject Congolese passenger
There was mid-air drama aboard a US-bound Air France–Delta Airlines flight after the aircraft was abruptly diverted to Canada to offload a Congolese passenger who had reportedly boarded “by mistake.” Flight AF378 had departed Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport on Wednesday afternoon en route to Detroit when passengers were startled
Health Ministry Rolls Out Tough Ebola SOPs for Schools and Universities
The Ministry of Health has issued strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at reinforcing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) prevention and control measures in schools, universities and other learning institutions as the country continues to manage the outbreak response. The guidelines are designed to ensure that learning institutions remain safe while
Uganda Tourism Board Moves to Calm Fears as Ebola Cases Linked to DRC Raise Concern
The Uganda Tourism Board has moved swiftly to reassure tourists, investors, and industry players that Uganda remains safe for travel, despite renewed concern following isolated Ebola cases linked to the Democratic Republic of Congo. In a statement issued by Executive Director Juliana Kaggwa, the tourism body emphasised that the country’s
Ebola Response Puts U.S. Global Health Strategy Under Fresh Scrutiny as $13 Million Aid Flows to Uganda and DRC
The renewed outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo is once again testing how quickly global health commitments can translate into real action where it matters most on the ground. Within 48 hours of confirming new cases, the United States Department of State moved
DRC declares end of 16th Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of the Congo today declared the end of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province, after no new cases were reported in the past 42 days since the last patient was discharged from treatment centre on 19 October 2025. “On behalf of the government and taking into
Last Ebola patient in DRC discharged
The last Ebola patient in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was discharged today, marking an important milestone in the efforts to end the outbreak. The recovery kicks off a 42-day countdown to declaring the outbreak over if no further cases are confirmed. A total of 19 patients have recovered
Response efforts slowing down DRC Ebola outbreak
The Ebola outbreak response efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are beginning to slow down the spread of the virus. Cases reported over the past three weeks are showing early signs of a downward trend. However, maintaining and ramping up control measures remain critical in stopping the outbreak.
DRC declares Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province where 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health workers, have been reported as of September 4, 2025. The outbreak has affected Bulape and Mweka health zones in Kasai
Uganda declares end of Ebola outbreak
Uganda has declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak, less than three months after the virus was confirmed in the capital Kampala. During this outbreak, 14 cases, 12 confirmed and two not confirmed through laboratory tests (probable), were reported. Four deaths, two confirmed and two probable, occurred. Ten people
EU Announces €1.2 Million in Emergency Funding for Ebola Outbreak in Uganda
The European Union (EU) has announced €1.2 million in emergency humanitarian funding to support Uganda’s response to the ongoing Sudan Ebola virus outbreak. This funding will enable the World Health Organization (WHO) to address critical needs, including coordination, surveillance, infection prevention and control, case management, operational support, and logistics. The
