Uganda declares end to Ebola outbreak
Health minister urges people in the country ‘to remain alert’ and continue observing public health measures.
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WHO: Ebola spreading faster than ever recorded in DR Congo
The World Health Organization warns the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is spreading faster than any previous outbreak.
Published On 16 Jul 2026
DRC Ebola cases surpass 2,000 as more health workers begin strike
Health workers in Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ituri province strike over unpaid wages as death toll rises to 754.
WHO warns DR Congo Ebola outbreak may be double the official tally
UN health agency says cases are underreported while doctors at outbreak epicentre threaten to go on strike.
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Dozens of healthcare workers in DRC strike amid Ebola outbreak
Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have gone on strike.
Published On 14 Jul 2026
Staff at DR Congo Ebola centre strike as virus continues spreading
Walkout over late payments comes as public health officials confirm that the virus has reached two more provinces.
Fall in funding cuts aid to 1 million women: UN
The US was the first to slash billions in foreign assistance in 2025, but other major donors have followed suit.
Confirmed Ebola deaths in DR Congo hit 600
The number of deaths comes as healthcare workers threaten to walk off the job over a delay in payments.
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Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses 500
Nation’s 17th Ebola epidemic is fuelled by the Bundibugyo virus, with no existing vaccine or approved treatment options.
How conflict minerals fuel war in eastern DR Congo amid US sanctions
The move underscores growing scrutiny of the conflict mineral trade fuelling violence in eastern DR Congo.
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12-tonne whale removed from DR Congo beach
A dead whale weighing about 12 tonnes has been recovered from the beaches of Muanda.
Published On 5 Jul 2026
