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Ebola: WHO declares global health emergency as death toll hits 81 in DRC, Uganda

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, after a sharp rise in deaths and infections. The epidemic, caused by the rarer Bundibugyo strain of the virus, has so far killed at least 81 people in both countries and triggered a global health alert. According to WHO and Africa CDC figures, as of 16–17 May 2026 the DRC’s Ituri Province has reported eight laboratory-confirmed cases, 246 suspected cases and about 80 suspected deaths across health zones including Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu. Uganda has confirmed two cases — including one death — in Kampala among travellers from Congo within 24 hours of each other. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the emergency declaration after consulting authorities in Kinshasa and Kampala and convening […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 17, 2026

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Ebola: WHO declares global health emergency as death toll hits 81 in DRC, Uganda

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, after a sharp rise in deaths and infections. The epidemic, caused by the rarer Bundibugyo strain of the virus, has so far killed at least 81 people in both countries and triggered a global health alert. According to WHO and Africa CDC figures, as of 16–17 May 2026 the DRC’s Ituri Province has reported eight laboratory-confirmed cases, 246 suspected cases and about 80 suspected deaths across health zones including Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu. Uganda has confirmed two cases — including one death — in Kampala among travellers from Congo within 24 hours of each other. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the emergency declaration after consulting authorities in Kinshasa and Kampala and convening […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 17, 2026

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Togo

Surveillance épidémique : l’Ouest africain en revue à Lomé

Lomé accueille depuis le 1ᵉʳ décembre 2025 une réunion régionale consacrée à l’évaluation du programme de surveillance syndromique piloté par l’Institut Pasteur de Dakar. Les onze pays d’Afrique de l’Ouest engagés dans ce dispositif, dont le Togo, y passent en revue les actions menées en 2025 dans le cadre du Réseau intégré de la surveillance et du laboratoire (RISLNET). Jusqu’au 3 décembre, les délégations échangent sur l’évolution des pathogènes suivis cette année. Les discussions portent notamment sur les virus respiratoires, les arbovirus et les fièvres hémorragiques, ainsi que sur les performances du réseau sentinelle et le niveau de préparation des laboratoires nationaux. L’agenda inclut également la présentation de la stratégie régionale de transport des échantillons biologiques, ainsi qu’un examen des défis rencontrés par les pays membres. L’objectif est d’améliorer la qualité des données sanitaires, renforcer la surveillance et accroître la […]

Abubakar December 2, 2025

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USA

Africa CDC Reports Major Drop in Mpox Cases, Raises Alarm Over Rising Cholera Outbreaks

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says Africa has made significant progress in controlling mpox, one year after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared it a global public health emergency. Director-General Dr. Jean Kaseya told reporters on Friday that coordinated action by governments, communities, and health partners has led to a sharp decline in cases across the continent. Between January 1 and August 13, 2025, Africa recorded 97,144 suspected mpox cases, 29,849 confirmed infections, and 593 deaths in 24 African Union (AU) member states — a 34.5% drop in confirmed cases over the past six weeks. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Sierra Leone, Uganda, and Burundi accounted for over 80% of this year’s infections but have reported steep declines. Other countries, including Nigeria, Tanzania, and Ghana, saw smaller outbreaks. Key response milestones include: 6 million […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA August 15, 2025

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