Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention

Africa aims to produce 60% of its vaccines locally by 2040, supported by Gavi's $1.2 billion African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator. Initial disbursements to African manufacturers are expected in 2026, alongside efforts to secure technology transfer agreements and long-term funding for sustainable production.

The WHO reports over 1,000 Ebola cases and 254 deaths. The WHO, Africa CDC, and partners are supporting the DRC Ministry of Health to enhance treatment, laboratory, and surveillance capacities.

Ebola cases in Congo and Uganda have increased 38% in a week, with over 200 deaths reported. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus (which lacks approved vaccines), has 894 confirmed cases across 32 health zones, primarily in Congo’s Ituri province. Challenges include limited contact tracing (only 4,000 of 17,000–35,000 potential contacts tracked) and insufficient funding, with only $90 million of $900 million pledged released.

The Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has surpassed 200 deaths with 894 confirmed cases, driven by the Bundibugyo virus which lacks approved vaccines. Cases increased 38% in a week, affecting 32 health zones, while contact tracing is hindered by conflict, displacement, and underfunded response efforts.

The Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has surpassed 200 deaths with 894 confirmed cases, driven by the Bundibugyo virus lacking approved vaccines. Case numbers increased 38% in a week, spread across 32 health zones, and face challenges in contact tracing due to conflict, displacement, and underfunded response efforts.

Health workers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo face severe shortages of personnel, ambulances, and isolation ward materials while battling an Ebola outbreak with over 800 confirmed cases. Challenges include insufficient contact tracing, patients escaping isolation, and inadequate resources, raising fears of surpassing the 2014-16 West Africa epidemic in scale.

Scientists are developing four Ebola vaccines to address the Bundibugyo strain outbreak in eastern DR Congo, with two candidates potentially entering clinical trials by summer. The outbreak, which has reported over 500 cases, faces challenges including delayed detection and reduced health resources due to aid cuts. The Africa CDC has urged strengthened border screening measures to prevent cross-border transmission.

A radio station in the Democratic Republic of Congo is working to combat misinformation as the Bundibugyo type of Ebola spreads. Locals initially dismissed the outbreak as a 'Western conspiracy,' despite 397 confirmed cases and 63 deaths reported by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

A new CDC analysis warns the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without effective public health measures, mirroring the 2014-2016 West Africa epidemic. Confirmed cases currently stand at 400 with 63 deaths, but experts suggest underreporting. The outbreak is complicated by armed conflict and displacement in the region.

The CDC warns the Central Africa Ebola outbreak could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures, with modeling suggesting a worst-case scenario approaching the 2014-2016 West Africa epidemic. Current confirmed cases are 400 with 63 deaths, but experts note underreporting. The outbreak is complicated by armed conflict in Congo, and there are no specific treatments or vaccines for the Bundibugyo virus.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) launched a joint continental preparedness and response plan to address the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The initiative aims to raise US$ 518 million to support African countries and partners in preparing for, detecting, and responding to the outbreak.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) launched a joint continental preparedness and response plan to address an ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The initiative aims to raise US$ 518 million to support African countries and partners in preparing for, detecting, and responding to the outbreak.

The estimated number of Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has significantly decreased from 1,041 to 437 as testing increased and ruled out non-Ebola illnesses. The World Health Organization confirmed the updated case count, which includes 321 confirmed and 116 suspected cases, alongside a reduction in reported deaths from 241 to 48 confirmed.

Suspected Ebola cases have decreased to 116 after hundreds were ruled out, according to the World Health Organization. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention announced an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking the country's 17th Ebola outbreak on May 15.

African officials emphasize homegrown efforts to address a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak amid Western aid cuts. The outbreak has killed at least 247 people in central Africa, with Brazil monitoring two symptomatic patients, while economic challenges and strained health systems complicate the response.

Ebola outbreaks in eastern Congo are linked to the consumption and handling of wild animals, despite warnings from health experts. Vendors in Kinshasa's Masina Market continue to sell wild meat, including bushmeat and caterpillars, highlighting cultural demand. The U.S. CDC and Africa Centres for Disease Control warn that zoonotic diseases like Ebola spread through human interaction with infected wildlife.

The African Union's health agency warned that ten African countries, in addition to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, are at risk of being affected by the Ebola virus.

A new report indicates that if African governments invest 1% of their GDPs in health research and development, they could generate $668 billion in economic returns over 20 years. Currently, Africa carries 25% of the global disease burden but accounts for only 1.1% of clinical trials globally, leading to reliance on imported medicines and brain drain of health workers. The Accra Reset initiative aims to give African governments greater control over their health systems.

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, with 336 suspected cases and 88 deaths reported. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a rare variant of the Ebola disease with no approved therapeutics or vaccines. The WHO's emergency declaration aims to spur donor agencies and countries into action.

An Ebola outbreak with an uncommon strain has erupted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, resulting in 65 deaths. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed 246 suspected cases in the DRC. The outbreak has also spread to Uganda with one confirmed case.

A new Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in Congo's Ituri province with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded. The outbreak is mainly in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones. Africa's top public health body confirmed the outbreak.

A new Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in Congo's remote Ituri province with 65 deaths recorded and 246 suspected cases. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention reported that four deaths have been confirmed among laboratory-confirmed cases. The World Health Organization has a stockpile of treatments and vaccines for the disease.