… ibugyo in animal studies. “When you have an outbreak with a strain that does not have countermeasures, we are going to advise on the best approach to take,” said Dr Mosoka Fallah, acting director of the science department at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention …
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At least 100 deaths have been reported in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with more than 390 cases suspected, the head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has told the BBC. …
At least 100 deaths reported in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as 6 Americans exposed… Jean Kaseya, director general of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, warned that in the absence of vaccines and effective medicines people should follow public health measures, including the guidance about handling the funerals of those who have died from the disea …
At least six Americans exposed to Ebola during DR Congo outbreak… Around 246 cases and 80 deaths have been reported, mainly in thegold-mining towns of Mongwalu and Rwampara, said the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). …
New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo… The confirmation by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) of 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases in Ituri province marks a grim milestone: the 17th outbreak since 1976. …
New Ebola deaths in eastern DR Congo spark fears of regional spread amid ongoing conflict… Around 246 cases and 65 deaths have been reported, mainly in thegold-mining towns of Mongwalu and Rwampara, said the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC Africa). …
New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo… African Health Organization (WAHO), the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, the University Clinical Research Center in Mali, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention …
New study sets research priorities for future Lassa fever vaccine rollout in West Africa… According to him, institutions such as the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention are already aligned with the agenda. …
President Mahama urges African leaders to unite in tackling healthcare challenges- April 2026
… Ayensu-Danquah’s appointment was announced in a letter dated April 13, 2026 and signed by Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director General, Dr. …
Deputy Health Minister appointed to AU Secretariat on global health… Ayensu-Danquah’s appointment was confirmed in a letter dated April 13, 2026 signed by the Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. …
AU Elevates Deputy Health Minister, Grace Ayensu-Danquah
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WHO convenes emergency committee as DRC Ebola deaths reach 131
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The WHO's expert panel is meeting to discuss vaccine options for a new Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, where the death toll has risen to an estimated 131 from 513 suspected cases, prompting the WHO to declare an international health emergency.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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WHO convenes emergency committee as DRC Ebola deaths reach 131
The WHO's expert panel is meeting to discuss vaccine options for a new Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, where the death toll has risen to an estimated 131 from 513 suspected cases, prompting the WHO to declare an international health emergency.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 18 May
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills 100, six Americans exposed
At least 100 deaths have been reported in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo with over 390 suspected cases; the WHO has declared it an international emergency. At least six Americans have been exposed to the virus during the outbreak, with one believed to have symptoms and three others said to have faced high-risk contact.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Six Americans exposed to Ebola in DR Congo outbreak
At least six Americans have been exposed to the Ebola virus during an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that the WHO has declared an international emergency, with 336 suspected cases and 88 deaths reported. One American is believed to be experiencing symptoms, while three others faced high-risk contact or exposure; the CDC is supporting the safe withdrawal of affected Americans.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Saturday 16 May
Ebola outbreak kills 80 in DR Congo's Ituri province
Africa's health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths reported mainly in gold-mining towns. Uganda confirmed one imported case, with a 59-year-old male who died testing positive.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 15 May
Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC raises cross-border spread fears
The Africa CDC confirmed 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases in Ituri province, marking the 17th Ebola outbreak since 1976. The detection of suspected cases in Bunia, a provincial capital near the Ugandan border, raises concerns that the urban setting and transit hub status could enable rapid regional spread amid ongoing armed conflict.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ebola outbreak declared in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Africa's top health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province, with around 246 cases and 65 deaths reported mainly in gold-mining towns of Mongwalu and Rwampara. This is the 17th outbreak of the deadly viral disease in the country.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 14 May
Study outlines research priorities for West African Lassa fever vaccines
A multi-institutional study published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases has set out a prioritised research agenda to guide the introduction and use of Lassa fever vaccines across West Africa, identifying evidence needed before vaccines become available. The disease, an acute viral hemorrhagic illness spread mainly through rodent excreta, is endemic in the region with an estimated 897,700 annual cases, though many go undetected.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 13 May
President Mahama urges African cooperation on healthcare challenges
President John Mahama called on African leaders, development partners and private sector players to strengthen cooperation to address the continent's healthcare challenges, improve financing, pharmaceutical production and health outcomes. He emphasized that the "Accra Reset" agenda was developed in response to declining global support for healthcare, requiring African countries to take greater responsibility for their own healthcare systems.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 28 April
Deputy Health Minister appointed to African Union global health initiative
Dr. Grace Ayensu Danquah, Deputy Minister of Health and NDC MP for Essikado-Ketan, has been appointed as a Secretariat Member of the African High Level Ministerial Committee (AHLMC), a flagship African Union initiative aimed at strengthening Africa's influence in global health decision-making and reforming the global health architecture.
28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Monday 27 April
Ghana's Deputy Health Minister appointed to African Union committee
Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, Deputy Minister of Health and MP for Essikado-Ketan, has been appointed to the Secretariat of the African Union's High-Level Ministerial Committee on global health governance, tasked with strengthening Africa's voice in international health decision-making.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Friday 24 April
Deputy Health Minister appointed to AU global health reform committee
Ghana's Deputy Health Minister Dr. Grace Ayensu Danquah has been appointed as a Secretariat Member of the African Union's High Level Ministerial Committee on global health, which aims to strengthen Africa's influence in global health decision-making and reform the global health architecture.
24 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →