Monday, 21 September 2026

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Monday, 21 September 2026

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May 2026
17 MayJoy Online
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern Ituri province a public health emergency of international concern. …
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency
16 MayJoy Online
Africa’s top health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern Ituri province. …
New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo
16 MayJoy Online
The World Health Organisation has stepped up emergency support to the Democratic Republic of the Congo following the confirmation of an Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the country’s north-eastern Ituri Province. …
WHO intensifies response as Ebola outbreak kills dozens in DR Congo
15 MayJoy Online
… 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
15 MayJoy Online
Africa’s top health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern Ituri province. …
New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
11 MayJoy Online
A wave of coordinated attacks by rebel fighters has killed at least 69 people in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. …
Militia attack kills at least 69 people in northeastern DR Congo, local sources say

World & Region

Ebola outbreak in Congo remains serious despite recent case decline

The News

Africa's top public health agency says the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak is still serious, with data showing gaps in infection prevention and control, contradicting the Congo Health Minister's assertion of "encouraging signs" since mid-August. The Africa CDC says transmission is not yet consistently controlled across all affected areas and cannot confirm the peak has been reached.

18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

Ebola outbreak in Congo remains serious despite recent case decline
Africa's top public health agency says the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak is still serious, with data showing gaps in infection prevention and control, contradicting the Congo Health Minister's assertion of "encouraging signs" since mid-August. The Africa CDC says transmission is not yet consistently controlled across all affected areas and cannot confirm the peak has been reached.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

DR Congo Ebola outbreak exceeds 6,000 cases, 2,911 deaths
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing the fastest-growing Ebola epidemic on record, with official figures confirming more than 6,000 cases and 2,911 deaths, though more than 1,360 people have recovered. The World Health Organisation warns the outbreak remains entirely out of control, with transmission patterns threatening to surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa epidemic that claimed over 11,000 lives.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

Congo Ebola workers protest over three-month salary delays
Ebola response workers in eastern Congo staged protests this week demanding payment of salaries and allowances nearly three months overdue, as security incidents continue to disrupt containment efforts. Health workers gathered outside treatment centres in Ituri province calling for immediate payment, with police dispersing demonstrators in Mongbwalu.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

Ebola outbreak drives pregnant women away from hospitals in DR Congo
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has prompted pregnant women to avoid hospitals due to fears of infection, causing maternal deaths in Ituri Province to nearly double since May. According to the United Nations Population Fund, weekly maternal deaths rose from an average of 3.1 to 5.8 between late May and mid-July, with more women delivering at home where complications may go untreated.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

DRC Ebola outbreak reaches 2,473 confirmed cases, 999 deaths
The Democratic Republic of Congo reported 2,473 confirmed Ebola cases including 999 deaths, with 50 new cases detected on Monday in the eastern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

WHO warns Africa risks reversing health progress as funding declines
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned at an African Union health summit in Accra that Africa risks losing decades of progress against diseases like HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria unless governments increase domestic health financing. He noted that while Africa has recorded significant gains—including a 40% reduction in new HIV infections since 2010—declining external support threatens those achievements across multiple health areas.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
WHO chief urges Africa to strengthen health systems, reduce external dependence
At the African Union's first Extraordinary Summit on health in Accra, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that declining international funding threatens Africa's progress against HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and other diseases, urging African leaders to prioritise health sovereignty and increase domestic investment in healthcare systems.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

DRC Ebola outbreak kills 930, spreads faster than previous epidemics
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed at least 930 people with at least 2,344 confirmed cases as of Saturday, spreading faster than any previous outbreak in the country; the WHO noted the outbreak reached 2,000 confirmed cases in two months, compared to over 10 months for the 2018–2020 outbreak, and is now the third-largest on record.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

US citizen working in DR Congo tests positive for Ebola
A United States citizen employed by Samaritan's Purse in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, making this the second American to contract the virus during the current outbreak. The patient, who was assisting with logistics in Bunia and not involved in direct patient care, has been in isolation since Monday at an Ebola treatment centre.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to two more northeastern provinces
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to two northeastern provinces, Haut-Uele and Tshopo, with the number of confirmed cases rising to 1,926 including 702 deaths. Current investigations suggest cases in the two provinces were primarily imported from Ituri province, where Congo's 17th Ebola outbreak was declared on May 15.
14 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 9 July

Congo Ebola workers protest unpaid wages during outbreak
Ebola response workers in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo staged protests outside treatment centres on Thursday, citing non-payment or partial payment for their work. The outbreak has infected 1,759 people and caused 600 confirmed deaths since being declared nearly two months ago, according to government data.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

Ebola outbreak in Congo still expanding, WHO official says
The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed 1,561 cases and 506 deaths in an outbreak of the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which a WHO official said is still in its expansion phase. Population movement, including workers from the mining town of Mongbwalu travelling to new regions, is fuelling transmission despite treatment centres operating near capacity and ongoing shortages of protective equipment for healthcare workers.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

Armed men take six-year-old Ebola patient from DR Congo hospital
A six-year-old Ebola patient and her mother were removed from Wanamahika Hospital in Butembo by armed men with knives; authorities are searching for them and urging them to return to a health centre. The incident reflects ongoing suspicion and attacks on treatment facilities during an outbreak that has confirmed almost 200 deaths and 840 cases.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

DRC Ebola cases rise to 782, two new health zones affected
Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed 782 Ebola cases, including 181 deaths, after 72 new cases were documented in 24 hours. The outbreak, confined to three eastern provinces, has spread to two new health zones for the first time.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 14 June

Health workers blocked from Ebola tracing in Congo displacement camps
Health workers in a displacement camp in Congo that recorded Ebola deaths have been forced away by locals who deny the deaths were from Ebola, hampering contact tracing efforts. The standoff affects efforts to contain the virus in 22 displaced persons sites in the health zone with around 81,124 residents, where several treatment sites have been attacked by locals skeptical of Ebola precautions.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to three new health zones
Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to three new health zones in North Kivu and Ituri, with confirmed cases rising to 676 including 136 deaths as of Wednesday.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 598 confirmed cases
The Democratic Republic of Congo reported 598 confirmed Ebola cases, including 115 deaths, in an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain announced in May but undetected for weeks. The outbreak spans three provinces in conflict zones, with cases in 17 health zones in Ituri, seven in North Kivu, and one in South Kivu; authorities are urging populations to seek care and warning that mistrust and attacks on health workers have hampered the response.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

WHO chief urges Uganda to reconsider Congo border closure
The WHO director-general said Uganda should reconsider its temporary closure of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo over an Ebola outbreak, stating that blanket travel restrictions don't work. Uganda has reported 19 confirmed Ebola cases, mostly from people who entered from Congo, where the outbreak has 544 confirmed cases.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
DRC Ebola deaths reach 101 as armed groups block response
The Democratic Republic of Congo reported 101 confirmed Ebola deaths and 550 confirmed cases as of Monday, with the Bundibugyo strain outbreak unfolding across three conflict-affected provinces; armed groups are hindering the response and impeding humanitarian access, with reports of attacks on burial teams and treatment centres.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

WHO launches $518 million plan to contain Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organisation announced a $518 million, six-month plan to combat an Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The outbreak, involving the Bundibugyo strain for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment, has recorded 381 confirmed cases and 62 deaths in Congo, and 19 cases and two deaths in Uganda.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

Ghana strengthens Ebola response as DRC, Uganda outbreaks surge
Ghana has activated its Ebola preparedness and response plan in response to outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda, strengthening surveillance, laboratory testing, and case management systems. As of June 3, 2026, the DRC had recorded 344 confirmed Ebola cases and 60 deaths, while Uganda had recorded 15 confirmed cases and one death.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Congo Ebola burial team attacked as cases rise
Residents attacked an Ebola burial team in Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province on Monday, forcing responders to abandon a coffin; the body was subsequently handled by community members, raising transmission risks. Burial teams and health workers have faced repeated attacks fueled by mistrust and resistance to response efforts.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

DRC, WHO step up response to Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the World Health Organisation are intensifying containment efforts for an Ebola Virus Disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. While no licensed vaccine or specific treatment exists for this strain, health authorities emphasise that early detection, prompt medical care, and preventive measures such as hand-washing and avoiding contact with infected individuals' bodily fluids remain effective in controlling transmission.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
WHO chief concludes Congo Ebola visit, briefs president
The WHO Director-General concluded his visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo by briefing President Felix Tshisekedi on the response to an Ebola outbreak that aid agencies warn is likely much larger than official figures. Health officials say the outbreak, already the third-largest on record, persisted undetected for weeks and responders are struggling to bring it under control.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 30 May

Ebola spread in DR Congo declared deeply alarming by MSF
Médecins Sans Frontières warns that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is "deeply alarming," with MSF deputy director Dr Alan Gonzales stating that never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon after declaration. The outbreak has produced over 1,000 suspected cases and at least 246 deaths in DR Congo, with Uganda reporting nine confirmed cases and one death.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 24 May

Attacks on Ebola health facilities escalate in eastern DRC
Attacks on Ebola health centres are intensifying in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, with residents storming facilities and setting tents on fire as the WHO warns the outbreak could worsen in the DRC and Uganda. Health workers face community resistance over strict burial protocols required to prevent virus transmission.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 23 May

Three Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
Three Red Cross volunteers died in the Democratic Republic of Congo from suspected Ebola likely caught while managing dead bodies while working in the eastern Ituri region. The outbreak, involving the Bundibugyo species of Ebola with no proven vaccine, has resulted in more than 170 suspected deaths and 750 suspected cases, prompting the WHO to raise the public health risk to "very high."
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

WHO raises Ebola risk to 'very high' in DR Congo
The World Health Organization has raised the public health risk from the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo from "high" to "very high," while the wider African region faces a "high" risk and the global risk remains "low." The rare Bundibugyo species, with no proven vaccine and a fatality rate of about a third, has resulted in 177 suspected deaths and 750 suspected cases so far.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

Crowd sets Ebola hospital tents ablaze in DR Congo
An angry crowd set fire to isolation ward tents at Rwampara General Hospital in Ituri province after being prevented from collecting the body of a young man thought to have died from Ebola. Police fired warning shots to disperse the crowd, and a healthcare worker was injured by stone-throwing protesters.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Congo police fire warning shots in Ebola burial dispute
Police in northeastern Congo fired warning shots and tear gas during a dispute over the safe burial of a suspected Ebola victim, a local footballer. The incident, which saw protesters burn down tents for Ebola patients, highlights challenges authorities face enforcing safe burials required to contain the outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →