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Kenya Confirms First Ebola Death as Outbreak Spreads from DR Congo
Kenya has confirmed its first Ebola death, a patient who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where more than 4,000 people have died from the disease this year. The case marks a signif…
DR Congo Boat Collision Kills at Least 30, Dozens Missing
Two vessels crashed while navigating the Congo River in Equateur province at night. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts following recent developments.
Africa: Africa CDC Supports DR Congo in Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Ebola Response Funding
[Africa CDC] Kinshasa -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) welcomes and supports the position of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, expressed thro…
DR Congo: Trial of Post-ebola Exposure Drug Underway
Some 250 people, who have all been exposed to the rare Bundibugyo virus, are taking part in the trial could stop them from contracting Ebola. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts foll…
Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 4,000 As DR Congo Struggles to Suppress Outbreak
Burning of a Ebola-hit transit camp sends 19,000 fleeing, illustrating the difficulties of controlling epidemic. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts following recent developments.
Mobile Labs Speed Up Ebola Testing in Eastern DR Congo
In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a mobile lab has been operating for two weeks, a welcome relief to staff at the nearby Ebola treatment centre who said that getting a test result used to t…
Congo-kinshasa: Ebola Response Faces Setback As Transit Centre Burns Down in DR Congo Camp
[UN News] The enormous challenge of halting the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) just became even harder after a key transit centre for patients requiring treatment burned…
Funeral Held for DR Congo Politician Killed After Defending Ebola Response
A funeral has been held for the politician who was killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts following recent developments.
DR Congo Official Beaten to Death After Defending Ebola Response Is Buried
Local official Marie-Celestin Karondwa was attacked at his home in Butembo city, an Ebola hotspot, on Sunday. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts following recent developments.
Zimbabwe 1-2 DR Congo: Wissa Spoils Warriors’ Emotional Harare Homecoming
Zimbabwe’s long-awaited return to the National Sports Stadium ended in disappointment after DR Congo secured a 2-1 victory in Monday night’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Yoane Wissa opened th…
Congolese Politician Beaten to Death After Promoting Ebola Awareness
A Congolese politician has been beaten to death after promoting Ebola awareness during a radio interview. Marie-Celestin Karondwa from the ruling UDPS party was attacked on Sunday by residents of Bute…
AFCON Qualifiers: Wissa Guides DR Congo to Win, Tunisia Held by Botswana
Democratic Republic of the Congo secure their second straight win in Group E, with striker Yoanne Wissa scoring again.