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Ebola outbreak kills 19 in DR Congo

19 deaths have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo following the latest outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus.

DR Congo to receive 4,000 doses of Ebola vaccine

The Democratic Republic of Congo is to receive 4,000 doses of Ebola vaccine secured by the World Health Organisation as the global body prepares to deploy them.

WHO to send Ebola vaccines to DRC as virus spreads

The World Health Organization  has announced it is planning to send Ebola vaccines to the town of Bikoro in north-western Democratic Republic of Congo where new cases of the deadly virus have been recorded.

Ghana and Nigeria to prevent spread of Ebola

Two major powers in West Africa, Ghana and Nigeria have announced health measures to prevent the spread of Ebola from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

DR Congo hit by new Ebola outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo has been hit by new Ebola outbreak with officials on Tuesday saying that two new cases were detected in the country's north-west region.

Ghana hit by Lassa Fever, one death recorded

Health officials in Ghana have confirmed cases of Lassa Fever at one of its major health facility called the Tema General Hospital, not far from the capital city, Accra.

Deadly Marburg virus kills two in Uganda

Ugandan officials have confirmed the death of two people from Marburg virus in the eastern part of the country. This is the first of such outbreak which is similar to the deadly Ebola virus which wreaked havoc in some African countries.

DRC declares Ebola outbreak over after four deaths

Democratic Republic of Congo declared its two-month Ebola outbreak officially over on Saturday after 42 days without recording a new case of the disease. The...

Fourth person in probable Ebola death in Congo

A fourth person has likely died from Ebola in remote northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said on Sunday, as the...

Ebola in DR Congo’s isolated far north a logistical challenge

An Ebola outbreak in a remote region in DR Congo's far north poses a logistical challenge for doctors and aid workers although the sheer...

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