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WASHINGTON, D.C., United States — The United States has defended its plan to establish an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya, arguing that the country’s proximity…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda has confirmed six new Ebola infections, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country’s latest outbreak to 15 as…
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Ministry of Health has classified 25 counties as either “very high risk” or “high risk” as Kenya intensifies preparedness measures against…
KINSHASA, DR Congo — For many Africans, the word Ebola evokes memories of overwhelmed hospitals, frightened communities, and health workers dressed in full protective gear…
KINSHASA, DR Congo — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has defended its ability to manage Ebola outbreaks amid growing controversy surrounding a proposed United States-backed…
WASHINGTON, D.C., United States — The United States government has responded after Kenya’s High Court temporarily suspended plans to establish a proposed Ebola quarantine and…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan health authorities are ramping up public sensitisation on Ebola prevention measures, including specific guidance directed at survivors, as the country continues…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda has confirmed two new Ebola virus disease cases in the capital Kampala, both involving Congolese nationals, bringing the country’s cumulative number…
KAMPALA, Uganda — The World Health Organization (WHO) says the Ebola outbreak affecting parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda has…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has received a commitment of approximately Sh1.75 billion ($13.5 million) from the United States to support Ebola preparedness efforts, as Washington…