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– The World Health Organization has called for an expanded Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the virus continues to spread through multiple provinces. As of Sept. 1, government data confirms there have been 6,250 confirmed

The Democratic Republic of the Congo health authorities began vaccinating populations against Ebola in Kisangani on Thursday, initiating a focused effort in Tshopo Province’s capital to safeguard frontline personnel. This campaign prioritizes healthcare workers, emergency response teams, and individuals with

– The European Commission has enhanced its efforts against the Ebola crisis by acquiring €2.1 million worth of PCR tests specifically for the Bundibugyo virus outbreak. This procurement includes open-platform diagnostic tests designed for laboratories to integrate seamlessly with their

– In response to the expanding Ebola outbreak, health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have secured a total of 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses. As of Aug. 18, officials reported 5,208 confirmed cases along with 2,476 fatalities. The

– The World Health Organization reports that the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could be contained within three months if adequate resources are allocated to the response efforts. Official data up to Aug. 16 show a

– In 2025, the Democratic Republic of the Congo documented a total of 26,064,143 malaria infections, highlighting the disease’s extensive reach across the country. During the same year, health officials confirmed 29,938 deaths related to malaria. Guy Esebe Dembo, who

– Health authorities worldwide issued a warning on Friday, indicating that the emergency situation in Central Africa is rapidly intensifying. The World Health Organization reported that if active community transmission persists and logistical hurdles in remote areas are not addressed,

– According to official figures through Aug. 7, Ebola has resulted in 1,916 fatalities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The authorities have confirmed a total of 4,209 infections during this outbreak. The current total exceeds the previous figure

– Chad’s public health authorities have confirmed a critical waterborne health crisis that has resulted in 13 deaths since the government issued official statements late last month. As per the latest data from the Ministry of Public Health of Chad,

– In 2022, data from Belgian public health institute Sciensano indicated that obesity was associated with 9,509 fatalities, accounting for 8.2 percent of the nation’s total recorded deaths that year. This official report marks the first systematic attempt by public