Africa’s Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers
BUNDIBUGYO, Uganda (AP) — Whenever Ebola comes, some of the afflicted choose the road to the nearest hospital.…
Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities say
KINSHASA, Congo — The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has increased to 782, with 181 deaths,…
Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup
WASHINGTON (AP) — While millions of soccer fans cheer or groan over World Cup matches spanning North America,…
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
MONGBWALU, Congo (AP) — Dr. Richard Lokudu, the medical director of Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, has received barely…
Ebola ‘spreading unchecked for months’ as patient zero traced back to January
Health care workers in Africa have just admitted patient zero zero could be traced back to Janurary, months…
Israel steps up Ebola monitoring as Central Africa outbreak spreads
Israel’s Health Ministry recently began preparing hospitals, medical teams, and public health systems following the Ebola outbreak in Central…
Ebola cases surge over 400 as fears grow over central Africa outbreak
Published on 06/06/2026 – 16:50 GMT+2 Nearly 500 Ebola cases have now been confirmed in a rapidly expanding…
How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe
Health workers in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo are racing against the clock to help…
WHO chief hails 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola, the head of the…
WHO chief visits Congo Ebola epicentre Saturday to urge community action
By Sertac Aktan with AFP, AP Published on 30/05/2026 – 20:23 GMT+2 UN health chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus landed on Saturday…
Healthcare workers in Congo face risk from rare Ebola and from community attacks
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Every time Vanny Birungi, a volunteer with the Red Cross in eastern Congo, goes…
Eastern Congo sees a third attack on health centers treating Ebola
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients at the heart of the…