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DRC Ebola outbreak expands and impacts healthcare workers

408 clusters · 3153 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Democratic Republic of the Congo begins Ebola vaccine trials

The Bundibugyo-strain Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to escalate, marking the fastest-growing and deadliest epidemic in the country’s history. As of mid-September 2026, confirmed cases

DR Congo Ebola outbreak intensifies and spreads

12 clusters · 411 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Bundibugyo virus outbreak highlights challenges in epidemic response

The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in the nation’s history. As of mid-September 2026, official data from the National Institute of Public Health (INSP) indicated th

Kenya and East Africa El Niño flood preparedness

12 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Kenya increases preparedness for upcoming rainy season

Kenya and Tanzania are intensifying preparations for El Niño-related flooding, with the World Meteorological Organization forecasting the phenomenon will persist through February 2027. In Kenya, authorities warn that app

African immunization strategy and coverage efforts

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Chad addresses vaccine hesitancy during African Vaccination Week

African nations are working to accelerate the Continental Immunization Strategy (CIS) to address vaccination coverage that remains below pre-pandemic levels. Following a high-level meeting hosted by the Africa CDC in The

Ebola outbreak in Central Africa

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: South Sudan establishes Ebola task force to prevent regional spillover

An Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain was officially declared in the Haut-Uélé province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on July 10, 2026. Efforts to manage the epidemic have faced challenges due to se