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Global pandemic preparedness discussions

4 clusters · 28 sources · last updated

Latest: Egyptian Health Minister addresses UN dialogue on pandemic preparedness

During the 81st United Nations General Assembly, international health organizations and world leaders focused on strengthening global pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPPR). Representatives from the Pan A

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DRC Ebola outbreak expands and impacts healthcare workers

413 clusters · 3164 sources · last updated

Latest: Ebola outbreak in DRC spreads to two new health zones

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 late September 2026, confirmed case

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak intensifies and spreads

13 clusters · 427 sources · last updated

Latest: Ebola outbreak in DRC reaches 7,773 cases and 3,759 deaths

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

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African health financing and workforce reform initiatives

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Africa seeks sustainable financing models to bridge healthcare investment gap

During the 76th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, leaders and international organizations called for fundamental reforms to African health financing to ensure long-term stability and epidemic preparedness

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Ghanaian health policy and regional cooperation

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghana health officials address cancer burden and medical supply stability

Ghanaian health officials are addressing institutional governance, regional regulatory standards, and specific disease burdens. At the 28th Annual International Conference of the Association of Medical Councils of Afri

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Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Central Africa

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Latest: Uganda declared Ebola-free after 42-day monitoring period

An Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain has impacted several regions, with North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo serving as an epicenter. By early August 2026, the outbreak had reached 4,053 total

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