DRC Ebola outbreak and Kenya quarantine dispute

Timeline

1. 14 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Kenyan opposition leader urges tourists to delay visits over security crisis

   Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua warned tourists to postpone Kenya trips until after 2027 over a security crisis, while the Jubilee Party cautioned such warnings could hurt the tourism‑driven economy.

2. 15 days ago

   [HEALTH] 5 sources

   U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility for Americans operational in Kenya despite court order

   A U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine centre at Kenya's Laikipia Air Base is housing seven American aid workers from Congo for 21 days, despite a Kenyan court order halting its operation and protests that have caused

3. 28 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Ebola outbreak leads to suspension of transport links between Bunia, Mongbwalu and Aru in DRC

   Transport between Bunia, Mongbwalu and Aru in DRC is suspended to limit Ebola spread after several confirmed cases and deaths.

4. 29 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   US Ebola Quarantine Facility Plan Halted by Kenyan Court

   The US plan to build a $13.5 M, 50‑bed Ebola quarantine centre in Kenya was stopped by court orders after protests over health risks, secrecy and sovereignty concerns.

5. 29 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Ebola remains a global health threat despite low transmission

   Ebola, a highly lethal virus first found in the DRC, remains a global threat; Canada tightens protocols while Italian labs work on vaccines, highlighting ongoing prevention needs.

6. about 1 month ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo raises health alerts

   Ebola outbreak in the DRC, caused by Bundibugyo strain with 30‑50 % fatality, lacks specific vaccine; stringent IPC measures urged. Media hype may overstate risk, noted alongside a new Guinea outbreak.

7. about 1 month ago

   [HEALTH] 3 sources

   Kenya Health Ministry Halts Construction of Controversial Ebola Quarantine Facility

   Kenya’s Health Ministry has halted construction of an Ebola quarantine centre after a court challenge over transparency and public participation, amid ongoing on‑site activity despite the order.

8. about 1 month ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Kenya Suspends US‑Backed Ebola Quarantine Facility Construction After Court Order

   Kenya’s health ministry halted a US‑backed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base after a Nairobi high court ordered a suspension over legal and ethical concerns.

9. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Kenya cancels presidential Congo visit over Ebola as Kenyatta backs DRC peace talks

   Kenya’s President Ruto aborts a Congo visit over Ebola risk and staff are quarantined, while ex‑President Kenyatta heads Nairobi talks on Eastern DRC peace.

10. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 25 sources

    Kenya Health Minister Aden Duale Halts US‑Backed Ebola Facility After Contempt Ruling

    Kenyan Health Minister Aden Duale was found in contempt for continuing a US‑backed Ebola quarantine project; he ordered a halt, apologized, and the court extended the injunction, amid protests that caused three

11. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Stefan Quandt's €500,000 Donation Boosts Ebola Relief in DR Congo

    Stefan Quandt’s €500,000 gift enables action medeor to expand Ebola aid in DRC’s Ituri province, where over 950 cases, 250 deaths and numerous infected health workers have been reported.

12. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Germany pledges €13 million to fight Ebola in DRC and Uganda

    Germany will provide €13 million—€9 million for the DRC and regional partners, €4 million for WHO—to aid Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

13. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Kenya Ebola Quarantine Center Triggers Fatal Protests Amid US Construction

    A U.S. Ebola quarantine center in Nanyuki, Kenya sparked protests that turned deadly, with police killing at least two demonstrators. No patients have been treated and the project proceeds despite court orders.

14. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Congo Ebola Outbreak Spurs Travel Ban and Traditional Healer Use

    Congo's latest Ebola outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, has killed over 180 people. Misinformation leads patients to traditional healers, prompting WHO emergency status and a U.S. travel ban on non‑

15. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    EU and G7 Commit €580 Million to DRC Ebola Outbreak Response

    EU pledged €493 million and G7 leaders called for coordinated action as DRC faces 837 Ebola cases; Tunisia also reaffirmed support for African response.

16. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    US troops deployed to Kenya amid protests over Ebola quarantine facility

    US forces were sent to Kenya to set up an Ebola quarantine site for Americans, sparking protests that led to police clashes and three deaths.

17. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Bunia, DRC sees EU‑backed Ebola response ramp up with new treatment centre

    EU health chief Hadja Lahbib visited Bunia as the DRC intensifies its Ebola response, adding €5 million in aid and operating a new 50‑bed centre treating around 30 patients.

18. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    WHO Europe chief Hans Kluge urges fans to travel for World Cup despite Ebola restrictions

    WHO Europe chief Hans Kluge says Ebola risk is low for the World Cup and urges fans to travel as usual, while the US bans entry for travelers from the DRC, South Sudan and Uganda.

19. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Three killed in Kenya protests over US Ebola quarantine centre

    Three people were killed as Kenyan police fired on protesters opposing a U.S.-supported Ebola quarantine centre in Laikipia; a court has halted the project amid health‑risk fears.

20. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Belgium rejects US demand for Congo Ebola travel ban

    Belgium refused a U.S. request to ban Congo travellers amid the Ebola outbreak, favouring WHO‑based screening and quarantine, sparking diplomatic tension.

21. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources

    U.S. urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of World Cup

    The Trump administration urged European states on 1 June to bar travelers from the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan due to Ebola, aiming to protect the upcoming FIFA World Cup; Europe has not yet responded.

22. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    U.S. urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans before FIFA World Cup

    The Trump administration urged European states to adopt travel bans for anyone recently in DRC, Uganda or South Sudan to curb Ebola spread ahead of the FIFA World Cup, noting CDC restrictions, a $200 million U‑

23. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    Uganda's Museveni reports five‑day Ebola lull, pledges continued preparedness

    Uganda recorded five straight days without new Ebola cases; President Museveni hailed the progress, urged continued vigilance, and in a WHO meeting affirmed preparedness, regional cooperation and border‑side治疗c

24. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources

    US Presses Europe for Ebola Travel Restrictions Ahead of 2026 World Cup

    The U.S. State Department, led by Secretary Marco Rubio, urged the EU to tighten Ebola travel bans from the DRC and Uganda before the 2026 World Cup, warning U.S. restrictions could expand and noting U.S. aid >

25. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    European Union pledges €16.5 million to combat Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo

    The EU is adding €16.5 million (including €11.5 million for Africa CDC) to fight the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, covering test kits, WHO support and frontline worker equipment.

26. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Kenya blocks US-built Ebola quarantine centre amid protests

    Kenya halted a U.S. Ebola quarantine centre at Laikipia Air Base after protests and a court injunction, despite President Ruto’s support and a $13.5 million U.S. aid pledge.

27. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    WTTC urges calm as Ebola risk in Africa stays low

    WTTC says Ebola remains limited to DRC and Uganda, keeping global travel risk low; WHO lowers Africa-wide risk to low, urging evidence‑based responses.

28. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 16 sources

    Kenyan protests over US Ebola quarantine centre spark deaths

    Kenyan protests against a US‑built Ebola quarantine centre in Nanyuki turned violent on 9 June 2026, leaving at least one dead, several injured and dozens arrested, despite a court order halting construction.

29. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    EU adds €5 million to boost Ebola diagnostics in eastern DRC

    EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib announced €5 million for regional Ebola diagnostic centres in eastern DRC, raising total EU aid to €20 million and bolstering early detection amid security challenges.

30. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Bunia airport commercial flights halted again due to Ebola outbreak

    Commercial flights at Bunia Airport were suspended again five days after reopening, citing Ebola safety measures; only humanitarian and Ebola‑response flights remain operational.

31. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda raises global health concerns

    A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has sparked warnings about rapid global spread and emphasizes the need for coordinated health responses.

32. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    WHO and DRC Open 100‑Bed Ebola Treatment Centre in Bunia

    WHO handed over a 100‑bed Ebola treatment centre in Bunia, DRC, and urged community mobilisation and coordinated international aid to curb the 17th outbreak.

33. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 11 sources

    Ebola outbreak in DRC spurs global travel restrictions and health alerts

    A surge of Bundibugyo Ebola cases in DRC and Uganda triggers a WHO response, travel bans in the US, heightened EU surveillance, Mexican controls, and a rise in health‑worker deaths.

34. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Rwanda urged by US to withdraw troops from Congo as Ebola limits trap 100 migrants

    The US urged Rwanda to pull its troops from eastern Congo and imposed sanctions on rebel leaders, while Ebola restrictions left around 100 Congolese stranded at the Rwanda‑Tanzania border.

35. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Kenya protests US Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia air base

    Kenya protests a U.S.‑built 50‑bed Ebola quarantine centre at Laikipia air base, with two demonstrators killed, despite a court order to halt construction; officials say work will continue.

36. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    Kenya backs US‑funded Ebola quarantine facility despite protests

    President William Ruto said Kenya is right to host a U.S.‑funded Ebola quarantine site at Laikipia Air Base, despite court blocks and protests that killed two, as part of broader regional disease‑preparation.

37. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources

    Ebola outbreak in DRC prompts church outreach and rapid vaccine development

    The DRC's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, with over 350 cases and 61 deaths, has spurred church‑led community outreach and a fast‑track vaccine effort by Oxford researchers.

38. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Samaritan's Purse opens Ebola clinic in DRC amid WHO funding cuts

    Ebola cases in DRC exceed 1,000; Samaritan's Purse sets up a treatment centre in Ituri, while experts warn that recent donor cuts to WHO and global aid leave the world ill‑prepared for future pandemics.

39. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda prompts community and healer response

    WHO declared a public health emergency as the Bundibugyo Ebola strain spreads in DRC and Uganda. With no vaccine, community health workers and traditional healers are key to early detection and response, while跨

40. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC spreads as WHO warns response lagging

    WHO says the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC, now with 344 cases and spread to Uganda, is uncontrolled; aid cuts and limited resources hinder response.

41. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda prompts WHO alert and EU aid boost

    WHO warns Ebola in DR Congo and Uganda may be larger than reported, citing no vaccine and contact‑tracing gaps, while the EU pledges €15 million and supplies to bolster the response.

42. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Kenya protest over US Ebola quarantine centre leaves two dead

    Police fire on protesters in Nanyuki, Kenya, leaves two dead as opposition grows to a U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine centre; President Ruto defends the plan amid a court injunction.

43. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    US plans 50‑bed Ebola quarantine centre in Kenya sparks protests and expert criticism

    US builds 50‑bed Ebola quarantine centre at Kenya’s Laikipia airbase, prompting court blockage, protests and criticism from health experts.

44. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 26 sources

    Ebola outbreak in DRC triggers WHO emergency, rising cases and global response

    DRC's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak spreads to Uganda, prompting WHO emergency, case‑count revisions, global vaccine race and international travel and quarantine measures.

45. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Kenyan Senator Edwin Sifuna Accuses President Ruto of Selling Nation Over U.S. Ebola Deal

    Senator Edwin Sifuna alleges President Ruto will sell Kenya over a US‑backed Ebola quarantine deal, calling for his removal; the deal faces criticism and court orders.