DR Congo Ebola deaths rise to 447 as WHO launches first treatment trial
The WHO has launched the first clinical trial of Ebola treatments in DR Congo after the outbreak claimed 447 lives. Scientists hope the study will improve survival rates.
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Kenyan Court Finds Health Minister in Contempt Over US-Backed Ebola Facility
A Kenyan court has found Health Minister Aden Duale in contempt for allowing construction to continue on a controversial US-backed Ebola quarantine facility despite court orders halting the project. The ruling deepens a national debate over public health preparedness, sovereignty…
Ebola Outbreak Passes 530 Cases as Africa Races to Contain Rare Strain With No Approved Vaccine
A rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has surpassed 530 confirmed cases and more than 90 deaths, prompting an emergency continental response. With no approved vaccine for the rare Bundibugyo strain, health authorities…
840,000 Deaths a Year: Why the Future of Work Has Become a Public Health Crisis
More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to workplace stress, long working hours, bullying and job insecurity, according to the International Labour Organization. The findings raise a fundamental question for governments and employers alike: is job…
Midwife Assault at Tema Polyclinic Sparks National Push for Health Worker Safety
A suspect is due in court after the alleged assault of a midwife at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic, prompting renewed calls from healthcare professional bodies for stronger protection of nurses, midwives and other frontline health workers across Ghana. ACCRA, Ghana…
KATH CEO Suspended After Emergency Admissions Controversy
Ghana’s Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has directed the Board of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to suspend Chief Executive Officer Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo for two weeks following the hospital’s controversial announcement that it would temporarily halt new…
DR Congo Health Workers Battle Ebola Outbreak Amid Equipment Shortages and Security Risks
Medical teams in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are racing to contain a growing Ebola outbreak while protecting themselves from infection amid shortages of protective equipment and ongoing insecurity in the region. Frontline medical teams in eastern DR Congo…
Ebola Cases Nearly Double in DR Congo as WHO Chief Visits Outbreak Epicentre
Five patients recover from the deadly virus, but health officials warn the outbreak is accelerating in eastern Congo and spreading across borders Five patients have recovered from Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, but health officials warn the…
WHO Warns DR Congo Ebola Outbreak May Be Spreading Faster as Death Toll Hits 131
Health officials say more than 500 suspected Ebola cases and at least 131 deaths have been recorded in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with regional authorities warning that limited testing and cross-border movement are complicating containment efforts. KINSHASA, DR…
Social media linked to higher loneliness, as study highlights limits of online friendships
Social media use may not reduce loneliness, with new research showing that offline friendships remain more effective for emotional wellbeing and long-term health. LONDON, United Kingdom — 6 May 2026 | Social media loneliness Social media loneliness is emerging as…
Ghana’s malaria cases decline as vaccination rollout expands
Ghana’s malaria cases decline following expanded vaccination and prevention campaigns, with health officials reporting reduced infections in high-risk regions. ACCRA, Ghana — 5 May 2026 Ghana’s malaria cases have declined, with health authorities reporting a reduction in infections following the…
