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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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…
DR Congo Ebola outbreak grows as Oxford scientists fast-track vaccine
WHO says the Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo now poses a “very high” national risk as Oxford researchers prepare a vaccine candidate for potential trials within months. GENEVA/KINSHASA — The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing at least 750…
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…
Mahama Calls for New Global Health Order Built on Self-Reliance
President John Dramani Mahama says declining international aid and cuts to global health funding are forcing African countries to rethink healthcare financing, sovereignty and long-term resilience. GENEVA, Switzerland — President John Dramani Mahama has called for a new global health…
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…
