Ebola Watch

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Ebola Watch is your daily six-minute briefing on the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Every weekday, we track confirmed case counts and suspected cases separat... more

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July 23, 2026DRC Ebola deaths top 1,000 as travel rules tighten — July 23, 2026
DRC Ebola outbreak deaths have topped 1,000 by Africa CDC’s count, with Bundibugyo cases still outrunning contact tracing. U.S. entry restrictions are also under scrutiny after Americans were quarantined at a New York military base and Africa CDC urged relief for Uganda.
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Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,000 people | Newser — Newser
# Ebola Outbreak In Congo Reaches Nearly 1000 Deaths
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WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) – U.S. health officials quarantined…
Africa CDC says US should lift Ebola travel restrictions on Uganda — African Insider
# Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) / Press release | Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) calls for urgent review of United States (U.S.) Ebola-related entry restrictions on Uganda
Author: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
Published: 2026-07-22T00:00:00
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Democratic Republic of the Congo - Traveler view | Travelers' Health | CDC — CDC
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CDC has temporarily restricted entry for certain travelers who were recently in DRC, South Sudan, or Uganda. Travelers should follow [after travel](https://www.cdc.gov/viral-hemorrhagic-fevers/after-travel/index.html) recommendations until 21 days after leaving an affected country.
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AfDB unveils US$13m Ebola response package for DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan - Africa Business Insight — Africa Business Insight
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced a US$13 million emergency response package to strengthen efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan.
The funding will support emergency health operations as…
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July 22, 2026DRC Ebola tops 2,400 as trials and funding race to catch up — July 22, 2026
Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC has reached 2,423 confirmed cases and 967 deaths, while South Africa tightens traveler screening, AfDB adds $13 million, and Bundibugyo drug and vaccine trials move unusually fast.
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Particle: Ebola Outbreak in Eastern DRC Surpasses 2,400 Cases and 967 Deaths — Particle
Particle: Ebola Outbreak in Eastern DRC Surpasses 2,400 Cases and 967 Deaths
## Overview
- The DRC health ministry bulletin, using data to July 19, reports 2,423 confirmed cases, 967 deaths and a case fatality rate of about 39.9%, with 734 patients in isolation and 469 recoveries.
- WHO says the outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo variant for which there is no authorized vaccine or specific…
Insecurity, poor contact tracing fuel DRC Ebola outbreak – Africa CDC - ChannelOne News — Channel One News
Insecurity, poor contact tracing fuel DRC Ebola outbreak – Africa CDC - ChannelOne News
# Insecurity, poor contact tracing fuel DRC Ebola outbreak – Africa CDC
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The Director General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Dr Jean Kaseya, has attributed the difficulty in containing the Ebola outbreak in the…
Rapid spread of Ebola spurs ‘remarkably’ quick drug and vaccine trials — Science
# Rapid spread of Ebola spurs ‘remarkably’ quick drug and vaccine trials
Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00
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More than 2 months after it was discovered, the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is still out of control. The country had reported 2423 cases by 19 July, including 967 deaths, already making this the…
South Africa steps up Ebola screening for travelers from DR Congo, Uganda-Xinhua — Xinhua
# South Africa steps up Ebola screening for travelers from DR Congo, Uganda-Xinhua
Published: 2026-07-21T16:39:30+00:00
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# South Africa steps up Ebola screening for travelers from DR Congo, Uganda
Source: Xinhua| 2026-07-22 00:39:30|Editor:…
AfDB to provide US$ 13mln to bolster Ebola outbreak response in DRC, South Sudan and Uganda - The Cooperator News — The Cooperator News
AfDB to provide US$ 13mln to bolster Ebola outbreak response in DRC, South Sudan and Uganda - The Cooperator News
KAMPALA, July 21, 2026 — The African Development Bank Group [ AfDB ] has approved grants worth US$ 13 million [about Shs 48.1 billion] to strengthen national emergency responses to the Ebola virus disease [EVD-B] outbreak and enhance efforts to contain its spread in the Democratic…
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July 21, 2026DRC Ebola toll nears 1,000 as border screening widens — July 21, 2026
Ebola outbreak in DRC has pushed reported deaths to at least 930, prompting Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia and South Africa to tighten border screening. Uganda, meanwhile, is asking countries to lift travel restrictions after discharging its last confirmed patient.
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Death toll in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo approaches 1,000 | CIDRAP — CIDRAP
# Death toll in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo approaches 1,000 | CIDRAP
Published: 2026-07-20T20:09:00+00:00
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Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's Neighbors Boost Preparedness as Ebola Cases Surge — AllAfrica
# Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's Neighbors Boost Preparedness as Ebola Cases Surge
Published: 2026-07-21T06:23:39+00:00
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Uganda, Rwanda and Zambia are strengthening border screening, disease surveillance and emergency response measures. The growing Ebola outbreak in the DRC is raising concerns about cross-border spread.
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WHO evacuated health workers from Ebola treatment center due to armed clashes — Mongabay
# WHO evacuated health workers from Ebola treatment center due to armed clashes
Author: Natalia Arbelaez
Published: 2026-07-20T18:43:55+00:00
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WHO evacuated health workers from Ebola treatment center due to armed…
Uganda calls for travel restrictions to be lifted after last Ebola patient discharged - The Ghana Report — The Ghana Report
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Uganda has started lobbying countries to lift Ebola-related travel restrictions after discharging its last confirmed Ebola patient from hospital.
The discharge of a Congolese national from the Mulago national referral hospital’s isolation centre in Kampala on Thursday triggered the…
South Africa requires health form for travellers from Ebola-hit countries | Health — Devdiscourse
South Africa requires health form for travellers from Ebola-hit countries | Health
# South Africa requires health form for travellers from Ebola-hit countries
## The new requirement comes as Uganda and the DRC continue to battle an Ebola outbreak that has resulted in more than 2,000 confirmed cases and over 800 deaths since May.
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July 20, 2026Ebola Response Gets New Cash as Canada Tightens Borders — July 20, 2026
Ebola outbreak in DRC is drawing fresh AfDB and China financing while Canada tightens temporary border measures, underscoring how Bundibugyo containment is now as much about logistics, cross-border policy and sustained partner support as clinical response.
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Three EAC countries secure $13M funding to contain Ebola outbreak — Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
The African Development Bank Group to provide $13 million to bolster Ebola response-outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Uganda
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China Boosts Africa CDC Ebola Response with Additional $2.5M for DR Congo, Uganda
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China has provided an additional $2.5 million in emergency funding to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to strengthen efforts to contain the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, as regional and international…
New Temporary Border Measures in Response to the Ebola Disease Outbreak — Public Health Agency of Canada
Ebola disease: Border measures for travellers entering Canada - Canada.ca
# Ebola disease: Border measures for travellers entering Canada
The Government of Canada has introduced temporary border measures to reduce the risk of Ebola disease entering and spreading in Canada. The health risk of Ebola disease to people in Canada is considered low at this time.
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July 19, 2026DRC Ebola Outpaces Response as Uganda Starts the Clock — July 19, 2026
Ebola outbreak in DRC is spreading faster than previous outbreaks, with WHO warning missed transmission chains are undercutting response gains. Across the border, Uganda has discharged its last patient and entered the 42-day monitoring period before an outbreak-over declaration.
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Ebola spreading more quickly in DRC, while Uganda is ... — Al Jazeera
# WHO warns DR Congo Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as Uganda reaches milestone | UN News
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Published: 2026-07-16T13:09:38-04:00
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Senior U.S. Delegation Reaffirms Support for Uganda's Ebola Response After Five-Day Visit | Nilepost — Nilepost
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A senior United States delegation has concluded a five-day visit to Uganda, reaffirming Washington's commitment to supporting the country's Ebola response, strengthening regional health security and expanding humanitarian assistance.
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July 17, 2026DRC Ebola Outpaces Response as Africa CDC Resets Plan — July 17, 2026
DRC Ebola outbreak reports have climbed to 2,073 infections and 796 deaths as WHO says response is being outpaced; Africa CDC is backing an emergency delivery plan, while researchers regroup on diagnostics, prophylaxis and vaccine strategy.
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With Over 2000 Cases In Two Months, DRC's Ebola Outbreak Continues To Outpace Response - Health Policy Watch — Health Policy Watch
With Over 2000 Cases In Two Months, DRC's Ebola Outbreak Continues To Outpace Response - Health Policy Watch
DRC Health Minister Dr Samuel Roger Kamba (right) meets health workers at Bunia General Reference Hospital after inaugurating a new Ebola treatment facilities over the weekend.
Two months after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) declared an outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo, the outbreak…
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Activates Emergency Delivery plan to break Bundibugyo Ebola transmission | Africa24 TV — Africa24 TV
# Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) / Press release | Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Activates Emergency Delivery plan to break Bundibugyo Ebola transmission
Author: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
Published: 2026-07-16T00:00:00
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# Scientific update on Bundibugyo MCM research and development
Building on the emergency scientific consultation convened on 22 May 2026 following the declaration of the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), the Filovirus…
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July 16, 2026Uganda Nears Ebola-Free Mark as DRC Response Falls Behind — July 16, 2026
Uganda Ebola response is entering the 42-day clearance countdown as the last patient is set for discharge, while MSF says DRC’s Bundibugyo outbreak has topped 2,000 confirmed cases and needs urgent scale-up.
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Uganda set to discharge last Ebola patient, starts countdown to virus-free status - TRT World — TRT World
# Uganda set to discharge last Ebola patient, starts countdown to virus-free status - TRT World
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DRC Ebola outbreak response needs urgent scale-up after ... — ReliefWeb
DRC Ebola outbreak response needs urgent scale-up after two months - Democratic Republic of the Congo | ReliefWeb
- The Ebola disease outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo continues to outpace response efforts.
- In two months, this outbreak has become the third largest, and fastest growing, Ebola disease outbreak on record.
- Expanded international support is urgently needed to ensure the…
DRC and Uganda launch first Ebola contact protection trial - Radio47 — Radio47
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Health officials in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have started a major clinical trial to test a new way of protecting people exposed to the Bundibugyo Ebola virus.
The EBO-PEP trial began on 14 July 2026. It will give the antiviral drug…
China CDC experts join intl Ebola fight - Chinadaily.com.cn — China Daily
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July 15, 2026Ebola Response Strains as DRC Spread Reaches Kisangani — July 15, 2026
Ebola outbreak DRC reports now center on unknown chains of transmission, expansion to the transport hub of Kisangani, and WHO’s new target product profile for Bundibugyo vaccines, sharpening both field containment and vaccine-development priorities.
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Ebola reaches major transport hub of Kisangani as DR Congo outbreak expands across five provinces | The Eastleigh Voice — The Eastleigh Voice
Ebola reaches major transport hub of Kisangani as DR Congo outbreak expands across five provinces | The Eastleigh Voice
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Ebola reaches major transport hub of Kisangani as DR Congo outbreak expands across five provinces
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### Overview
Bundibugyo virus disease, which is caused by Bundibugyo virus, is a severe filovirus infection with epidemic potential that requires the development of safe and effective medical countermeasures…
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July 14, 2026DRC Ebola response strains as responder infections mount — July 14, 2026
Ebola outbreak DRC responders are facing 112 health-worker infections as AP reports confirmed cases nearing 2,000 and Oxford starts the first Bundibugyo vaccine trial, underscoring containment, safety and medical-tool gaps.
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Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention calls for stronger protection of responders - Africa Business Insight — Africa Business Insight
# Africa CDC calls for more protection for health workers as deadly Ebola outbreak shows no sign of slowing | CIDRAP
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Why the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history is becoming more challenging - WTOP News — WTOP News
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The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is now the fastest-growing one in history, and new challenges keep emerging even as…
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World’s first Phase I Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine trial launched by Oxford Vaccine Group — Oxford Vaccine Group — Oxford Vaccine Group
# Oxford’s new Ebola vaccine enters first human trial: Serum Institute making over 6,20,000 doses | Health and Wellness News - The Indian Express
Published: 2026-07-13T20:23:49+05:30
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July 13, 2026DRC Ebola reaches five provinces, straining treatment centers — July 13, 2026
DR Congo Ebola cases are now reported in five provinces, with 1,873 confirmed cases and 672 deaths in a national report. Treatment facilities are at 95.1% bed occupancy as African-led surveillance, labs and cross-border systems scale up.
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DR Congo reports Ebola cases in 5 provinces, caseload nears 1,900-Xinhua — Xinhua
DR Congo reports Ebola cases in 5 provinces, caseload nears 1,900-Xinhua
# DR Congo reports Ebola cases in 5 provinces, caseload nears 1,900
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KINSHASA, July 12 (Xinhua) -- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported Ebola cases in five provinces, with the nationwide tally rising to 1,873 confirmed cases, including 672 deaths,…
African scientists build Ebola defences - The African Mirror — The African Mirror
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# African scientists build Ebola defences
THE latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is testing Africa's public health systems. But unlike previous epidemics, the response is increasingly being led by African institutions, scientists and governments working together across borders to contain the virus and…
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