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We, the Leaders of the G7, call for a strong and coordinated response to address the health security risks posed by the re-emerging outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. Partner countries of the G7, Egypt, India, Kenya and the Republic of Korea, also support this call. We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and the burden that the disease is inflicting on the affected communities and stand in solidarity with the countries affected. The current outbreak…

Nairobi, June 16 (SANA)Operations Manager at the International Federation ofRed Crossand Red Crescent Societies, Bruno Michon, said on Tuesday that theEbola outbreakin eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has not yet reached its peak, warning it could continue for up to a year. Quoted by Reuters, Michon told journalists via video link from easternDR Congo: “It is very difficult to accurately determine the extent of the outbreak, but I believe we have not yet reached the peak,” adding, “We f…

“We, the Leaders of the G7, call for a strong and coordinated response to address the health security risks posed by the re-emerging outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. Partner countries of the G7, Egypt, India, Kenya, and the Republic of Korea also support this call. We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and the burden that the disease is inflicting on the affected communities and stand in solidarity with the countries affected. The current outbrea…

Evian, June 16 (SANA)G7 leaders, meeting at the Evian Summit inFranceon Tuesday, called for a strong and coordinated response to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, warning that the epidemic has not yet peaked and could continue for another year. In a joint statement published on X, the leaders said the outbreak poses health security risks in the DRC and Uganda and called for efforts to prevent its global spread. Leaders' call for a coordinated response t…

Kinshasa, June 14 (SANA)The number of confirmedEbola casesin the Democratic Republic of theCongohas risen to approximately 710 over the past 24 hours, according to figures released by the country’s health authorities. The Congolese Ministry of Health said in a post on the X platform on Saturday that the confirmed cases include 149 deaths linked to the outbreak. The Congolese government said around 300 people are currently being treated in hospital isolation wards, noting that the spread of the…

GENEVA June 11 (SANA)TheWorld Health Organizationhas said that the risk ofEbolaspreading during the2026 FIFA World Cupremains low, urging fans to proceed with their travel plans and enjoy the tournament despite ongoing outbreaks in parts of Africa. Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, said the current health assessments do not justify widespread travel restrictions or changes to fan travel plans, emphasizing the importance of following official health guidance and staying i…

Following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of the Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, the Ministry of Health and Wellness wishes to advise members of the public to review their travel plans and avoid traveling to or transiting through affected countries. Although the WHO assesses the risk as high in the African region and low globally, the Ministry has further enhanced its port of entry health surv…

Nairobi, June 12 (SANA)The World Health Organization warned Friday that theEbolaoutbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo may be significantly larger than official estimates, citing “blind spots” in high-risk areas. “There are still a number of blind spots in some high-risk areas, and surveillance in those areas is urgently needed,” Olivier le Polain, an epidemiologist withWHOin Beni, eastern Congo, told Reuters. Among other major challenges is a severe shortage of isolation beds, with only…

Press release |Date: 05/06/2026|Ministry of Foreign Affairs Norway is stepping up its efforts to address the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and is providing NOK 15 million to support the response of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in the region. The outbreak is spreading rapidly in a conflict-affected area with weak health systems, and extensive humanitarian needs make the situation particularly serious. ‘This is a serious outbreak that …