Category: Africa
African Coronavirus News
WHO: 63 confirmed and probable Ebola cases, 29 deaths in Uganda
“So far, 63 confirmed and probable [Ebola] cases have been reported, including 29 deaths. More...
South Sudan: Five suspected cases of Ebola infection *1 Update*
Xinhua news agency is reporting that South Sudan is investigating five suspected cases of Ebola virus disease. More...
Ebola: 65 health workers under quarantine in Uganda
Chinese news agency Xinhua are reporting that at least 65 health workers are under quarantine for possible Ebola infection in Uganda. More...
Ebola survivors should forego sex for 90 days after infection
“People who have recovered from the illness should not have sex for at least three months unless they use condoms.” More...
CDC: Severe manifestations of monkeypox
The CDC have issued a warning of severe manifestations of monkeypox seen in some patients. More...
Ebola: Six health workers at Mubende Hospital test positive
Six health workers at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital have tested positive for the Ebola Virus Disease.
Ebola: “The risk of international spread cannot be ruled out” *2 updates*
WHO – “The currently affected Mubende district [of Uganda] has no international borders – nevertheless, the risk of international spread cannot be ruled out due to the active cross-border population movement.” More...
WHO: The end of the pandemic is “still a long way off”
Just two weeks ago, WHO Director Tedros Ghebreyesus told reporters that the world had “never been in a better position to end the pandemic”, and “the end is in sight.” More...
Ebola: 21 deaths reported by Ugandan Health Ministry *1 update*
The Ugandan Ministry of Health have just released new figures on the Ebola outbreak – 21 people are now suspected of dying from the disease with 34 cases suspected cases. More...
Monkeypox: More than 64,000 cases reported worldwide
More than 64,000 cases of Monkeypox have been recorded globally since the outbreak began in May 2022. More...