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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 separately, follow WHO situation reports out of Geneva, and translate the science into plain language for anyone with a reason to pay attention — whether you're a global-health professional, an aid worker in the region, or an American with a flight booked to East or Central Africa.

We cover cross-border contact tracing between Kinshasa and Kampala, vaccine deployment from the WHO emergency stockpile, treatment center conditions reported by Doctors Without Borders, and the diplomatic friction shaping the public-health response. You'll hear what the CDC outbreak alert actually says — not what social media is amplifying. We distinguish confirmed EVD cases from probable and suspected, and we flag when a rumor is a rumor. No panic, no stigma, no community smearing. Just accurate, on-time Ebola outbreak news, DRC health emergency updates, and Uganda border surveillance reporting you can act on.

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#130
Yesterday · 5 min
MSF warns Congo’s Ebola response is missing cases and hospital spread — November 12, 2026
DRC Ebola response efforts are missing infections while transmission continues in hospitals, MSF warns six months into the outbreak. The United States has extended entry restrictions, while ECDC maintains its assessment that infection risk for people in the EU and EEA is very low. In this episode Democratic Republic of Congo Ebola crisis | DD News — DD News “Six months into Congo's Ebola outbreak, many cases are likely being missed, transmission in hospitals in some areas is rife and the virus is still spreading out of control, Médecins Sans Frontières said on Thursday.” CDC Extends Entry Ban for Foreign Nationals Recently in DR Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan for Another 30 Days; U.S. Citizen Travel Restrictions Remain | Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP — Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP “The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has further extended its existing entry ban, issued in response to the Ebola outbreak in Africa, for another 30 days. The new CDC order applies to foreign national travelers who have departed from or were otherwise…” ECDC keeps Ebola risk very low in the EU and EEA as DR Congo reports 10,990 confirmed cases — 2EU.brussels “The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) continues to assess the likelihood of infection for people living in the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA) as very low in the Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus. ECDC Director Pamela…” Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.
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#129
Wednesday · 6 min
Congo's Confirmed Ebola Count Passes 11,000 as IOM Says Most Route Detections Come Off Official Crossings — November 11, 2026
Government data released Tuesday put the DRC's Bundibugyo outbreak at 11,042 confirmed cases and 5,387 deaths, with WHO, ECDC and CDC counts trailing on earlier cut-off dates. The UN migration agency says 95 percent of the 71 confirmed cases found along mobility corridors were detected on informal routes, and it faces a $59.8 million funding gap. In this episode Ebola in DR Congo passes 11,000 cases, 5,387 deaths | 3News — Araba Incoom “Government data released on Tuesday put confirmed infections at 11,042 and the death toll at 5,387, nearly half of those infected.” UN agency says 95pc of Ebola cases detected along informal routes - The Standard Health — The Standard “The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN migration agency, says 71 confirmed Ebola cases have been identified along population mobility corridors since the outbreak began, with 95 per cent detected along informal routes.” Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.
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#128
Tuesday · 6 min
MSF Urges Wider Ervebo Use Against Bundibugyo as Kenya Reports One Patient Left in Care — November 10, 2026
Doctors Without Borders asks WHO's vaccine advisers to free Ervebo from research-only limits before their November 17 meeting, noting only 70,000 of 500,000 requested doses were released. Kenya's health minister says six patients have now recovered and one remains in treatment, edging the country toward its 42-day countdown. In this episode MSF DRC EBOLA: MSF calls for broader access to ERVEBO® vaccine during Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak — Médecins Sans Frontières UK “In August, the DRC government, with support from Africa CDC, requested 500,000 doses of ERVEBO® from the World Health Organization's International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision to support a broader vaccination strategy. Only 70,000 doses were released.” Kenya, WHO review Ebola response, strengthen cooperation – Kenya News Agency — KNA2 ““Kenya has recorded nine cases linked to a single transmission cluster, with no evidence of community transmission. Six patients have recovered and been discharged, two have died and one remains under treatment,” reported Duale, adding that more than 772,000 travellers have been…” Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.
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#127
Monday · 6 min
WHO Says Congo's Ebola Outbreak Is Still Spreading as an Attack in North Kivu Scatters Patients — November 09, 2026
WHO's November 6 update puts Congo at 10,668 confirmed cases and 5,198 deaths as of November 3, with most recent deaths outside treatment centres and Kenya confirming five discharges. An armed attack near Beni sent Ebola patients and contacts fleeing, and police stopped an attempt to burn an MSF treatment centre in Beni. In this episode Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya and Nigeria — World Health Organization “The high proportion of deaths occurring in communities, especially among young children, continues to highlight challenges in early case detection and timely access to appropriate care. Of the 512 deaths reported since 21 October, 335 occurred in communities and 177 in treatment…” Armed men kill at least 33 in village in Ebola-hit eastern DRC — Al Jazeera Staff ““High-risk contacts and other individuals under monitoring have all fled,” he said. “Our concern is that when probable cases end up out in the open like this, they can become a source of transmission and trigger an outbreak of the disease.”” Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.
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#126
November 6 · 4 min
British Worker Tests Positive for Ebola as Uganda Supports DRC Teams — November 06, 2026
Ebola in the DRC has infected a British healthcare worker, according to the Foreign Office, which says UK public risk remains low. Ugandan specialists are also supporting treatment teams in Aru through a cross-border health agreement. In this episode Is there a vaccine for Ebola? The treatments being developed for the Bundibugyo strain | The Independent — The Independent “The healthcare worker, who has not been named, was sent to the DRC by a humanitarian organisation in a bid to support the response to the outbreak. A Foreign Office spokesperson said: “A British citizen currently in the DRC has tested positive for Ebola. The risk to the UK…” Ugandan Infectiologists Boost Medical Expertise of Congolese Healthcare Workers in Ebola Fight — SaharaWire — SaharaWire “A team of infectiologists from Uganda's Makerere University has visited the Ebola treatment center in Aru, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, to provide technical and logistical support in the fight against the disease. The visit was confirmed by Jacques Amanga Amaa,…” Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.
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#125
November 5 · 5 min
Nigeria Says Emergency Fund Goes Beyond Ebola — November 05, 2026
Nigeria’s NCDC says a N10 billion emergency fund is intended to strengthen preparedness for multiple epidemics, not Ebola alone. In eastern Congo, Ebola survivors are helping care for children isolated from their families. In this episode WHO recalls pandemic treaty as Ebola kills more than 5,300 in Africa — The Guardian Nigeria “Meanwhile, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr Jide Idris, said the controversial N10 billion emergency intervention fund approved by President Bola Tinubu was not meant for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) alone, but to strengthen…” Arab News | Ebola survivors comfort sick children in Congo’s isolation wards — Arab News “BUTEMBO, Congo: Whenever Jerkis Mahamba hears a child cry out in the Ebola ward in Butembo, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, he puts on protective gear and rushes to their side. He has a very good idea of what they are going through. Mahamba caught the highly infectious…” Ebola Outbreak: Current Situation | Ebola | CDC — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “Investigation of additional cases is ongoing and case counts are expected to change. The DRC MoH does not include probable cases in their official reporting. Suspected cases and suspected deaths in DRC have been temporarily excluded from the count pending ongoing investigations…” Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.
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#124
November 4 · 6 min
Europe's disease agency says Congo's latest reports leave out 314 Ituri deaths, as death counts split three ways; Kenya and Uganda weigh the cost of reporting — November 04, 2026
ECDC's November 3 update puts Congo at 10,532 confirmed Ebola cases and 5,126 deaths and says 314 Ituri deaths added on October 31 are missing from the next two reports, while Africa CDC counts 5,376 deaths. In Kenya and Uganda, more travel restrictions and a closed border are raising the question of whether reporting an outbreak gets a country punished. In this episode Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus – Multi-country – 2026 | European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control — European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control “Following data harmonisation, the 31 October situation report added 314 deaths to the cumulative totals. These deaths were reported to be from Ituri and were not reflected in the subsequent reports of 1 November and 2 November 2026.” Ebola: Kenya, Uganda pay the price for doing the right thing - The EastAfrican — Hilary Kimuyu “However, if governments conclude that reporting an outbreak will automatically trigger travel bans, economic losses and diplomatic repercussions, they may face pressure to delay announcements or disclose less information than is needed.” Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.
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#123
November 3 · 6 min
Congo's own situation report puts the Ebola fatality rate at 48.8 percent, not above half; Kenya discharges patients as Saudi Arabia shuts its door — November 03, 2026
Congo's National Institute of Public Health counts 10,467 confirmed cases and 5,103 deaths through October 31, a different picture from the 51.6 percent fatality rate Bloomberg reported. In Kenya, five patients and 46 contacts are due home today while Africa CDC calls on Saudi Arabia to lift its travel ban and says most pledged response money hasn't arrived. In this episode Ebola en RDC : 10 467 cas confirmés et 5 103 décès recensés au 31 octobre - Congo Inter — Kabonzo Madila Pacheco “La République démocratique du Congo totalise 10 467 cas confirmés d’Ebola, dont 5 103 décès, depuis le début de l’épidémie, selon le rapport de situation n°170 de l’Institut national de santé publique (INSP), publié le 1er novembre 2026.” Kenya’s Ebola battle: The wins, gaps and 42-day countdown | Daily Nation — Angela Oketch “All eight people infected after the first patient were already in quarantine when they fell ill. They could be spotted and moved for treatment inside the response system, which limited exposure in the community.” Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.
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#122
November 2 · 6 min
Congo's Ebola deaths pass 5,000 as an Ituri records review lifts the fatality rate above 50 percent; WHO hopes for vaccine trial results in early 2027 — November 02, 2026
A review of Ituri mortality records added 314 previously uncounted deaths, putting Congo at 10,414 confirmed cases and 5,372 deaths (51.6% CFR) per Bloomberg, while Nigeria's two suspected cases tested negative. WHO's Meg Doherty tells NPR interim Tumaini vaccine results are hoped for in early 2027. In this episode Ebola death rate exceeds 50% in DR Congo as US tightens travel restrictions - Nairametrics — Nairametrics “According to a Bloomberg report, citing the country’s National Institute of Public Health, the outbreak has recorded 10,414 confirmed infections and 5,372 deaths, bringing the case-fatality ratio to 51.6%.” Ebola vaccine trials begin in DRC : NPR — NPR “It's hard to give an X date, but I would say we're looking forward to seeing interim results, we hope, sometime in the beginning of 2027, in the new year. And then if that looks promising, afterwards we'll be able to start rolling out vaccines, we would hope, you know, in the…” Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.
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#121
October 30 · 5 min
Congo's confirmed Ebola count reaches 10,193 as Washington funds a Bundibugyo vaccine and MSF warns of an Ervebo squeeze — October 30, 2026
ECDC's October 29 update puts Congo at 10,193 confirmed cases and 4,960 deaths, while Nigeria's contact count diverges across sources. A US award of up to $99 million backs IAVI's single-dose Bundibugyo vaccine as MSF warns supplies of the Ervebo vaccine now in use could be constrained. In this episode Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus – Multi-country – 2026 | European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control — European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control “As of 28 October 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where community transmission is ongoing, has reported a total of 10 193 confirmed cases, including 4 960 related deaths (from data up until 27 October).” IAVI awarded $36 million from BARDA for Bundibugyo virus vaccine development - IAVI — IAVI “There are currently no approved vaccines or specific treatments for disease caused by BDBV, and development of a one-dose vaccine with rapid onset of immunity is a major unmet need.” Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.
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#120
October 29 · 5 min
African health ministers vote to keep borders open as Congo nears 5,000 Ebola deaths; genomics points Nigeria and Kenya cases to Congo's lineage — October 29, 2026
At Africa CDC's virtual meeting on Wednesday, more than 40 African health ministers agreed to prepare every country and keep borders open under close monitoring, as Congo's confirmed count reached 10,141 with 4,928 deaths. Genomic results show the Nigeria and Kenya index cases match Congo's lineage, not Uganda's earlier cases, but Nigeria's infection route remains unknown. In this episode Dr Jean Kaseya: Africa Not Out of the Woods Yet on Ebola Fight | Dawan Africa | Dawan Africa — Hassan Wekesa “By the end of the meeting, the Ministers had agreed to prepare every country for possible cases and to coordinate their response across borders.” Ebola outbreak in DR Congo approaches 5,000 deaths as US issues new travel rule | CIDRAP — Stephanie Soucheray, MA “Genomic testing released today shows that recent cases in Nigeria and Kenya are from the same genetic group as current cases in DRC, but there is still no understanding of how the patient in Nigeria got infected.” Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.
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#119
October 28 · 5 min
Uganda Runs Three Ebola Treatment Centres Inside Congo as Africa CDC Backs Kenya Before Today's Ministers' Meeting — October 28, 2026
Uganda says its teams now run three Ebola treatment centres with 240 beds inside Congo, while Congo's confirmed deaths reach 4,887. Africa CDC says it has mobilised about 1.5 million dollars for Kenya as African health ministers meet virtually today. In this episode Ebola: Uganda Sets Up 240-Bed Treatment Centres in DR Congo — Claver Ndushabandi “Uganda has deployed more than 120 medical personnel and established three Ebola treatment centres with a combined capacity of 240 beds in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as part of efforts to contain the outbreak at its source and prevent further cross-border infections.” Africa CDC Commends Kenya's Decisive Leadership and Strengthens Joint Efforts to Contain Ebola - allAfrica.com — AllAfrica “In solidarity with Kenya, Africa CDC has mobilised approximately US$1.5 million in financial, technical and operational support to reinforce national response efforts.” Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.
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#118
October 27 · 5 min
Congo's Confirmed Ebola Cases Pass 10,000 as Nigeria's Only Patient Is Flown to Switzerland — October 27, 2026
Congo's health ministry data now show 10,060 confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola cases, as WHO condemns a deadly attack on health workers in Tshopo. Nigeria's index patient was evacuated to Switzerland on Monday, and Kenya released its first 20 contacts from quarantine. In this episode Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 cases as authorities race to slow the spread in African countries — Apnews “It is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history and nearly half of the 10,060 confirmed to have the virus have died, according to data from Congo’s Ministry of Health.” Nigeria not yet free despite index patient's evacuation, ... — Tribune Online ““The source case leaving the country does not reduce the risk among the 53 contacts, who include health workers and domestic staff,” the statement read. “Each person must complete 21 days of follow-up, and WHO requires 42 days without a new case before an outbreak can be…” Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.
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#117
October 26 · 5 min
Uganda Clears 60 Contacts of Kenya's First Patient and Spells Out Congo Quarantine Rules as Nigeria's Contact List Grows to 53 — October 26, 2026
Uganda discharged all 60 contacts of Kenya's first Ebola patient after 21 days without symptoms and set out 21-day, self-paid quarantine for citizens returning from Congo. Nigeria's NCDC now follows 53 primary contacts, none symptomatic as of Sunday, while the origin of its imported case stays unresolved. In this episode Uganda imposes mandatory 21-day DRC quarantine as regional Ebola threat expands | Daily Nation — Daily Nation “Ugandans returning home with a recent history of travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will now face a mandatory 21-day quarantine, Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi announced on Sunday.” Ebola: States Step Up Surveillance As Contacts Rise By 9 — LEADERSHIP “In the current incident, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has increased its Ebola contact-tracing efforts, identifying 53 primary contacts linked to the country’s confirmed case of the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.” Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.
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#116
October 25 · 5 min
Kenya Reports a Second Ebola Death in Its Single Cluster as Congo's Count Passes 9,800 Confirmed — October 25, 2026
The BBC reports a 65-year-old relative of Kenya's first Ebola patient has died, as accounts differ over one untraced contact. In Congo, WHO describes an expanded treatment centre in Isiro, and the ministry counts 9,816 confirmed cases and 4,757 deaths as of October 22. In this episode Ebola virus - BBC News — BBC “She was a close family member of the first victim, a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo.” Ebola response: Strengthening treatment and preserving essential care | WHO | Regional Office for Africa — WHO Regional Office for Africa ““This extension allows us to strengthen reception capacity and improve care for Ebola patients. It helps secure care circuits and reduce transmission risks,” emphasizes Dr Catherine Smallwood, WHO incident manager.” Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.
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#115
October 24 · 5 min
First Bundibugyo Vaccine Trial Begins in Congo as Uganda Bars Transit for Recent Congo Travelers — October 24, 2026
The Tumaini Phase 2/3 trial vaccinated its first participant in Bunia on Friday, starting with Ervebo, as WHO counts 9,704 confirmed cases in Congo. Uganda halts transit for travelers recently in Congo while Switzerland disputes Uganda's account of the Nigeria patient's travel. In this episode First participant vaccinated in pivotal Phase 2/3 Bundibugyo vaccine trial in DRC | Institute of Tropical Medicine — Institute of Tropical Medicine “There is still no licensed vaccine against Bundibugyo virus, and the cost of that absence is being counted in the DRC every day, in lives lost and in health workers who go to work without protection.” Ebola: Uganda restricts border transit, reinstates locator forms | Monitor — Monitor Reporter “As part of the strict border measures, travellers with a recent history of travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will temporarily not be permitted to transit through Uganda.” Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.
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#114
October 23 · 5 min
CDC Will Require Every U.S.-Bound Air Passenger to Attest They Haven't Been in Congo — October 23, 2026
Starting November 3, everyone flying into the United States, citizens included, must sign a statement that they haven't been in Congo in the previous 21 days. Nigeria's health minister and Africa CDC now say the country's first Ebola patient spent her trip in Kampala, contradicting Uganda's account. In this episode Order: Requirement for Attestation for All Airline or Other Aircraft Passengers Arriving in the United States | Port Health | CDC — CDC “Beginning November 3, 2026, all passengers boarding an international flight to the United States must attest (sign a statement) that they have not been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the 21 days before boarding a flight to the United States.” Nigeria's first Ebola patient holidayed in Uganda, officials say — BBC “Pate and Kaseya's comments contradict a statement issued earlier by the Ugandan ministry of health, which described the woman as a Nigerian national who had gone to eastern DR Congo for business, only transiting through Uganda.” Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.
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#113
October 22 · 4 min
WHO Says Congo's Ebola Cases Are Rising Again as Uganda Tightens Border Screening — October 22, 2026
WHO's latest situation report says Congo's Ebola transmission is intensifying again, with 9,637 confirmed cases and 4,646 deaths as of October 19, as Africa CDC calls health ministers together for October 28. Uganda is tightening screening after travelers who passed through it fell ill in Kenya and Nigeria, while Kenya searches for one Uganda-linked contact. In this episode Ebola outbreak rebounds in DR Congo as cross-border ... — The Star “"The most recent seven-day moving average indicates a modest upward trend, suggesting renewed intensification of transmission," the WHO Regional Office for Africa said in the report, highlighting the outbreak's "widening international dimension and the growing complexity."” Uganda investigates history of travellers turning up with Ebola in other countries - The EastAfrican — Nelson Naturinda “She also said some travellers were deceiving health officials to evade screening. “Some travellers take paracetamol to mask a high temperature, and it is not easy to detect this using temperature scanners,” she said.” Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.
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#112
October 21 · 5 min
Nigeria Confirms Its First Ebola Case as the U.S. Raises Kenya to a Level 3 Travel Advisory — October 21, 2026
Nigeria confirmed an imported Bundibugyo Ebola case in Abuja on Tuesday and is tracing 44 contacts, while Uganda disputes any suggestion the infection happened there. In Kenya, confirmed cases reached nine, all in one known cluster, and the State Department now tells Americans to reconsider travel. In this episode Nigeria confirms Ebola case in its capital as woman who ... — PBS NewsHour “Nigeria confirmed an Ebola case in its capital, Abuja, on Tuesday after a woman who arrived from Uganda tested positive for the virus, the Health Ministry said.” US says travelers should reconsider Kenya trips on health risks amid Ebola spread | CNBC Africa — CNBC Africa “The US State Department said on Monday it has asked Americans to reconsider any travel to Kenya and raised its travel advisory for the African nation due to health risks.” Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.
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October 19 · 4 min
Kenya Reaches Seven Confirmed Ebola Cases as Congo's Outbreak Hits an Eighth Province — October 19, 2026
Kenya's Health Ministry confirmed four more Ebola cases on Saturday, all among quarantined contacts of its first patient, for seven confirmed in total. In Congo, the outbreak has reached North Ubangi on the Central African Republic border, with 9,415 confirmed cases as of October 16. In this episode Africa CDC Reaffirms Support to Kenya Following Confirmation of Four Additional Ebola Cases – Africa CDC — Africacdc “According to the Ministry of Health, all four new cases were detected among individuals already under quarantine following exposure to the initial case. They include three healthcare workers and one family member. All four individuals are receiving supportive care at a…” DR Congo confirms Ebola outbreak has spread to eighth province | Cuppa — Cuppa “The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to an eighth province, North Ubangi, Congo's public health institute said on Sunday, confirming earlier Reuters reporting.” Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.
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