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New EVD cluster confirmed in DRC
The World Health Organization has confirmed a new cluster of Ebola Virus Disease cases in Équateur Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Enhanced surveillance, contact tracing, and ring vaccination are underway. Health workers have been deployed to affected zones.
Source: WHO Official SitePrecautionary screening at Uganda-DRC border
Following the DRC alert, Uganda has activated precautionary health screening at major border crossings. No confirmed cases in Uganda. Travelers are advised to monitor for symptoms and report to health authorities if they have recently visited affected areas.
Source: CDC Official SiteWHO updates Ebola response guidelines
The World Health Organization has released updated Ebola response guidelines incorporating lessons from the 2021–2022 DRC outbreak. Key updates include revised PPE protocols, improved community engagement strategies, and updated treatment protocols for healthcare workers.
Source: WHO Official SiteGuinea outbreak declared over
WHO officially declared the end of the Ebola outbreak in Guinea's Nzérékoré region after 42 consecutive days with no new confirmed cases. The response involved vaccination of over 11,000 people and treatment of 23 confirmed cases. Surveillance remains active.
Source: WHO Official SiteNorth Kivu outbreak response concluded
The 14th Ebola outbreak in DRC's North Kivu province was declared over in January 2025. The response demonstrated improved community trust and faster case detection compared to previous outbreaks in the region.
Source: WHO Official SiteCDC updates travel health notices
The CDC has updated its travel health notices for Central and West Africa. Travelers to DRC and neighboring countries are advised to avoid contact with sick people and wild animals, practice strict hand hygiene, and seek immediate medical attention if symptoms develop within 21 days of travel.
Source: CDC Official Site