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Topic: Ebola

Lobby sues Health CS, AG for contempt in Ebola quarantine facility saga

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-06-11 22:05:03

Lobby group sues Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and the Attorney General Dorcas Oduor for allegedly defying the court on the Ebola quarantine facility being built at Laikipia Airbase.

Africa CDC raises concern over gaps in contact tracing as Ebola crisis escalates

By Eunice Omollo   2026-06-11 19:03:38

Africa CDC has expressed concern over gaps in contact tracing and funding, saying that the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda could worsen if urgent action is not taken.

'No Ebola here': misinformation stalls DR Congo response

By AFP   2026-06-11 09:24:32

Misinformation is hampering efforts to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak in the DRC, as distrust spreads alongside the virus.

WHO, Africa CDC raise alarm over Ebola funding shortfall as outbreak spreads

By Eunice Omollo   2026-06-10 19:55:21

WHO and Africa CDC raise alarm over Ebola funding shortfall as outbreak spreads in DRC and Uganda

Race Against Ebola: Gavi, CEPI Launch Fast-Track Vaccine Plan for Bundibugyo Strain

By Eunice Omollo   2026-06-10 14:34:02

Gavi and CEPI have launched a $40 million initiative to fast-track a trial-ready vaccine for the Bundibugyo Ebola strain before future outbreaks occur.

Kenyans arrested protesting US Ebola centre

By AFP   2026-06-09 17:20:56

Several Kenyans were arrested on Tuesday in the latest protests against an Ebola quarantine centre being built for US citizens in a tourist town.