By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Un
UN agencies are warning of growing resource needs to fight Ebola and support patients and their families in DR Congo. This presentation provides no new fact distinct from the figures and developments already published on the outbreak, according to Un channel.
A 65-year-old woman, Kenya’s third confirmed Ebola case and a close relative of the first victim, has died while already in quarantine. The country now has nine confirmed cases, including seven patients under care, according to Kenya’s Ministry of Health.
🇰🇪 Kenya · Source: Tuko ·
Médecins Sans Frontières plans to close its Elikiya Ebola treatment centre in Bunia at the end of October 2026, after treating 572 confirmed patients in four months. Transmission remains active, but other centres in the city are meeting needs and teams will be redeployed to areas requiring more support, according to MSF.
🇨🇩 DR Congo · Source: Kivumorningpost ·
This press review covers several reports already published on Nigeria’s response to Ebola and the 90-day economic plan. It also mentions social tensions and political statements, according to Vanguard’s newspaper review programme.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Vanguard ·
The 17th Ebola outbreak in North Kivu recorded 27 new confirmed cases and eight deaths in 24 hours, bringing the toll to 2,264 cases and 1,315 deaths, according to the Provincial Response Coordination bulletin dated 21 October. Beni recorded nine cases, including five deaths, and the fatality rate reached 58%, while 646 cases remain active.
🇨🇩 DR Congo · Source: Kivumorningpost ·
Congolese justice authorities arrest UDPS official after calls for violence in KinshasaAuthorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have arrested Fils Mukoko, a UDPS official, after he called for young people to be armed to attack Europeans in Kinshasa. Justice Minister Guillaume Ngefa confirmed his arrest in Lemba and said he would be brought before the justice authorities, according to Umuseke.
Chad orders teachers to hold 30-minute dengue awareness sessionsChad’s Education Ministry has ordered every class teacher to organise 30 minutes of dengue prevention awareness, including 15 minutes of presentation and 15 minutes of discussion. The campaign must stress standing water, sanitation and protection against mosquitoes, according to a circular signed by Vaibra Nicolas.The week in Africa
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