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Duale said the Ministry of Health would also not issue quarantine or Ebola-free certificates for travel purposes, arguing that such requirements have no basis under the International Health Regulations.
In its situation update published on November 11, 2026, the CDC reported 11,021 confirmed cases and 5,358 deaths across affected countries as of November 8, with the DRC accounting for 10,990 cases and 5,354 deaths.
The PS explained that the exercise was informed by the need to balance the cost of maintaining diplomatic missions against the country’s changing national development priorities
The soldiers were reportedly taken into custody on October 20 after allegedly deserting their positions in Walikale and retreating when fighters from the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), a rebel coalition that includes the M23, launched attacks.
An attack in Cantine-Aloya, North Kivu, reportedly killed at least 24 civilians and forced Ebola patients to flee treatment. Africa CDC is warning that disrupted care, contact tracing and surveillance could increase transmission risks.
The Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday that the five male patients, two treated at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and three at The Nairobi Hospital, had completed treatment and remained free of symptoms before their discharge.
The kingdom says the restrictions build on preventive measures introduced in 2019 and strengthened in May this year.
The disagreement followed Muturi’s demand for a detailed account of how a traveller who reportedly arrived in Kenya from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was cleared at the airport and later taken to hospital.
The CS said more than 652,000 travellers have been screened at Kenya’s 15 Points of Entry as part of intensified surveillance, while 4,971 health workers have been trained in Ebola preparedness and response.
Kenyan health authorities are continuing surveillance and laboratory testing as part of measures aimed at ensuring early detection and preventing the spread of the disease
MSF said DRC recorded more than 108,643 suspected measles cases between January and July 19, with 1,394 deaths reported.
Congo Ebola outbreak nears 3,000 cases as death toll tops 1,300
Hunt said he decided to volunteer after following reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and wanted to play a role in efforts to fight the disease.
The first delivery weighed 4.5 tonnes and contained 279 packages of emergency medical equipment. Among the supplies were Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits, sample transportation kits, infrared thermometers, face shields, heavy-duty protective boots and other materials used to prevent the spread of infections.
The outbreak has spread beyond Ituri, with confirmed cases also reported in four other provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo as well as neighbouring Uganda.
Eastern DR Congo has endured decades of conflict and instability. The latest violence comes as government forces continue fighting the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group in North and South Kivu, regions that are also grappling with an Ebola outbreak.
The doctor was "immediately admitted to a specialised facility" and is in a stable condition, the French health ministry said on Wednesday.
The World Health Organization confirmed that shipments of the experimental treatment, alongside other candidate therapies, are already being sent as preparations for trials advance in Congo and nearby countries. Health teams are working to enrol patients at selected treatment centres under coordinated study plans.
The funding was announced during the ongoing G7 Summit in France, where President William Ruto is among heads of state attending discussions on global security and health threats.
Fally Ipupa was named a knight of the National Order of the Leopard in DR Congo, announced on state television by a presidential spokesperson. The honour recognizes contributions to national life and promotion of Congolese music.
DR Congo’s Health Ministry says 71 new Ebola cases were confirmed within 24 hours, raising the total to 452. Most new cases are in Ituri and North Kivu, amid ongoing insecurity and weak health systems.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the number of suspected cases has dropped from more than 1,000 to 116, as ongoing testing continues to confirm or rule out infections.
The International Aids Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) is leading work on one of the vaccines, while the University of Oxford and pharmaceutical company Moderna are also developing separate candidates targeting the same strain.
Uganda has already recorded seven cases of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola since the outbreak was first detected in the DRC on May 15.
Uganda Airlines said the move was intended to protect passengers, crew members and the wider public as authorities continue to monitor developments surrounding the outbreak.
Inside the country, stricter controls have been introduced in high-risk border areas. Weekly markets in border sub-counties have been suspended, while cultural events and celebrations that usually attract large crowds in districts along the Uganda-DRC border have also been stopped temporarily.
The deal is expected to include U.S. support in addressing an ongoing rebellion in eastern Congo, which Kinshasa says is backed by Rwanda.
This allocation will be combined with funding from China and other lenders to support the construction.
The peace effort is part of a broader initiative led by the Trump administration.
Justice Minister Constant Mutamba said on Wednesday that the government had gathered enough documents, witness accounts, and evidence to justify action against Kabila.