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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe 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.
By David AbonyoKenyan health authorities are continuing surveillance and laboratory testing as part of measures aimed at ensuring early detection and preventing the spread of the disease
By Chrispho OwuorMSF said DRC recorded more than 108,643 suspected measles cases between January and July 19, with 1,394 deaths reported.
By Bradley BosireCongo Ebola outbreak nears 3,000 cases as death toll tops 1,300
By Samuel OtienoHunt 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.
By Bradley BosireThe 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiEastern 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe doctor was "immediately admitted to a specialised facility" and is in a stable condition, the French health ministry said on Wednesday.
By Samuel OtienoThe 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe 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.
By Bradley BosireFally 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.
By Bradley BosireDR 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.
By Bradley BosireWHO 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiUganda has already recorded seven cases of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola since the outbreak was first detected in the DRC on May 15.
By Maureen KinyanjuiUganda Airlines said the move was intended to protect passengers, crew members and the wider public as authorities continue to monitor developments surrounding the outbreak.
By Rose AchiengInside 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe deal is expected to include U.S. support in addressing an ongoing rebellion in eastern Congo, which Kinshasa says is backed by Rwanda.
By Brenda SockyThis allocation will be combined with funding from China and other lenders to support the construction.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe peace effort is part of a broader initiative led by the Trump administration.
By Maureen KinyanjuiJustice Minister Constant Mutamba said on Wednesday that the government had gathered enough documents, witness accounts, and evidence to justify action against Kabila.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the signed declaration in Goma, both parties agreed to stop all hostilities with immediate effect.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKabila, who served as president for 18 years until 2019, still leads the People's Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD).
By Brenda SockyDiplomatic sources involved in discussions between Rwanda and SADC confirmed that Rwanda has accepted the arrangement for troops to travel overland.
By Maureen KinyanjuiLast week, a source revealed that representatives from the Congolese government and the M23 rebels held a discreet meeting in Doha, marking the first such encounter in years.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Americans had their sentences commuted last week, allowing them to serve the remainder of their time in the United States, the presidency added.
By Brenda SockyMore than 41,000 Congolese refugees have reached Uganda since January, part of a steady flow fleeing insecurity in Rutshuru, Masisi, and Goma.
By Maureen KinyanjuiResidents are desperately attempting to escape the rising waters, using homemade canoes or navigating the floods by wading or swimming to safety.
By Brenda Socky