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The current outbreak, first identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has now counted 10,000 patients and has spread with great speed. How can it be stopped?

In de Democratische Republiek Congo zijn nu meer dan 10.000 gevallen van ebola vastgesteld, zo blijkt uit officiële cijfers van de Congolese gezondheidsautoriteiten. Bijna 4900 mensen zijn aan de infectieziekte overleden. De Afrikaanse volksgezondheidorganisatie Afrika CDC spreekt van de snelst groeiende ebola-uitbraak ooit. Het aantal besmettingen stond afg

Africa's latest outbreak of Ebola has passed 10,000 confirmed cases, the vast majority of them in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Congolese health authorities said, resulting in almost 5,000 fatalities.

Quelque 2 684 guérisons ont été recensées, mais le taux de létalité est proche des 50 %. L’épidémie s’est propagée dans plusieurs autres régions du continent, avec des cas signalés au Kenya et jusqu’en Afrique de l’Ouest au Nigeria.

Sokoto State has intensified Ebola surveillance and emergency response measures, though the NCDC still classifies the state as low-risk for the virus. Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-heightens-ebola-surveillance-despite-low-risk-status/

Vor zwei Jahren bekam die NZZ exklusiven Einblick, wie die Station für hochinfektiöse Krankheiten funktioniert. Was damals noch Theorie war, muss sich mit der ¨Überweisung eines Ebola-Patienten nun in der Praxis bewähren.

Die Ebolaepidemie breitet sich weiter stark aus, aus Kongo liegen nun neue Fallzahlen vor. Die Dunkelziffer könnte deutlich höher liegen.

Autoridades do Centro Nigeriano de Controle e Prevenção de Doenças (NCDC) preparam uma ambulância para o envio de um caso suspeito de Ebola, em frente à sede da agência em Abuja, Nigéria REUTERS/Sodiq Adelakun O número de casos confirmados de Ebola na República Democrática do Congo ultrapassou 10.000, segundo dados divulgados pelo governo nesta terça-feira (

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Nearly half of the people confirmed to have the virus have died in DRC's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record.

DR Congo has reported more than 10,000 Ebola cases and nearly 4,900 deaths. The outbreak involves a virus for which there is no approved vaccine or specific treatment, complicating efforts to contain its spread.

The Delta State Government is strengthening its Ebola preparedness with health worker training and surveillance after a suspected case was reported in Abuj Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-strengthens-ebola-preparedness-says-no-case-recorded/

Le Kenya a signalé son deuxième décès dû à Ebola, a annoncé le ministère de la Santé vendredi soir, la victime étant le troisième cas confirmé dans ce pays d'Afrique de l'Est.

Das Ebola-Virus breitet sich in der Demokratischen Republik Kongo weiter aus. Mehr als 10.000 Menschen sind dort bislang erkrankt. Inzwischen wird weiter an der Entwicklung von Therapieverfahren und Impfstoffen gearbeitet.

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The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo has risen above 10,000, government data showed on Tuesday, a milestone that coincides with growing fears the epidemic could spread to more African countries.

Die Zahl der Ebola-Infektionen in Zentralafrika wächst schnell. Bisher wurden in der Demokratischen Republik Kongo mehr als 10.000 Infektionen mit dem Virus gezählt.

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Pacientes são testados para Ebola no Congo, Diuedonne Dirole/AFP O surto de Ebola, que avança rapidamente no Congo, chegou a 10 mil casos confirmados, mostraram dados do governo nesta terça-feira, enquanto autoridades de saúde correm para conter a disseminação da doença em vários países africanos. 📱Favorite o g1 no Google e acompanhe as principais notícias

The NCDC has defended the N100,000 weekly support for Ebola contacts, calling it an unbudgeted, compassionate measure to prevent a public health issue. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncdc-defends-n100000-weekly-support-for-ebola-contacts/

The number of Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed 10,000, government data showed, as fears that the epidemic could spread to more African countries grow.

A nurse responding to the Ebola outbreak has been killed by a group of young people armed with machetes, officials have said.

Nigeria’s Ebola index patient has arrived safely in Switzerland for treatment, as health authorities continue to monitor 52 contacts within the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-patient-arrives-switzerland-contact-tracing-continues/

A Swiss woman being treated for Ebola in Nigeria has been medically evacuated to Switzerland with her husband.

Profissionais de saúde na linha de frente da resposta ao Ebola na República Democrática do Congo REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere/Foto de arquivo Jovens mataram um enfermeiro veterano que tratava pacientes com Ebola no leste do Congo e outros profissionais de saúde estavam abrigados sob proteção policial, informaram autoridades de saúde nesta segunda-feira (26)

Myös naisen puoliso lennätettiin Sveitsiin mahdollisen tartunnan vuoksi.

The Minister of Health, Muhammad Pate, says Nigeria could be declared Ebola-free by December 7, 2026, if no new cases are confirmed within 42 days. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-may-be-ebola-free-in-december-minister/

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_2148,w_3806/743692' alt='Nigeria's Index Ebola patient is taken on a medical evacuation flight to Switzerland from Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, in Abuja, Nigeria October 26, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video. (photo credit

<img style="float: right" src="https://i.ds.at/n0C5gA/rs:fill:150:0/plain/lido-images/2026/10/26/b0018602-a36c-480c-ba40-7ebb27ad839d.jpg">Die Schweizerin ist die Ehefrau eines Mitarbeiters der schweizerischen Botschaft in Nigeria. Ihr Ehemann befindet sich in Zürich in Isolation

A woman being treated for Ebola in Nigeria has been medically evacuated to Switzerland, authorities say.

Twenty contacts of Kenya’s first imported Ebola case have been released from quarantine after completing a 21-day monitoring period without symptoms. Read More: https://punchng.com/kenya-releases-20-ebola-contacts-after-21-days-in-quarantine/

The Kano State Centre for Disease Control has conducted a simulation exercise for health workers to test the state’s preparedness for a possible Ebola outb Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-kano-holds-simulation-exercise-for-health-workers/

<img src="https://www.srf.ch/static/cms/images//320ws/ab4e4a.webp" hspace="5" align="left" >Der nigerianische Gesundheitsminister und die Rega haben die Ausreise der Patientin bestätigt. Ihr Zustand sei stabil.

Former boxing champion Peter Oboh has urged Governor Sanwo-Olu to clean up human waste on the Oshodi-Apapa highway, warning of public health risks like Ebo Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-help-clean-up-oshodi-apapa-highway-ex-boxing-champ-begs-sanwo-olu/

The WHO says Nigeria has no active Ebola cases following the medical evacuation of an infected Swiss patient and her husband to Switzerland for treatment. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-has-no-active-ebola-cases-after-patients-evacuation-who/

The Yobe State Government has activated its public health emergency response system following an imported case of Ebola in Nigeria, assuring residents. Read More: https://punchng.com/yobe-activates-emergency-response-over-ebola-assures-residents/

Au Kenya, aucun nouveau cas d'Ebola n'a été recensé dimanche. Un premier groupe de personnes placées en quarantaine a même pu quitter l'hôpital après 21 jours d'isolement. Après deux décès, sept personnes sont toujours prises en charge, tandis que de nombreuses autres attendent encore de pouvoir sortir de quarantaine. Pour l'instant, le virus semble contenu,

Erstmals seit zwölf Jahren ist ein Mensch in Nigeria an Ebola erkrankt. Via Spezialflugzeug wurde die Patientin in die Schweiz ausgeflogen. Fachleute rätseln, wo und wie sie sich angesteckt hat.

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The WHO says Nigeria is now Ebola-free following the medical evacuation of an infected Swiss patient and her husband to Switzerland, a health official says Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-ebola-free-after-patients-evacuation-to-switzerland-who/

Nigeria’s Minister of Health has confirmed the evacuation of the country’s first imported Ebola patient from Abuja to Switzerland along with her spouse. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-nigeria-flies-out-ebola-patient-via-air-ambulance-report/

<img src="https://www.srf.ch/static/cms/images//320ws/ab4e4a.webp" hspace="5" align="left" >Der nigerianische Gesundheitsminister und die Rega haben die Ausreise der Patientin bestätigt. Ihr Zustand sei stabil.

Read the latest on Nigeria’s Ebola response as contacts reach 53, the IG’s proposal for 200% police gratuity, and other top stories from PUNCH. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-ebola-contacts-hit-53-ig-seeks-200-gratuity-other-top-stories/

SDP presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has warned against any attempt to cancel campaigns or shift the 2027 general election over the Ebola outbreak. Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-sdp-presidential-candidate-warns-against-shifting-2027-elections/

The attack in eastern Dr Congo is the latest on health workers and responders to the deadly Ebola outbreak.

The Federal Government plans to equip Ebola treatment centres in states as the number of identified contacts linked to Nigeria’s confirmed case rises to 53 Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-fg-plans-state-treatment-centres-as-contacts-hit-53/

The Lagos State Government is boosting Ebola screening and surveillance at its international airport after an imported case was confirmed in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-lasg-boosts-airport-screening-surveillance/

The Lagos State Government has intensified Ebola surveillance and preparedness measures, urging residents to remain calm and vigilant after a case in Abuja Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-steps-up-ebola-surveillance-urges-calm/

Read the latest news as the FG approves a N100,000 weekly Ebola stipend for contacts and gospel singer Tope Alabi threatens a lawsuit over death claims. Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-fg-approves-ebola-stipend-tope-alabi-threatens-lawsuit-other-top-stories/

Kampala says country is Ebola free, but Swiss authorities believe a woman diagnosed in Nigeria was infected in Uganda.

Autorităţile americane introduc o nouă măsură de sănătate publică pentru prevenirea răspândirii Ebola. Începând din 3 noiembrie, toţi pasagerii zborurilor internaţionale cu destinaţia Statele Unite vor trebui să semneze o declaraţie prin care confirmă că nu au fost în Republica Democratică Congo în ultimele 21 de zile. Obligaţia se aplică indiferent de ţara

The NCDC has approved a N100,000 weekly payment for Ebola contacts in the FCT to support them during isolation and ensure compliance with monitoring. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-ebola-ncdc-approves-n100000-weekly-payment-for-contacts/

Following a confirmed imported Ebola case in Nigeria, virologists have urged healthcare workers to maintain a high index of suspicion for the disease. Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-health-workers-must-maintain-high-index-of-suspicion-experts-declare/

Renowned virologists urge Nigerians to embrace hygiene as a case of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, which has no approved vaccine or treatment, is confirmed. Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-virologists-urge-nigerians-to-embrace-hygiene-as-current-strain-defies-treatment/

Après le Kenya où un deuxième décès a été annoncé, vendredi 23 octobre, Ebola est arrivé au Nigeria. Une enquête est en cours pour déterminer son origine. Selon le ministère nigérian de la Santé, des analyses génétiques montrent un lien entre le virus de la patiente et celui identifié chez le premier patient atteint d’Ebola au Kenya. L’annonce a été faite, v