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By Dr. Githinji Gitahi, the Group CEO, Amref Health Africa. On May 17, 2026, the World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The immediate threat is the Bundibugyo strain, a rare variant with no approved vaccine or treatment. […]
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And To Accelerate Epidemic Preparedness The foundations call on world leaders to support the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to help end the COVID-19 crisis, prepare for future pandemics, and address epidemic threats. Today the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Wellcome each pledged US$150 million for a total of US$300 million to the Coalition […]
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