Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 00:22:22
Loading weather…

Epidemic Preparedness

Latest

Our Best Defense Against Bundibugyo Ebola

The Frontline Is The Community: Why Trust And Early Warning Are Our Best Defense Against Bundibugyo Ebola

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. […]

...

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Wellcome Pledge US$300 Million To CEPI For Covid-19 Pandemic Response

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 […]

...

Categories

Headlines

CMS Africa logo with vibrant colors representing digital content management across Africa, Top News around Africa at africa.com