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Join us live for a @WHOAFRO media briefing on the latest developments in the Ebola response in the African region.
Hear from @WHOAFRO Regional Director @ProfJanabi, Kenya’s Director-General for Health @DrPatrickAmoth, and other experts as they share the latest on the response.
🗓️ Thursday, 22 October 2026
⏰11:00–12:00 GMT
Follow-up care for Ebola survivors is an essential part of any Ebola outbreak response. After discharge from treatment centres, survivors need continued physical and psychosocial support, provided through dedicated survivor follow-up clinics.
With support from @OCHAFunds and @FCDOGovUK, @WHO has helped establish the first two clinics, in Bunia and Beni.
🎥 Follow the journey of an Ebola survivor at the Bunia clinic.
WHO African Region retweeted
The Government of Nigeria has acted swiftly following the detection of an Ebola case, taking measures to protect the public and prevent further spread.
WHO is working closely with the health authorities to strengthen all aspects of the response.
Clear water is not always safe water. Lead and other contaminants can enter drinking-water through pipes, solder and fittings. Finding the source is how we ultimately stop the exposure.
Where lead-containing materials are in use, water suppliers, consumers and other stakeholders can take action to mitigate exposure to lead in drinking-water.
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Stay up to date on the #Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus.
Read the latest situation report (data as of 19 October 2026; Nigeria data as of 20 October 2026) ➡️ bit.ly/4sprKA4
WHO African Region retweeted
The Ministry of Health confirms one more case of Ebola (Bundibugyo Virus Disease) in Kenya, bringing the total to 9 confirmed cases.
The new case is a known contact of the index case and was already in quarantine when he fell ill.
There is currently no evidence of community transmission.
All 8 patients are improving and responding well to treatment through supportive care from dedicated clinical teams.
WHO advises against all restrictions on travel, trade and public gatherings.
From 19 to 24 October, South Sudan is conducting a full-scale simulation exercise to test and strengthen its preparedness and response capacities for a potential Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak.
Supported by @WHO and partners, the exercise is testing coordination across national and subnational emergency response teams, validating existing preparedness plans and identifying gaps that need to be addressed.
Strengthening preparedness today is key to detecting threats early, responding rapidly and protecting communities.
As countries in the African Region work to detect and respond to Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD), knowing the facts is essential.
BVD is a severe and often fatal form of #Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus. Learn more⬇️
#ViralFacts
@viralfacts
Nigeria has confirmed an imported case of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Federal Capital Territory, making it the fifth country to detect the virus since the outbreak was declared in the DRC on 15 May 2026.
The patient, a woman with a recent travel history to Uganda, is in isolation and receiving medical care. The authorities have identified 44 contacts, who are being monitored, as contact tracing and investigations continue.
WHO is working closely with Nigeria’s health authorities and partners to support case investigation, contact tracing, infection prevention and control, and the provision of essential supplies to protect health workers and communities.
Read more: afro.who.int/countries/niger…
WHO today handed over 48 motorcycles to the @MinSanteRDC for use in health zones in Ituri affected by the Ebola outbreak.
Part of a broader allocation of 150 motorcycles across affected provinces, this support will help strengthen disease surveillance and response, including early detection, alert investigation and active case finding in hard-to-reach areas.
WHO African Region retweeted
Diseases do not recognize borders, but preparedness and collaboration can stop them in their tracks.
Today, @WHO joined the @MinofHealthUG, diplomatic missions and development partners to discuss #Uganda's readiness in the face of the ongoing #Ebola outbreak in the #DRC and recent cases reported in #Kenya.
The meeting highlighted a shared commitment to sustained preparedness, strong surveillance, cross-border collaboration and community engagement. Because the most effective outbreak response begins before a case is detected.
RT @WHOGhana: This year, Ghana officially closed its circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) outbreak.
While this is signif…
The Preparedness Data Exchange (PDX) is now live in the #DRC, making it the first country in the Region to deploy the platform to strengthen health emergency preparedness and public health intelligence.
afro.who.int/countries/democ…
