https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=ebola&parent=healthEbola RSS feeds.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:02:42 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/ebola-response-highlights-value-of-african-science/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/ebola-response-highlights-value-of-african-science/With African scientists leading the way in the latest Ebola response Catherine Kyobutungi makes the case for long-term investment. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:47:01 GMT+0000Catherine Kyobutungihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/experts-warn-mistrust-is-fuelling-drc-ebola-outbreak/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/experts-warn-mistrust-is-fuelling-drc-ebola-outbreak/Communities are angry that other health threats facing the country have been ignored, officials say. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:31:13 GMT+0000Titilope Fadarehttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/africa-races-for-ebola-vaccine-as-outbreak-outpaces-response/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/africa-races-for-ebola-vaccine-as-outbreak-outpaces-response/Scientists race to build the first Bundibugyo vaccine as Ebola crosses borders with no cure in sight. Tue, 2 Jun 2026 04:55:13 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/medics-fight-drc-ebola-outbreak-without-protective-gear/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/medics-fight-drc-ebola-outbreak-without-protective-gear/Sun, 24 May 2026 09:14:22 GMT+0000Maghene Debahttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/uganda-drc-race-to-contain-rare-ebola-outbreak/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/uganda-drc-race-to-contain-rare-ebola-outbreak/Uganda moves to trace contacts, cancels pilgrimage after rare Ebola strain crosses from DRC. Mon, 18 May 2026 04:30:41 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/uganda-contains-ebola-but-warns-its-not-over-yet/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/uganda-contains-ebola-but-warns-its-not-over-yet/Mon, 3 Mar 2025 03:00:37 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/podcast/preparing-africa-for-future-pandemics/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/podcast/preparing-africa-for-future-pandemics/Following previous disease outbreaks in Africa and its dire consequences, it's important the region prepares for future health emergencies. Thu, 2 Nov 2023 11:18:00 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/podcast/ebola-outbreak-hits-uganda/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/podcast/ebola-outbreak-hits-uganda/An Ebola strain with no licenced vaccine has hit Uganda for the first time in a decade. Wed, 5 Oct 2022 03:00:27 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/ebola-lessons-helping-west-africa-control-covid-19/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/ebola-lessons-helping-west-africa-control-covid-19/Lessons from the 2014-16 Ebola outbreak in West Africa are helping the region to control COVID-19, researchers say Thu, 27 May 2021 11:09:30 GMT+0000Francis Kokutsehttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/africa-science-focus/covid-19-whats-next-for-tanzania/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/africa-science-focus/covid-19-whats-next-for-tanzania/Will Tanzania’s new president Samia Suluhu Hassan chart a new course for the country’s COVID-19 response? Wed, 24 Mar 2021 05:20:58 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/africa-science-focus/can-ebola-virus-be-sexually-transmitted/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/africa-science-focus/can-ebola-virus-be-sexually-transmitted/Sexual transmission of Ebola virus could cause challenges for control efforts, as well as survivors of the disease. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 04:26:00 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/supply-delays-hit-planned-ebola-vaccine-stockpile/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/supply-delays-hit-planned-ebola-vaccine-stockpile/Emergency stockpile of Ebola vaccine announced, but target of 500,000 doses could take up to three years. Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:54:39 GMT+0000Julien Chongwang, Ruth Douglashttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/ebola-outbreak-in-drc-is-international-emergency-says-who-1/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/ebola-outbreak-in-drc-is-international-emergency-says-who-1/The WHO declares Ebola a ‘public health emergency of international concern’ after the disease spread to Goma. Fri, 19 Jul 2019 09:10:16 GMT+0000Amzath Fassassi & Patrick Abegahttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/ebola-preparedness-at-risk-due-to-inadequate-funding/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/ebola-preparedness-at-risk-due-to-inadequate-funding/Inadequate funding is threatening Ebola preparedness efforts in nations bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo. Fri, 28 Jun 2019 12:16:06 GMT+0000Gilbert Nakweyahttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/who-under-pressure-over-ebola-response-1/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/who-under-pressure-over-ebola-response-1/Critics say WHO’s failure to raise the outbreak’s status will stymie international support. Tue, 18 Jun 2019 01:31:22 GMT+0000Ruth Douglashttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/preparing-for-future-ebola-outbreaks-in-zambia/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/preparing-for-future-ebola-outbreaks-in-zambia/Zambia has trained health workers in provinces neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo to help fight Ebola. Thu, 11 Oct 2018 02:57:30 GMT+0000Moses Michael-Phirihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/ebola-epidemics-wake-up-call-to-africa/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/ebola-epidemics-wake-up-call-to-africa/For Africa to effectively deal with future epidemics, tackle current challenges, writes Biruktayet Bihon. Wed, 4 Jul 2018 12:08:15 GMT+0000Biruktayet Bihonhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/mobile-app-tanzania-track-epidemics/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/mobile-app-tanzania-track-epidemics/Tanzanian researchers create an app that enables community health workers to detect and report disease outbreaks. Wed, 27 Jun 2018 12:34:21 GMT+0000Syriacus Buguzihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/trial-shows-ebola-vaccine-gives-100-per-cent-protection/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/trial-shows-ebola-vaccine-gives-100-per-cent-protection/The findings of a trial shows that an experimental Ebola vaccine could protect up to 100 per cent of people. Mon, 30 Jan 2017 12:44:24 GMT+0000Lisbeth Foghttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/ebola-vaccine-under-consideration-emergency-use/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/ebola-vaccine-under-consideration-emergency-use/The WHO is assessing a new Ebola vaccine for use in emergency response to future outbreaks. Mon, 17 Oct 2016 12:04:39 GMT+0000Esther Nakkazi