Ebola response in the DRC: training health workers in infection prevention and control
To strengthen the Ebola virus disease outbreak response in Bulape, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 42 nurses and laboratory technicians have been trained …
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Installation of a new and innovative Ebola treatment centre Bulape
WHO and its partners have built a new Ebola treatment centre in Bulape, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to provide safe and dignified care during the resp…
Response to Ebola in the DRC: community volunteers raise awareness among the population
Risk communication and community engagement are essential for an effective response to any epidemic. Since the outbreak of Ebola virus disease was declared in B…
Ebola outbreak response: frontline workers stay active
In the front lines of the fight against Ebola, staying active helps boost morale and keep teams fit for their mission.In Bulape, teams from WHO and their partne…
Disinfection of Bulape General Hospital
Bulape General Hospital, located in an area affected by Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has resumed full operations.Following the r…
Central African Republic is stepping up efforts to reduce home births
Central African Republic is stepping up efforts to reduce home births, as delivering without skilled care increases the risk of preventable maternal complicatio…
Rwanda steps up progress towards elimination of cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is the most common cancer among women in Rwanda. With around 1230 new diagnoses and around 830 deaths each year the disease is an ongoing concer…
Kenya steps up sexual and reproductive health and rights services for hard-to-reach populations
In Tana River County, Kenya, extreme weather and conflict had displaced around 140 000 people, as of June 2025. Difficult access to health services compounds ad…