US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo

Kinshasa, Congo — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that a US citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, as the central African country seeks to contain the outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it is working with the … Read more

WHO Assesses Ebola Transmission Risk to Egypt as Low, Egypt’s Preparedness Praised

Media Center of the Egyptian Council of Ministers He said On Tuesday, June 9, the World Health Organization praised the strength of Egypt’s epidemic surveillance system and the readiness of trained rapid response teams to manage any potential health emergencies, amid global concerns related to the Ebola virus. According to the World Health Organization Information … Read more

Egypt Confirms No Ebola Cases, Urges Citizens to Avoid Non-Essential Travel to Affected Areas

Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population Announce The United Nations Secretary-General confirmed on Sunday, May 24, that the country remains free of Ebola cases, stressing that the current risk to citizens remains low despite growing global concern about the virus. Ebola is an acute viral disease that can cause fever, internal bleeding, and organ failure. … Read more