PATRICK ABEGA is a journalist based in Kinshasa, Congo The Democratic Republic. TV, radio, web journalism, blogger at ****. I work for BBC Africa as permanent freelance journalist and i work for the VOA (Voice of America) as the main TV correspondent

Ebola hunter Dr Jean-Jacques Muyembe-Tamfum's lifelong fight against the virus

05 Apr 2023  |  SciDev.Net  |  English  |  Ebola Virus Research

Dr Jean-Jacques Muyembe-Tamfum, a Congolese microbiologist, has dedicated over 40 years to combating Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He is now head of a national committee of experts and has played a significant role in the development of new treatments for Ebola, such as mAb114, which he helped design. The article discusses the effectiveness of two new treatments, REGN-EB3 and mAb114, and Muyembe-Tamfum's contribution to the field. It also touches on the challenges of treating Ebola, including the persistence of the virus in body fluids like sperm. Additionally, Muyembe-Tamfum has advocated for the introduction of a second vaccine, the Johnson & Johnson MVA-BN. For his work, the Japanese government awarded him the Hideyo Noguchi 2019 Award for Africa. The article is based on an interview with Muyembe-Tamfum by SciDev.Net correspondent Patrick Abega.

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Olivia Acland is a journalist based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. She works primarily in print, photography and radio. She has also made 360 videos for Al Jazeera. Her regular outlets include: The Economist, BBC, Al Jazeera. She is featured on the Forbes 30 under 30 media list in 2017.

Ebola Ended FGM in Sierra Leone, but Now It’s Back

01 Oct 2023  |  www.vice.com  |  English  |  Ebola

The Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone temporarily halted the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) due to a nationwide ban, but the practice has since resumed. Despite the ban's initial success, enforcement has waned, and FGM remains deeply entrenched in cultural traditions. Activists like Rugiatu Turay have used the ban as an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for change. UNICEF's Zihalirwa Nalwage emphasizes education over punitive measures to combat FGM, acknowledging the cultural significance of the practice. The article highlights the challenges and potential strategies for reducing FGM in Sierra Leone, noting the need for continued dialogue and support for affected women and girls.

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Jessica AGASARO is a multimedia journalist who covered the East African community with 6years of experience

DRC declares Ebola outbreak over due to vaccine

03 May 2021  |  BusinessLIVE  |  English  |  Ebola Outbreak

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has declared the end of an Ebola outbreak in the eastern province of North Kivu, which infected 12 people and resulted in six deaths. The outbreak was contained through the use of Merck’s Ebola vaccine, administered to over 1,600 contacts and contacts of contacts, with significant support from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

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Hudson Apunyo is a journalist based in Lira, Uganda.

Ebola: Why government extended lockdown for more 21 days

05 Nov 2022  |  www.newvision.co.ug  |  English  |  Ebola Outbreak

The Ugandan government has extended Ebola-related restrictions in Kassanda and Mbende districts for an additional 21 days as announced by Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng. Despite progress in Mbende, challenges persist in Kassanda due to a weak healthcare system, myths, and unsafe cultural practices. The outbreak's epicenter remains in Mubende and Kasanda, with private healthcare facilities to undergo inspections for infection control compliance. Kampala's situation is under control, with ongoing monitoring of contacts. As of November 5, 2022, Uganda has confirmed 132 Ebola cases, with 53 deaths, 61 recoveries, and 18 patients in treatment.

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Halima Athumani is a freelance Journalist based in Uganda with a radio experience of over 13 years. Halima currently works for Voice of America-Africa desk-(Radio and Television)  https://www.voanews.com/author/halima-athumani/tvv_o, US based National Public Radio and is the current podcast host of ...

Uganda Declares End to Ebola Outbreak

11 Jan 2023  |  www.voanews.com  |  English  |  Ebola Outbreak

Uganda has been declared free from Ebola by the World Health Organization, marking 42 days since the last recorded infection. The outbreak, which began in September, resulted in 55 deaths, with Mubende district being the epicenter. Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng confirmed that all transmission chains have been interrupted. Laboratory attendant Naiga Juliet recounted the early days of the outbreak, while survivor Nabuuma Maska shared her experience of social stigma post-recovery. Ugandans are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any Ebola-like symptoms.

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Saidu Bah is a seasoned Freelance Multimedia Journalist based in Freetown, Sierra Leone, with a keen focus on investigative journalism. His work encompasses a range of critical issues including human rights, environmental concerns, socio-economic development, and breaking news. Bah's reporting is ...

Decade Since Ebola, Sierra Leone Fights Another Deadly Fever

04 Jul 2024  |  www.barrons.com  |  English  |  Ebola

Sierra Leone is grappling with Lassa fever, a decade after the Ebola outbreak. While Lassa is less deadly than Ebola, it poses significant health challenges, with a fatality rate of 15% in severe cases. The Kenema Government Hospital is at the forefront of combating the disease, focusing on rapid detection and community awareness. Despite a decline in admissions, Lassa cases are now appearing year-round and beyond traditional hotspots, partly due to deforestation. Efforts are underway to develop a vaccine, with trials in Nigeria and Liberia. The legacy of Ebola continues to affect public trust in healthcare, complicating efforts to manage Lassa fever.

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Nina Devries is a freelance multi media journalist. She is available for TV, radio and online reporting.

Demolitions in Sierra Leone Stir Controversy

01 Oct 2023  |  www.voanews.com  |  English  |  Ebola Crisis

Massive government-led demolitions in Freetown, Sierra Leone, have left thousands, including Ebola survivors like Juliana Sesay, homeless and in dire conditions. The government claims the demolitions were necessary for urban cleanup and tourism, but human rights groups, including Amnesty International, criticize the lack of alternative housing and the increased vulnerability of affected residents. The demolitions have sparked controversy, highlighting the tension between government intentions and the execution of policies impacting the most vulnerable.

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Carielle Doe is a freelance shooter/producer who has a deep love for journalism.  With a focus on human interest stories, she has worked on projects all over the world.  

Carielle worked as a shooter and field producer in Liberia for ABC News throughout the Ebola crisis.  Before Ebola, Carielle ...

After Ebola, Surf's Up Again In Liberia

30 Jan 2023  |  NPR  |  English  |  Ebola Outbreak

The article discusses the resurgence of surfing in Robertsport, Liberia, following the devastating impact of the Ebola outbreak. The town's annual surfing championship, which had been canceled during the peak of the crisis, has resumed with enthusiasm from both competitors and spectators. The competition is a sign of recovery and normalcy returning to the community. Local surfers, many of whom learned the sport from aid workers and a San Diego photographer who opened a surf lodge, are now competing eagerly. The event is now fully organized by Liberians, marking a significant milestone. The winners of the latest competition, Elijah Brown in the 'junior' category and Benjamin McCrumade in the 'senior' category, are celebrated by their peers, reflecting the close-knit nature of the surfing community. The article highlights the importance of surfing to the locals and the joy it brings to a country still healing from the scars of Ebola.

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Wolfgang Friedl is a broadcast media, Emergency Communication and C4D specialist. For the past two decades, he has worked in media and government in Colombia and, for 15 years, with UNICEF in Latin America & the Caribbean and the Middle East & Northern Africa. He instituted the ongoing MENA ...

WINNIE KAMAU is a Data journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Uganda declares end of Ebola disease outbreak

11 Jan 2023  |  www.talkafrica.co.ke  |  English  |  Ebola Outbreak

Uganda has declared the end of the Ebola outbreak caused by the Sudan ebolavirus, less than four months after the first case was confirmed. The outbreak resulted in 164 cases and 55 deaths. Key control measures, including surveillance and contact tracing, were crucial in ending the outbreak. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners supported Uganda's response, providing expertise, training, and resources. Although no vaccines or therapeutics were used, candidate vaccines were identified for future use. Health authorities remain vigilant for any flare-ups, and neighboring countries are encouraged to strengthen their outbreak response capacities.

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Charles Kombe is a highly experienced freelance journalist and researcher based in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania. With over five years of experience in the media industry, he has collaborated with both national and international organizations such as DW, VOA, BBC, Vice News, Swedish ...

Unidentified Illness Kills Five in Tanzania, Sparks Ebola Fears

18 Mar 2023  |  allAfrica.com  |  English  |  Ebola Fears

Health officials in Tanzania are investigating an unidentified illness in the northwest Kagera region that has killed five people and exhibits Ebola-like symptoms. The Ministry of Health has dispatched rapid response teams to analyze the disease, and samples have been taken for further investigation. The regional commissioner emphasized the importance of precautions, although no Ebola cases have been confirmed. Tanzania has a history of dealing with rare diseases but has never recorded an Ebola case. The situation has raised concerns due to the proximity to Uganda, which recently experienced an Ebola outbreak.

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DANIEL LUTAAYA is a journalist based in Kampala,Central Region, Uganda. He has spent over four years producing, writing and reporting on AFrican politics, diplomacy and conflict across Africa.
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I watched my roommates die, I thought I was next

19 Oct 2022  |  news247.co.ug  |  English  |  Ebola Outbreak

Dr. Colleb Tumuguzu, a frontline doctor treating Ebola patients in Mubende, contracted the virus and survived after a harrowing 19-day battle in isolation. He recounts the symptoms, the lack of PPE, and the emotional toll of watching colleagues die. Despite the ordeal, he expresses gratitude for the medical care received and plans to return to work, highlighting the critical role of healthcare workers and the challenges faced during the outbreak.

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David Mafabi is a journalist based in Mbale, Uganda.

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Stop admitting, treating patients – Museveni tells traditional healers

13 Oct 2022  |  PML Daily  |  English  |  Ebola Outbreak

President Museveni of Uganda has issued a stern warning to traditional healers and herbalists to refrain from treating Ebola patients, emphasizing the importance of seeking medical attention from government hospitals. He addressed the nation after a known Ebola contact, Twagiira Yezu Ndahiiro, sought treatment from a traditional healer and later died. Museveni stressed that Ebola is a serious disease that spreads through contact and that proper medical response is crucial. He urged the public to use ambulances instead of public transport if symptoms arise and directed security personnel to ensure compliance with quarantine measures. Uganda has confirmed 54 Ebola cases, with 19 deaths and 20 recoveries, including five health workers. The article also provides information about Ebola virus disease and precautionary measures for residents and visitors in affected areas.

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Experts slam WHO excusal of sex misconduct

09 Oct 2023  |  www.aol.com  |  English  |  Ebola Outbreak

Two experts appointed by the WHO to investigate sexual misconduct during the Ebola outbreak in Congo criticized the organization's handling of the cases, calling it an 'absurdity.' Despite findings of abuse by at least 83 perpetrators, no senior officials have been fired. Victims continue to seek justice and compensation. WHO's Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and other senior staff have been criticized for their inadequate response. The WHO has established a fund to help survivors, but its effectiveness remains unclear. Calls for independent investigations into WHO's leadership have been made.

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Linord Moudou is a journalist based in Washington, United States of America.

Health Report: Liberian health expert spoke on nation’s management of Ebola outbreak

20 Nov 2024  |  www.voaafrica.com  |  English  |  Ebola Outbreak

Liberia has taken significant steps to enhance its healthcare systems to effectively manage crises like the Ebola outbreak, which claimed over 4,800 lives in 2014. Dr. Maxo Luma, Executive Director of Partners in Health at PIH Liberia, discussed these measures with VOA's Linord Moudou, highlighting the nation's efforts in health management.

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Kanayo Ndubuaku is a journalist based in Nigeria. He covers local and international  stories concerning social problems and responses.

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For the Greater Public Good

19 Aug 2023  |  FairPlanet  |  English  |  Ebola Virus Outbreak

The article commemorates World Humanitarian Day, focusing on the role of women humanitarian workers worldwide, especially in crisis zones like Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen, and the Sahel. It highlights the increasing need for humanitarian assistance due to conflicts, natural disasters, and disease outbreaks, despite the United Nations' efforts to coordinate such assistance. The article also tells the story of Dr. Ameyo Adadevoh, a Nigerian physician who played a crucial role in preventing the spread of Ebola in Nigeria by refusing to discharge the first Ebola patient, Patrick Sawyer, despite significant pressure. Her actions triggered a swift government response, but unfortunately, she contracted Ebola and passed away on August 19, 2014.

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Paul Okolo is a journalist based in Abuja, Nigeria. He has many years of experience reporting general news, business and financial news for Bloomberg, Reuters, and Inter Press Service, among others. He also worked as a freelance reporter for Voice of America, covering health, politics, environment ...

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Wins the 2017 Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership

13 Feb 2023  |  Independent Newspaper Nigeria  |  English  |  Ebola Epidemic

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former President of Liberia, was awarded the 2017 Mo Ibrahim Prize for her leadership, which was instrumental in the country's recovery from civil war and transition to democracy. The prize, which includes a $5 million award, is not given annually but only to deserving African leaders. Sirleaf's tenure saw challenges like the Ebola epidemic and accusations of nepotism, but her leadership was ultimately recognized for maintaining stability and overseeing a peaceful transition of power to President George Weah. The article also reflects on the potential for future laureates from other African nations and the current political climate across the continent.

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Lucinda Rouse is a multimedia journalist with a focus on audio and podcasting. She is now based in London and hosts the Third Sector Podcast, a weekly show covering the charity and not-for-profit sector. She previously spent over six years in West Africa, where she reported from Liberia, Senegal, ...

The African countries battling and bracing for an Ebola outbreak

19 Feb 2021  |  The Telegraph  |  English  |  Ebola outbreak

West and Central African countries are on alert due to Ebola outbreaks in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Guinea declared an epidemic with three confirmed, four probable, and one suspected case, resulting in five deaths. The outbreak in DRC's North Kivu province has been identified as a resurgence of a previous outbreak, with two deaths reported. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised neighboring countries to be vigilant to prevent cross-border spread, especially since the region experienced a severe outbreak from 2013 to 2016.

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Jorgen Samso is a filmmaker and journalist based in Belgrade, Serbia, covering the Balkans. Video, TV, print/online and photography. Clients: PBS, Euronews, The Lancet, Foreign Policy, Politico Europe, Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN) and various Danish national media outlets.
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Health officials work to contain Ebola outbreak in Congo

01 Oct 2023  |  PBS.org  |  English  |  Ebola Outbreak

In Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo, health officials are combating an Ebola outbreak with new experimental drugs and vaccines, despite the region's ongoing conflict. The World Health Organization and other international bodies are involved, but the Congolese government and the UN face criticism for inadequate safety measures. Local and international health workers are striving to contain the virus, even as misinformation and violence complicate their efforts. The story highlights the challenges and progress in treating Ebola, including the recovery of a young patient, Janine, after 22 days of treatment.

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LISA SCHLEIN is a freelance journalist based in Geneva, Switzerland.  My reporting is largely centered around United Nations activities, including human rights, humanitarian (refugee and migration) issues, international political events, health, environment and development with a focus on Africa.  
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WHO - Sexual Misconduct and Exploitation By Staff Remains Problematic

24 Oct 2023  |  allAfrica.com  |  English  |  Ebola Outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledges ongoing issues with sexual misconduct among its staff, despite intensified efforts to prevent and respond to such cases. Over the past year, 287 allegations have been investigated, with a significant number linked to the 10th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. WHO has taken disciplinary actions, including dismissals and entering names into the U.N. Clear Check database to prevent future employment within the U.N. system. The organization emphasizes the importance of surfacing all cases to take appropriate preventive and disciplinary actions.

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Esdras Tsongo is a Researcher  and Investigative journalist based in the Eastern of Demoocratic Republic of Congo since 8 years. He is interressing by the breaking news political and humanitarian crisis.

The 'Ebola hunter': A man who spent over 4 decades battling one virus

04 Oct 2023  |  Devex  |  English  |  Ebola

Dr. Jean-Jacques Muyembe, known as the 'Ebola hunter,' has dedicated over four decades to combating the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His efforts have led to significant progress, including the development of the monoclonal antibody treatment EBANGA, which has been approved by the U.S. FDA. Muyembe's work has earned him international recognition and numerous awards. Despite his achievements, he remains focused on building research capacity in the DRC to tackle future health challenges.

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SAM WAKHAKHA is a journalist based in Kampala, Uganda with interest and passion in the science research, health, agriculture and science beats. I hold a bachelor of mass communication degree from Uganda Christian University, having graduated in 2009 I have 13 years' experience in covering these ...

Ebola fight: small clinics on the spot

02 Oct 2023  |  www.newvision.co.ug  |  English  |  Ebola Outbreak

Small clinics in Kampala are struggling to manage Ebola cases due to a lack of training and protective gear. Health experts warn that these clinics are inadvertently exposing themselves and others to the virus. The Health Ministry and WHO emphasize the need for proper referral and management of Ebola patients to prevent further spread. Promises of training and provision of PPE are made, but clinic workers like Mary Nalumu express concerns over the current lack of support and resources.

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