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East Africa’s private sector is warning that the Ebola outbreak must not be allowed to paralyze trade. The East African Business Council (EABC) has urged governments to coordinate health measures across borders, while health ministers and international agencies stress that reactive closures could worsen risks by driving movement underground. The East African Business Council (EABC) has urged governments, border agencies, and businesses to remain calm and coordinated in their

The United Kingdom has pledged fresh funding to help contain the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, directing resources to frontline responders, sanitation systems, and maternal health facilities. The move comes as WHO and African partners warn that the Bundibugyo strain, with no licensed vaccine, demands not only emergency action but long‑term investment in community‑driven health resilience. Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is once again grappling w

Experts in menstrual health and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are calling for urgent action to close persistent gaps in access to menstrual health services and clean water, warning that these challenges undermine the dignity, education, and rights of women and girls. In Uganda, menstrual health and WASH challenges remain deeply intertwined. A 2025 audit revealed that 64% of schoolgirls miss classes due to lack of menstrual materials and inadequate sanitation facilit

Kenya has stepped up efforts to cut reliance on imported vaccines, with Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga leading a tour of the Kenya BioVax Institute in Embakasi alongside French Minister for International Development Éléonore Caroit and global partners. The visit showcased Kenya’s ambition to build local manufacturing capacity, strengthen health security, and position itself as a regional hub for vaccine production. Kenya’s push to secure its vaccine f