DRC Ebola counts rise as regional preparedness tightens — September 09, 2026

DRC Ebola outbreak counts rose to 6,604 confirmed cases and 3,175 deaths, while Uganda and South Sudan formalized cross-border health cooperation and AVSI expanded preparedness work in the Kivus. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola Cases in DR Congo Reach 6,600 - Public Health Institute | NAMPA — NAMPA https://www.nampa.org/text/23009392 2. DRC Races to ‘Get Ahead of the Virus’ - Africa Defense Forum — Africa Defense Forum https://adf-magazine.com/2026/09/drc-races-to-get-ahead-of-the-virus/ 3. South Sudan, Uganda sign health pack agreement  – East African Vanguard — East African Vanguard https://eastafricanvanguard.com/south-sudan-uganda-sign-agreement/ 4. Ebola outbreak DRC: REACT strengthens preparedness | AVSI — AVSI https://www.avsi.org/en/news-and-press/news/ebola-outbreak-drc-react Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]