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Uganda Runs Three Ebola Treatment Centres Inside Congo as Africa CDC Backs Kenya Before Today's Ministers' Meeting

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 6 min

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Uganda says its teams now run three Ebola treatment centres with 240 beds inside Congo, while Congo's confirmed deaths reach 4,887. Africa CDC says it has mobilised about 1.5 million dollars for Kenya as African health ministers meet virtually today.

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Uganda says its teams now run three Ebola treatment centres with 240 beds inside Congo, while Congo's confirmed deaths reach 4,887. Africa CDC says it has mobilised about 1.5 million dollars for Kenya as African health ministers meet virtually today.

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  1. Ebola: Uganda Sets Up 240-Bed Treatment Centres in DR Congo — Claver Ndushabandi
    “Uganda has deployed more than 120 medical personnel and established three Ebola treatment centres with a combined capacity of 240 beds in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as part of efforts to contain the outbreak at its source and prevent further cross-border infections.”
  2. Africa CDC Commends Kenya's Decisive Leadership and Strengthens Joint Efforts to Contain Ebola - allAfrica.com — AllAfrica
    “In solidarity with Kenya, Africa CDC has mobilised approximately US$1.5 million in financial, technical and operational support to reinforce national response efforts.”