The World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, is in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to demonstrate support for the country as it responds to the ongoing deadly Ebola outbreak. The visit comes as the WHO, in partnership with the DRC’s national medical research organisation, scales up Ebola diagnostic capacity nationwide to help contain the outbreak more effectively.

Dr Tedros says the initiative aims to strengthen laboratory networks to provide real-time data, quickly identify confirmed cases, and ultimately save lives.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to a Correspondent in the DRC, Jimmy Shukrani Bakomera.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, is in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to demonstrate support for the country as it responds to the ongoing deadly Ebola outbreak. The visit comes as the WHO, in partnership with the DRC&rsquo;s national medical research organisation, scales up Ebola diagnostic capacity nationwide to help contain the outbreak more effectively.
Dr Tedros says the initiative aims to strengthen laboratory networks to provide real-time data, quickly identify confirmed cases, and ultimately save lives.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to a Correspondent in the DRC, Jimmy Shukrani Bakomera.

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WHO helps DRC scale up Ebola diagnostic capacity nationwide to help contain outbreak

A Kenyan court has ordered the temporary suspension of a plan for the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in the country after a lawsuit argued that the site could endanger public health.

This follows reports that Nairobi had given written approval for the United States to establish an Ebola quarantine facility for Americans exposed to the outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), drawing sharp criticism from health practitioners’ organisations.

These include the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), which says the move risks the country’s biosecurity and the safety of its citizens in exchange for foreign aid.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa’s Correspondent in Kenya, Alex Kairie.

A Kenyan court has ordered the temporary suspension of a plan for the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in the country after a lawsuit argued that the site could endanger public health.
This follows reports that Nairobi had given written approval for the United States to establish an Ebola quarantine facility for Americans exposed to the outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), drawing sharp criticism from health practitioners&rsquo; organisations.
These include the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), which says the move risks the country&rsquo;s biosecurity and the safety of its citizens in exchange for foreign aid.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa&rsquo;s Correspondent in Kenya, Alex Kairie.

Kenyan court suspends plan for US Ebola quarantine facility

The three-day East and Southern Africa Sub-Regional Mental Health Inter-Country Learning Workshop is underway in Johannesburg, South Africa. The meeting is convened by the World Health Organisation’s Regional Office for Africa in collaboration with participating member states.

Countries are sharing experiences and achievements in mental health and documenting best practices ahead of the 7th Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit, scheduled to take place in Kigali, Rwanda, in October this year.

Sisi Segalo has more on the story.

The three-day East and Southern Africa Sub-Regional Mental Health Inter-Country Learning Workshop is underway in Johannesburg, South Africa. The meeting is convened by the World Health Organisation&rsquo;s Regional Office for Africa in collaboration with participating member states.
Countries are sharing experiences and achievements in mental health and documenting best practices ahead of the 7th Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit, scheduled to take place in Kigali, Rwanda, in October this year.
Sisi Segalo has more on the story.

East and Southern Africa sub-regional mental health workshop focuses on shared experiences and achievements

South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal is hearing an appeal by the Lungu family against a ruling by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, which found that Zambia is entitled to repatriate the remains of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu for a state funeral and burial. The Lungu family and the Zambian government have been at odds since Lungu died in Pretoria in June 2025.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to SABC News Reporter Makgala Masiteng.

South Africa&rsquo;s Supreme Court of Appeal is hearing an appeal by the Lungu family against a ruling by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, which found that Zambia is entitled to repatriate the remains of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu for a state funeral and burial. The Lungu family and the Zambian government have been at odds since Lungu died in Pretoria in June 2025.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to SABC News Reporter Makgala Masiteng.

WHO helps DRC scale up Ebola diagnostic capacity nationwide to help contain outbreak

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