Tag: Ebola
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When a News Ticker Becomes a Continental Crisis: SABCâs False Ebola Report on Ghana
In an era where information travels across borders in seconds, the responsibility of news organizations has never been greater. This reality was underscored when South Africa’s public broadcaster, SABC News, mistakenly aired a news ticker claiming that Ghana had recorded 2,300 Ebola cases and 930 deaths. The figures were entirely false and sparked immediate concern…
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Kenya: MSF trains health workers to be sent to Ebola-hit DR Congo
MSF has established an Ebola training centre in Nairobi to prepare health workers for the fastest-growing outbreak in DR Congo, which has claimed at least 600 lives since mid-May 2026. The facility simulates high-risk field conditions, including personal protective equipment use, community engagement, and safe burial practices, addressing challenges such as armed conflict and misinformation.…