Zambia says two suspected Ebola cases test negative, steps up screening
Zambia has confirmed that two suspected cases of Ebola have tested negative as it increases screening measures. This comes in response to an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where cases have surged. The Zambian health ministry is implementing protocols to monitor and screen individuals for Ebola symptoms at entry points and within the country.
- ▪Zambia has cleared two suspected cases of Ebola after laboratory tests.
- ▪The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has been reported in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
- ▪Zambia is enhancing its screening and surveillance measures for Ebola at entry points and within the country.
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Zambia says two suspected Ebola cases test negative, steps up screeningSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 30, 2026, 03:29 PMUpdated May 30, 2026, 03:29 PMMay 30 - Zambia has investigated and cleared two suspected cases of Ebola as it steps up screening and surveillance for the deadly viral disease following an outbreak in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.Congolese authorities said on Friday suspected cases from the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which there is no vaccine, had risen to 1,028.Cases have also been reported in Uganda.Zambia's health ministry said late on Friday that there was a high risk of Ebola crossing the border but two suspected cases had been cleared by laboratory tests."Zambia has developed screening tools and…
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