# Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-22**: First tranche of 4.5 tonnes handed to Kenya — High Commissioner Adarsh Swaika hands over 279 packages of medical aid to Kenya's Health CS Aden Duale at JKIA, Nairobi.
- **2026-07-05**: WHO reveals outbreak toll — WHO Director-General announces 1,400+ cases and 438 deaths, confirming the trial's start and expressing hope for effective therapies.
- **2026-07-02**: Trial launch and first enrollment — Researchers begin the first-ever Ebola treatment trial for Bundibugyo virus at Bunia's Evangelical Medical Center, enrolling the first participant to evaluate remdesivir and MBP134.
- **2026-06**: India delivers over 45 tonnes to Africa CDC — Medical supplies provided to Africa CDC for Ebola preparedness and response, spanning late May and early June 2026.
- **2026**: Second tranche to be delivered — A second tranche of medical assistance will be provided to Kenya soon, as part of the ongoing commitment.

## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### India airlifts 4.5-tonne, 279-package medical aid to Kenya for Ebola fight
2026-08-03 08:11:22 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 4

India's phased delivery of 4.5 tonnes of medical supplies to Kenya highlights the logistics of humanitarian aid, from air cargo to final-mile distribution, and the importance of pre-positioning stockpiles for pandemic threats. The shipment includes 279 packages of PPE and sample transport kits, with a second tranche to follow.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/india-4-5-tonne-279-package-medical-aid-kenya-supply

### Congo Ebola Trial Enrolls First Patient Amid 438 Deaths
2026-07-25 17:51:47 · Sector: health · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 1

A WHO-backed clinical trial in conflict-hit Congo is testing remdesivir and MBP134 for the Bundibugyo strain, spotlighting the extreme operational challenges of providing care and conducting research in fragile health systems.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/congo-ebola-trial-health-systems

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