Focus on Africa Can DRC be declared ebola free?
Oct 21, 2025
Dr. Daniela Mano, a clinical epidemiologist who led an Ebola vaccine trial in DRC, discusses the complexities of declaring the outbreak over and highlights advances in vaccination and outbreak response. Abdul Rahman Syed, a Horn of Africa analyst, delves into the historical tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea, examining regional influences and potential conflicts. Meanwhile, Ella Mercy Diaburu Ojo shares her innovative hydroponic methods for developing virus-free seeds, transforming yam and cassava farming in Africa to increase resilience and encourage investment.
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Act Fast On Symptoms And Improve Diagnostics
- Seek healthcare early for worsening fever, muscle pain, headache, diarrhea or vomiting and tell clinicians about Ebola risk.
- Improve near-patient diagnostics to identify Ebola in remote areas faster.
Historical Roots Of Red Sea Dispute
- Ethiopia lost sea access after Eritrean independence in 1993 following a violated 1952 federal union.
- The 1993 referendum returned near-unanimous support for Eritrean independence.
Annexation, Not Access, Fuels Tension
- The conflict centers on Ethiopia allegedly seeking to annex ports like Assab and Berbera, not mere access.
- Coastal states resist any compromise that erodes their sovereignty over strategic ports.