The Africa CDC has warned that ten African countries could be affected by the spread of the Ebola virus, in addition to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, which are currently at the center of the outbreak.

According to Jean Kaseya, the countries considered most at risk are South Sudan, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Angola, Central African Republic, and Zambia.

Health officials explain that cross-border travel, trade activities, and population movements increase the risk of the virus spreading beyond the current outbreak zones.

This outbreak has been described as the seventeenth Ebola epidemic recorded in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and one of the most significant outbreaks ever reported.

The World Health Organization has classified the situation as “extremely serious” and issued an international health alert to strengthen global preparedness and response efforts.

Governments in the affected region are increasing border screening, disease surveillance, laboratory testing, and public awareness campaigns to detect potential cases quickly.

Public health experts stress that early detection, rapid isolation of infected individuals, contact tracing, and regional cooperation are essential to preventing wider transmission.

Medical teams are also working to improve access to vaccines, treatment centers, and emergency response resources in high-risk areas.

The outbreak highlights the continuing threat posed by Ebola and the importance of maintaining strong healthcare systems and international collaboration.

Health authorities remain on high alert as they seek to contain the disease and prevent it from spreading further across the African continent.