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Angola: Angolan Surgeons Perform Country's First Robotic Kidney Operation

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Surgeons in Angola have successfully performed the country's first robotic kidney operation, marking what health officials have described as a major milestone for the nation's medical sector.

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Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's Ebola Outbreak Has the Potential to Become a Global Pandemic. How to Make Sure It Doesn't

[The Conversation Africa] Given its speed, scale and scope, the Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease that broke out in the Democratic Republic of Congo in mid-2026 could become a global epidemic.

  • Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo risks becoming global pandemic
  • Delayed detection exacerbates situation with backlogs in treatment and surveillance
  • Armed conflict hinders access to treatment, complicating containment efforts

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