South Africa: Health Department Ramps Up Ebola Readiness - South African News Briefs - July 15, 2026

Health Department Ramps Up Ebola Readiness The Department of Health says South Africa is preparing for a possible Ebola outbreak based on scientific risk assessments, despite having no confirmed cases, reports EWN. The virus has been reported mostly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The government has designated 36 hospitals to manage suspected infections. It has also strengthened surveillance and rapid response systems. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said that Ebola spreads only through direct contact with an infected person's bodily fluids, not through the air. Matlala to Testify at Madlanga Commission Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn Alleged cartel member Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala is set to testify before the Madlanga Commission, reports SABC New