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DRC Ebola Outbreak Could Wipe Out Thousands of Jobs, UNDP Warns
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NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 1 – The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (D...
DRC Ebola Outbreak Could Wipe Out Thousands of Jobs, UNDP Warns
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NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 1 – The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could…
DRC in ‘climate of uncertainty and fear’ Ebola outbreak spreads
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Following the declaration of the Ebola outbreak in the DRC on May 15, 2026, the VISOKE school in…
“Efforts have ramped up to develop a vaccine for the rare strain of Ebola amid a deadly outbreak in the DRC. More than 1,100 people are infected with the strain in the DRC and Uganda, though the true ...
“Efforts have ramped up to develop a vaccine for the rare strain of Ebola amid a deadly outbreak in the DRC. More than 1,100 people are infected with the strain in the DRC and Uganda, though the true extent of the virus's spread is feared to be much wider”
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A Deadly Virus Is Back. But the World That Once Helped Africa Is Gone.
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A new Ebola outbreak is spreading through eastern Congo, where the WHO declared a pub...
A Deadly Virus Is Back. But the World That Once Helped Africa Is Gone.
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A new Ebola outbreak is spreading through eastern Congo, where the WHO declared a public health emergency on…
A dangerous, vaccine-resistant strain of Ebola is spreading across Central Africa, prompting global health experts to warn of a potential major international crisis.
Dr. Simon Mardel, an emergency me...
A dangerous, vaccine-resistant strain of Ebola is spreading across Central Africa, prompting global health experts to warn of a potential major international crisis.
Dr. Simon Mardel, an emergency medicine consultant with over 30 years of experience responding to the world’s…
UN warns Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion
UN warns Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion
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Geneva. The United Nations has warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could cost the continent up to $3.6 billion and lead to the loss of hundreds of thousands of jobs, raising fears of a wider economic and development crisis if containment efforts fail.
The warning comes as health authorities struggle to contain the rapidly spreading outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighbouring Uganda, with international agencies calling for urgent financial and logistical support.
Speaking on Tuesday, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in the DRC, Damien Mama, said the outbreak posed a threat not only to public health but also to economic growth, livelihoods and long-term development across Africa.
"If we have the resources and we step up, we can contain this outbreak and prevent further losses," Mr Mama said.
"If we do not, this health emergency risks becoming a much deeper and prolonged development crisis across the region and potentially the continent."
According to recent estimates by the World Health Org…
Congo suspends funeral wakes and big gatherings due to Ebola outbreak
Congo suspends funeral wakes and big gatherings due to Ebola outbreak
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Authorities in northeastern Congo banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more 50 people Friday in an effort to curb a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in a region where medical workers have struggled with a lack of resources and pushback from angry residents.
The World Health Organization said that the outbreak now poses a “very high” risk for Congo — up from a previous categorization of “high” — but that the risk of the disease spreading globally remains low.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said 82 cases and seven deaths have been confirmed in Congo, but that the outbreak is believed to be “much larger.”
There is no available vaccine for the Bundibugyo virus, which spread undetected for weeks in Congo’s Ituri Province following the first known death while authorities tested for another, more common, Ebola virus and came up negative. There are now 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths, though more are expected as surveillance expands.
“We are trying to catch up,” Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner told the AP. “It is a race against the clock.”
Efforts ramp…
International Rescue Committee Watchlist Flash Alert: Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC spreading faster than response
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Ebola spreads across east Africa, killing 240+, as aid cuts threaten to prolong crisis #EbolaOutbreak #GlobalHealth #Africa
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Ebola spreads across east Africa, killing 240+, as aid cuts threaten to prolong crisis #EbolaOutbreak #GlobalHealth #Africa
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Ebola Outbreak Deepens Africa’s Humanitarian Crisis Amid Expanding Conflicts
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At the start of the year 2026 there was a very serious humanitarian crisis alre...
Ebola Outbreak Deepens Africa’s Humanitarian Crisis Amid Expanding Conflicts
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At the start of the year 2026 there was a very serious humanitarian crisis already in Africa. Look…
Don't underestimate the potential for another serious pandemic: DRC’s Ebola outbreak is still growing and outpacing the response (WHO) while Lancet Infectious Diseases modeling indicates that there is...
Don't underestimate the potential for another serious pandemic: DRC’s Ebola outbreak is still growing and outpacing the response (WHO) while Lancet Infectious Diseases modeling indicates that there is a 70% chance the outbreak will spread into South Sudan. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Congo-Kinshasa: Coming Weeks Critical for Ebola Response in DR Congo - MSF
Congo-Kinshasa: Coming Weeks Critical for Ebola Response in DR Congo - MSF
[MSF] In eastern DRC, people have been living through insecurity and with an under-resourced health system for years. The Ebola disease outbreak due to the Bundibugyo virus - which does not yet have approved vaccines or specific treatments - is posing a major additional challenge.
Experts warn mistrust is fuelling DRC Ebola outbreak
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Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola in DR Congo - One Month On, Scaled Up Response Remains Insufficient
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola in DR Congo - One Month On, Scaled Up Response Remains Insufficient
[UN News] One month after the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, case numbers continue to rise.
Outbreak · Public Health: Congo's Ebola Outbreak Outruns Response as Cases Surge Across Ugandan Border
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Director-General of WHO Expected to arrive in the Dem. Rep. of Congo
The area struggles to contain an Ebola outbreak. Officials say there are more than 1,000 suspected cases and over 200 suspected de...
Director-General of WHO Expected to arrive in the Dem. Rep. of Congo
The area struggles to contain an Ebola outbreak. Officials say there are more than 1,000 suspected cases and over 200 suspected deaths in the country. Congo's neighboring countries have closed their borders.
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2026-06-12 16:50:33 - WHO experts: The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo still has many "blind spots" in some areas. Ebola epidemic surveillance does need to be strengthened. Cont...
2026-06-12 16:50:33 - WHO experts: The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo still has many "blind spots" in some areas. Ebola epidemic surveillance does need to be strengthened. Contact tracing has improved significantly.
I went to Eastern DRC with @drtedros.who.int during the 2019 Ebola outbreak. There were attacks. Health workers died. I called that story The Ebola Wars.
The current outbreak will almost certainly be...
I went to Eastern DRC with @drtedros.who.int during the 2019 Ebola outbreak. There were attacks. Health workers died. I called that story The Ebola Wars.
The current outbreak will almost certainly be much worse. My heart goes out to millions of Congolese who have been neglected for so long.
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Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't nearly enough
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Sophia Mulei, a laboratory technologist, works with a control sample inside the Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Laboratory at Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe, Uganda. The lab is one of the primary centers for the testing of Ebola samples.
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo began worrying about possible Ebola cases in mid-April. Deaths in the northeastern part of the country that seemed like they may have been caused by the deadly virus prompted officials to take samples. They then sent them to the lab in Bunia.
"The first samples were tested on April 30th," says
Jean-Jaques Muyembe
, general director of INRB, DRC's national biomedical research center. The lab ran the samples on GeneXpert, a machine that automates the process of detecting specific bits of viral DNA. The results came back negative for Ebola. So did more samples a couple of weeks later.
Eventually, officials sent samples hundreds of miles away to Kinshasa for more speciali…
MOFA raises travel alerts for DRC, Uganda over Ebola outbreaks
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Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Tuesday raised its travel alerts for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and...
MOFA raises travel alerts for DRC, Uganda over Ebola outbreaks
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Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Tuesday raised its travel alerts for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda to the highest "red" level following the spread of Ebola outbreaks in the two African […]
In eastern DRC, Ebola is spreading across a region marked by conflict, weak health systems and years of underinvestment.
The current epidemic could become one of the deadliest ever recorded, warns @...
In eastern DRC, Ebola is spreading across a region marked by conflict, weak health systems and years of underinvestment.
The current epidemic could become one of the deadliest ever recorded, warns @denismukwege.bsky.social in @lemonde.fr.
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A recent Ebola outbreak in the DRC highlights the challenges of controlling disease amid conflict, poverty, and weak healthcare systems.
Despite international efforts, logistical and structural barr...
A recent Ebola outbreak in the DRC highlights the challenges of controlling disease amid conflict, poverty, and weak healthcare systems.
Despite international efforts, logistical and structural barriers continue to hamper containment.
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Whereabouts of nearly 300 people with Ebola unknown in DR Congo
Whereabouts of nearly 300 people with Ebola unknown in DR Congo
<p>Fears over ‘huge community transmission’ as modelling predicts thousands of deaths in DRC by September</p><p>The whereabouts of almost 300 people who have tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is unknown, according to Africa’s top public health official.</p><p>The humanitarian crisis amid the conflict in the affected areas means more than 1 million people are living in camps to which health workers have no access, Dr Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said on Thursday.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jun/26/whereabouts-of-nearly-300-people-with-ebola-unknown-in-drc">Continue reading...</a>
WHO Warns Ebola Outbreak Is Spreading Across Borders As Cases Rise In Africa
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3/5 An Ebola outbreak in the Congo has surged past ~1,100 cases and 300 deaths in weeks.
Because it is a conflict zone, doctors cannot reach the vulnerable.
This structural failure is ignored by US ...
3/5 An Ebola outbreak in the Congo has surged past ~1,100 cases and 300 deaths in weeks.
Because it is a conflict zone, doctors cannot reach the vulnerable.
This structural failure is ignored by US media.
Link: www.who.int/emergencies/...
⚠️ WHO says it is deeply concerned about the scale of the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo:
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#Ebola #WHO #Health #DRCongo #WorldNews
Ebola outbreak expands across DRC and Uganda
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image: ©nopparit | iStock Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda are deali...
Ebola outbreak expands across DRC and Uganda
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image: ©nopparit | iStock Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda are dealing…
The DRC has experienced more Ebola outbreaks than any country in the world. Yet experts responding to the latest outbreak say surveillance, infection control and clinical care systems had to be rebuil...
The DRC has experienced more Ebola outbreaks than any country in the world. Yet experts responding to the latest outbreak say surveillance, infection control and clinical care systems had to be rebuilt from scratch.
#SciComm #Ebola
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Congo's Ebola outbreak is expanding faster than reported, with low contact tracing, no approved vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain, and China deploying medical experts.
The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts and countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are at high risk from the disease.
“We...
The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts and countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are at high risk from the disease.
“We are urgently scaling up operations, but at the moment the epidemic is outpacing us,”
said the […]
Ebola frontline under threat as Congo medics run low on protective gear, risking containment efforts in ongoing outbreak. #Health #PublicHealth
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[BLOOMBERG] EBOLA OUTBREAK RAISES GLOBAL HEALTH CONCERNS
Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda: Situation Report #2 (May 26, 2026) – Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda: Situation Report #2 (May 26, 2026) – Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Africa: The Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Shows Why Preparedness Cannot Wait
Africa: The Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Shows Why Preparedness Cannot Wait
[Nigeria Health Watch] ''As we scale up our detection and response, we expect to see more cases initially before the curve begins to go down'' These were the words of Prof Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, speaking at the latest WHO press briefing on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, which your Nigeria Health Watch team attended in person for the first time. It was important to be in the room with the Director-General, the Regional Director for Africa, and the
Ebola Cases Reach 200 in DRC as Uganda Faces Risk
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Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are grappling with a severe Ebola outbreak that has...
Ebola Cases Reach 200 in DRC as Uganda Faces Risk
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Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are grappling with a severe Ebola outbreak that has now…
The DRC and Uganda are battling a Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak with 1,155 confirmed cases and 304 deaths since May 15, 2026 — the fastest acceleration in African history. No approved vaccine exists for t...
The DRC and Uganda are battling a Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak with 1,155 confirmed cases and 304 deaths since May 15, 2026 — the fastest acceleration in African history. No approved vaccine exists for this strain, and active conflict is blocking containment efforts in eastern DRC.
DR Congo's neighbors impose Covid-style measures in push to ...
DR Congo's neighbors impose Covid-style measures in push to ...
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Officials have also expanded
community awareness campaigns
alongside border screening and local surveillance measures, urging residents to report symptoms quickly and follow hygiene guidance aimed at limiting transmission.
Uganda, which borders the epicenter of the outbreak in Congo, urged the public to “remain calm, vigilant, and continue observ…
A deadly Ebola outbreak in the DRC has surged to over 750 suspected cases and 177 deaths, with ten neighboring countries now at high risk. The Africa CDC is leading a regional response to contain cros...
A deadly Ebola outbreak in the DRC has surged to over 750 suspected cases and 177 deaths, with ten neighboring countries now at high risk. The Africa CDC is leading a regional response to contain cross-border spread amid challenges of distrust and conflict.
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Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't nearly enough
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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo began worrying about possible Ebola cases in mid-April. Deaths in the northeastern part of the country that seemed like they may have been caused by the deadly virus prompted officials to take samples. They then sent them to the lab in Bunia.
"The first samples were tested on April 30th," says
Jean-Jaques Muyembe
, general director of INRB, DRC's national biomedical research center. The lab ran the samples on GeneXpert, a machine that automates the process of detecting specific bits of viral DNA. The results came back negative for Ebola. So did more samples a couple of weeks later.
Eventually, officials sent samples hundreds of miles away to Kinshasa for more speciali…
Doctors Without Borders reports an unprecedented rate of Ebola spread in DRC's Ituri Province. Hundreds of samples remain untested as outbreak response lags behind the disease's rapid spread. Aid and ...
Doctors Without Borders reports an unprecedented rate of Ebola spread in DRC's Ituri Province. Hundreds of samples remain untested as outbreak response lags behind the disease's rapid spread. Aid and personnel access is hindered. #Ebola #News
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda shows no sign of containment, as suspected cases have reached almost 1,000 and Uganda announced it was closing its border wi...
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda shows no sign of containment, as suspected cases have reached almost 1,000 and Uganda announced it was closing its border with the DRC.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/ebola/ebola-...
The DRC is less prepared for this Ebola outbreak than the previous two outbreaks, due to international assistance cuts, intensified conflict, & mass displacement of civilians. It is a bad situation.
An outbreak anywhere can become a health security crisis everywhere.
In response to the #Ebola situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo #DRC, #Uganda and at-risk countries, we are investing...
An outbreak anywhere can become a health security crisis everywhere.
In response to the #Ebola situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo #DRC, #Uganda and at-risk countries, we are investing in global health security and local resilience.
Projections warn that, in the worst-case scenario, the Bundibugyo Ebola epidemic in the DRC could rival the 2014–2016 West Africa outbreak. Global health organizations are racing to turn the tide with...
Projections warn that, in the worst-case scenario, the Bundibugyo Ebola epidemic in the DRC could rival the 2014–2016 West Africa outbreak. Global health organizations are racing to turn the tide with monoclonal antibodies and vaccines.
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Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
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As of 26 May 2026, the outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus has affect...
Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
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[4/5] declared on the 17th that the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda constituted a "public health emergency of international concern." The organization stated on the 2...
[4/5] declared on the 17th that the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda constituted a "public health emergency of international concern." The organization stated on the 22nd that the risk level of this round of Ebola epidemic in Congo (DRC) is "very high"
UN Warns Ebola Outbreak Threatens Indigenous Communities in DR Congo and Uganda
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United Nations human rights experts have voiced serious concern over the ren...
UN Warns Ebola Outbreak Threatens Indigenous Communities in DR Congo and Uganda
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United Nations human rights experts have voiced serious concern over the renewed spread of the Ebola virus in…
Ebola outbreak worsens in DRC due to ongoing conflict.
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Ebola Outbreak Threatens Africa's Economic Stability
Ebola Outbreak Threatens Africa's Economic Stability
Ebola Outbreak Threatens Africa's Economic Stability
The United Nations warns that the Ebola outbreak could cost Africa $3.6 billion and numerous jobs, triggering a development crisis. Damien Mama, representing the UN Development Programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo, emphasizes the need for resources to contain the outbreak and prevent a deeper regional crisis.
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The United Nations has issued a stark warning regarding the financial consequences of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa, which could potentially lead to a $3.6 billion economic hit.
Already threatening hundreds of thousands of jobs, the outbreak poses a risk of a widespread development crisis across the continent, according to UN officials.
Damien Mama, Resident Representative of the UN Develop…
#Ebola appears to have spread to a fourth province in DRC, Haut-Uélé, which is north of the outbreak epicenter in Ituri province & bordering on South Sudan & the Central African Republic. This is not ...
#Ebola appears to have spread to a fourth province in DRC, Haut-Uélé, which is north of the outbreak epicenter in Ituri province & bordering on South Sudan & the Central African Republic. This is not what the world needs. sante.lefigaro.fr/social/sante...
WHO warns an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is outpacing response efforts, with at least 220 suspected deaths reported.
Africa: A New Ebola Outbreak Spreads Through Conflict and a Weak U.S. Response
Africa: A New Ebola Outbreak Spreads Through Conflict and a Weak U.S. Response
[CFR] The outbreak of a rare strain of Ebola that went undetected for several weeks in the Democratic Republic of Congo--and which has now spread to Uganda--is raising concerns about regional and global authorities' ability to effectively respond.
The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts and countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are at high risk from the disease.
“We...
The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts and countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are at high risk from the disease.
“We are urgently scaling up operations, but at the moment the epidemic is outpacing us"
🚨 Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo is putting millions of lives at risk, including forcibly displaced people.
We are scaling up preparedness, awareness and prevention efforts with partners. Urgent ...
🚨 Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo is putting millions of lives at risk, including forcibly displaced people.
We are scaling up preparedness, awareness and prevention efforts with partners. Urgent support is needed to protect vulnerable communities.
www.unhcr.org/news/briefin...
3/ The outbreak has spread beyond its initial focus in Ituri province into multiple provinces in eastern DRC. Uganda has also reported cases linked to cross-border transmission.
Viruses don’t respect...
3/ The outbreak has spread beyond its initial focus in Ituri province into multiple provinces in eastern DRC. Uganda has also reported cases linked to cross-border transmission.
Viruses don’t respect borders. Public health preparedness matters everywhere.
🤔 Perhaps gutting CDC wasn’t a great idea…
The pace of new cases in DRC - this early in the outbreak- appears worse than that in West Africa; the security problems in Eastern DRC are unique so a military intervention providing aid is particula...
The pace of new cases in DRC - this early in the outbreak- appears worse than that in West Africa; the security problems in Eastern DRC are unique so a military intervention providing aid is particularly fraught.
www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/ebola-out...
#ECDC is increasing its support as the Ebola disease outbreak in the DRC & Uganda continues to develop rapidly.
While the risk to the general population in Europe remains 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗟𝗢𝗪, the current outbr...
#ECDC is increasing its support as the Ebola disease outbreak in the DRC & Uganda continues to develop rapidly.
While the risk to the general population in Europe remains 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗟𝗢𝗪, the current outbreak is of serious concern and not comparable with previous outbreaks.
#IDsky #EpiSky #EbolaOutbreak
Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO | Democratic Republic of the Congo
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The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbre...
Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO | Democratic Republic of the Congo
https://www.europesays.com/uk/984386/
The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts and countries neighbouring the…#uk #news #uknews
Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns
Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread
The Ebola crisis in eastern Congo has drawn about $500 million in global pledges as African leaders and international health officials warned the outbreak risks spreading across the continent
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The Ebola crisis in eastern Congo has drawn about $500 million in global pledges as African leaders and international health officials warned the outbreak risks spreading across the continent
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Ebola cases surge to 635 in Congo
Outbreak continues in DRC — containment is key
Trump admin proposes Kenya quarantine for Americans
Global health watch intensifies
Stay safe & monitor developments....
Ebola cases surge to 635 in Congo
Outbreak continues in DRC — containment is key
Trump admin proposes Kenya quarantine for Americans
Global health watch intensifies
Stay safe & monitor developments.
#Ebola #Congo #GlobalHealth @WHO
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Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warns
->BBC | More on "Ebola outbreak Congo MSF warning" at BigEarthData.ai | #Ebola
Africa races for Ebola vaccine as outbreak outpaces response
https://www.europesays.com/africa/265255/
[KAMPALA, SciDev.Net] Researchers racing to develop a vaccine to fight the growing Ebola outbre...
Africa races for Ebola vaccine as outbreak outpaces response
https://www.europesays.com/africa/265255/
[KAMPALA, SciDev.Net] Researchers racing to develop a vaccine to fight the growing Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic…
Ebola outbreak widens across eastern Congo as health authorities struggle to trace contacts. #Ebola #DRC
The Ebola outbreak continues in Africa where cases are mounting and countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo have been closing their borders in a bid to halt the spread.
www.france24.co...
The Ebola outbreak continues in Africa where cases are mounting and countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo have been closing their borders in a bid to halt the spread.
www.france24.com/en/ebola-out...
A doctor in the Democratic Republic of Congo states the Ebola outbreak there is out of control. U.S. aid cuts may have affected the response. #Ebola #News
Confirmed Ebola cases nearly double in days as WHO chief visits DR Congo
Confirmed Ebola cases nearly double in days as WHO chief visits DR Congo
WHO's Tedros calls for a community-led fight as a rare Ebola strain spreads rapidly through conflict-hit eastern DRC.
The Ebola outbreak in DRC seems pretty serious. Not a great time for the world to have gone all weird about funding and co-operating with global health organisations.
DR Congo Ebola cases rise amid distrust, armed conflict zone
DR Congo Ebola cases rise amid distrust, armed conflict zone
Africa races to contain a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak threatening 10 countries as infections spill from eastern Congo into Uganda.
Ebola outbreak in DRC 'could be worse' than 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak, IRC senior director warns. #Ebola #DRC
Africa Has Faced a Rare Ebola Outbreak for Months. Here's What to Know.
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An Ebola epidemic in Africa has become a public health emergency of international concern, the
World Health Organization (WHO) announced
on Sunday (May 17).
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported more than 390 suspected Ebola cases and over 100 deaths in the outbreak,
Dr. Jean Kaseya
, the director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention,
told BBC News
on Monday. Two additional cases have also been reported in Uganda.
This particular outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus,
one of three species of virus
known to spark large Ebola disease outbreaks. There are no licensed therapeutics or vaccines for Bundibugyo virus. However, prompt medical care to treat people's symptoms and stabilise their vitals can improve survival, according to the WHO.
The…
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⚡ BREAKING: US CDC warns Congo Ebola outbreak could match 2014 West Africa scale, urges global alert. Officials are assessing the threat level amid the ongoing spread. #Ebola #Congo #Health #PublicHealth
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Africa: Africa Has Faced a Rare Ebola Outbreak for Months. Here's What to Know.
Africa: Africa Has Faced a Rare Ebola Outbreak for Months. Here's What to Know.
[CFR] The rapid spread of a rare Ebola strain through Central and East Africa is testing local public health authorities and raising concerns about the state of global health security.
Africa: Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spreading Rapidly, Says WHO Head Tedros
Africa: Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spreading Rapidly, Says WHO Head Tedros
[allAfrica] Geneva -- World Health Organization (WHO) head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly.
DRC Pours $20 Million Into Ebola Fight as Death Toll Rises: Ministry
More than 200 deaths have been reported and hundreds more suspected infections. Authorities urge citizens to follow health guidelin...
DRC Pours $20 Million Into Ebola Fight as Death Toll Rises: Ministry
More than 200 deaths have been reported and hundreds more suspected infections. Authorities urge citizens to follow health guidelines as further measures are being prepared to contain the outbreak.
🔶 Ebola risk widens across central Africa | WHO has raised the Ebola risk in DRC as the rare Bundibugyo strain spreads, with no approved vaccine available.
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🔶 Ebola risk widens across central Africa | WHO has raised the Ebola risk in DRC as the rare Bundibugyo strain spreads, with no approved vaccine available.
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How worried should you be about Ebola? | UC Berkeley Public Health
How worried should you be about Ebola? | UC Berkeley Public Health
On May 15, researchers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) identified an outbreak of a rare strain of the infectious disease Ebola, which has now caused 540 documented cases of infection in the DNR and neighboring country Uganda, with 130 deaths. Experts believe the actual totals may be higher. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17.
The United States has instituted travel restrictions, banning non-U.S. citizens who have been in the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan (considered a high risk area though there have been no reports of infections in that country) in the last 21 days are barred from entering the country. Citizens who have been in the region are required to land at D.C.’s Washington-Dulles airport for a health screening.
The Centers for Disease Control is currently reporting that the “overall risk to the American public and travelers remains low.” We spoke with Infectious Diseases expert Dr.
Charles Whittaker
to discover more about the outbreak, what’s being done about it, and how worried we should be in the United States.
What is Ebola, h…
AfricaCDC projections warn the current #Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC & Uganda could reach 2k–7.5k cases (central =3.4k) by day 100 if control efforts fail, according to the Ministerial Briefing on...
AfricaCDC projections warn the current #Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC & Uganda could reach 2k–7.5k cases (central =3.4k) by day 100 if control efforts fail, according to the Ministerial Briefing on Ebola Outbreak Situation in Africa on 25 May”
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2026 Ebola outbreak in Africa: Maps and charts show impact
2026 Ebola outbreak in Africa: Maps and charts show impact
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A growing
Ebola outbreak
in Central Africa has topped 1,000 suspected infections, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo emerging as the epicenter,
World Health Organization
officials say. With reports of Ebola cases surging, how worried should Americans be?
For the majority of people in the U.S., it's very unlikely that a virus such as Ebola could become widespread, according to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
.
"Widespread transmission is very unlikely with Ebola,"
Michele Barry
, senior associate dean of global health and director of the
Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health
, said in a recent statement in the
StanfordReport
. "However, a timely and collaborative global response is vital to support the DRC and its neighbors in tracking and containing this outbreak and saving lives."
In 2014, health officials in the United States had to deal with
imported cases of Ebola
from the West Africa outbreak. Eleven p…
Nigeria: Ebola Alert - NCDC Declares High Importation Risk, Activates Emergency Response Nationwide
Nigeria: Ebola Alert - NCDC Declares High Importation Risk, Activates Emergency Response Nationwide
[Vanguard] The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention,NCDC, has placed the country on heightened Ebola alert, warning that Nigeria faces a high risk of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD importation amid the worsening outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo ,DRC,and Uganda.
Ebola outbreak worsens in DRC due to ongoing conflict.
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Frontline medical teams are facing a nightmare in the DRC, battling a horrific Ebola surge amid severe protective gear shortages and regional armed conflict. Already the third largest outbreak on reco...
Frontline medical teams are facing a nightmare in the DRC, battling a horrific Ebola surge amid severe protective gear shortages and regional armed conflict. Already the third largest outbreak on record, health agencies desperately need international support. 🇨🇩💔👇
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DRC: How disinformation worsens Ebola epidemic
DRC: How disinformation worsens Ebola epidemic
It is not only a deadly Ebola variant causing concern for health workers in DR Congo. Rumors and disinformation hinder efforts to contain the virus. The patterns are well-known — and could be confronted.
Ugandan health officials report new Ebola virus infections, bringing cases to 7
Ugandan health officials report new Ebola virus infections, bringing cases to 7
Ugandan health officials report two new Ebola cases, raising total infections to seven amid an ongoing outbreak linked to Congo
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The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has yet to reach its peak, but treatment centres are already at saturation point, with health officials warning that far greater urgency is needed to contain the virus.
Since the outbreak was first declared in May, there have been more than
1,700 confirmed cases and 580 deaths
from the Bundibugyo variant of the virus – for which there is not yet a dedicated treatment (although
trials are underway
) or a vaccine. Neighbouring Uganda has had 20 confirmed cases and two deaths.
In the DRC, contact-tracing coverage stands at around 60% of cases, leaving thousands of contacts undiscovered. That makes breaking the transmission chain all the harder, deepening fear and stigma.
The emergence of Ebola in areas marked by active conflict, displacement, and overstretched health services complicates the humanitarian response. But funding is also an issue. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) h…
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Ebola : Healthworkers in DR Congo worry for their life amid deadly outbreak
Ebola : Healthworkers in DR Congo worry for their life amid deadly outbreak
Ituri province in eastern DRC is the hardest hit by the Ebola outbreak. The response to the virus is underway. On the frontlines of this outbreak are healthcare workers, who feel increasingly helpless. They have never faced an outbreak of this magnitude before. Report by Aurélie Bazzara-Kibangula, Paula Sevilles and Jorkim Jotham Pituwa.
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In Africa Currently, Threatens
To Spread Due War And Lack Of
Aid.
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The World Health Organization has
declared
that an
outbreak
of Ebola in Central Africa
is a
public health emergency. Health officials are racing to trace contacts as the count of suspected cases rises.
CNN is tracking the locations of confirmed cases in the outbreak, as well as historical cases and deaths. This page will be updated as further details become available.
While the global risk remains low, WHO has called the outbreak a matter of “international concern.” The United States has
issued
travel restrictions for certain travelers coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. Historically, nearly all Ebola outbreaks, cases and deaths have been concentrated in western and central African nations.
An outbreak last decade was the largest and most devastating in the history of the disease. WHO has warned that the current outbreak could be on track to be among one of the larger ones, given the pacing and increasing of deaths.
How Ebola is transmitted
WHO officials
believe
that transmission of the current outbreak could have bee…
Via Euronews: 'Danger to the region': EU and UNICEF send 100 tonnes of aid to DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak
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Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns
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“These are countries that have extensive experience with Ebola—it’s the 17th outbreak in the DRC alone since 1976—and they know how to respond to it,” said Daniel Lucey, MD, MPH. “And, in fact, throug...
“These are countries that have extensive experience with Ebola—it’s the 17th outbreak in the DRC alone since 1976—and they know how to respond to it,” said Daniel Lucey, MD, MPH. “And, in fact, through a confluence of factors, things are now looking much worse.”
Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't nearly enough
Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't nearly enough
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Sophia Mulei, a laboratory technologist, works with a control sample inside the Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Laboratory at Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe, Uganda. The lab is one of the primary centers for the testing of Ebola samples.
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo began worrying about possible Ebola cases in mid-April. Deaths in the northeastern part of the country that seemed like they may have been caused by the deadly virus prompted officials to take samples. They then sent them to the lab in Bunia.
"The first samples were tested on April 30th," says
Jean-Jaques Muyembe
, general director of INRB, DRC's national biomedical research center. The lab ran the samples on GeneXpert, a machine that automates the process of detecting specific bits of viral DNA. The results came back negative for Ebola. So did more samples a couple of weeks later.
Eventually, officials sent samples hundreds of miles away to Kinshasa for more speciali…
“World Health Organization said..that, in partnership with the national medical research organization of the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is scaling up Ebola diagnostic capacities in the c...
“World Health Organization said..that, in partnership with the national medical research organization of the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is scaling up Ebola diagnostic capacities in the country to help swiftly contain an outbreak” www.reuters.com/business/hea...
More than 70 medics infected with Ebola as DRC outbreak spreads ‘fast’
More than 70 medics infected with Ebola as DRC outbreak spreads ‘fast’
Aid cuts and poor sanitation are deepening fears that Ebola is spreading through displacement camps.
“This may already be the world’s most dangerous #Ebola outbreak since West Africa 2014 — and Africa CDC fear the cases could reach 2000-7500 cases within 100 days.
This is not just a regional issue. ...
“This may already be the world’s most dangerous #Ebola outbreak since West Africa 2014 — and Africa CDC fear the cases could reach 2000-7500 cases within 100 days.
This is not just a regional issue. It is a test of whether the world learned anything from the last pandemic.”
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Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't nearly enough
Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't nearly enough
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Published June 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM EDT
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Sophia Mulei, a laboratory technologist, works with a control sample inside the Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Laboratory at Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe, Uganda. The lab is one of the primary centers for the testing of Ebola samples.
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo began worrying about possible Ebola cases in mid-April. Deaths in the northeastern part of the country that seemed like they may have been caused by the deadly virus prompted officials to take samples. They then sent them to the lab in Bunia.
"The first samples were tested on April 30th," says
Jean-Jaques Muyembe
, general director of INRB, DRC's national biomedical research center. The lab ran the samples on GeneXpert, a machine that automates the process of detecting specific bits of viral DNA. The results came back negative for Ebola. So did more samples a couple of weeks later.
Eventually, officials sent samples hundreds of miles away to Kinshasa for more speciali…
Adding testing capacity is one way to help contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, @marilenharo.bsky.social reports for Nature's News section: www.nature.c...
Adding testing capacity is one way to help contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, @marilenharo.bsky.social reports for Nature's News section: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has spread as far as Kampala, the capital of Uganda. More serious than the number of cases is the question of “why it won't stop.”
mori-news-journal.jp/archives/13...
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has spread as far as Kampala, the capital of Uganda. More serious than the number of cases is the question of “why it won't stop.”
mori-news-journal.jp/archives/13435
The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and said there was a high risk it could spread to ne...
The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and said there was a high risk it could spread to neighbouring countries.
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DRC authorities urge calm amid new Ebola outbreak
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are urging the public not to panic following the country's latest Ebola outbreak
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DRC authorities urge calm amid new Ebola outbreak
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are urging the public not to panic following the country's latest Ebola outbreak
#OSINT #Ebola #DRC
“Faced with a large, rapidly expanding Ebola epidemic and no medicines to combat it, health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are pondering whether a desperate situation calls fo...
“Faced with a large, rapidly expanding Ebola epidemic and no medicines to combat it, health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are pondering whether a desperate situation calls for a desperate measure.”
The New Ebola: A Pandemic All Over Again?
Headlines about the latest Ebola outbreak in Central Africa grab your attention immediately- rising numbers, warnings from international agencies, and fears ...
The New Ebola: A Pandemic All Over Again?
Headlines about the latest Ebola outbreak in Central Africa grab your attention immediately- rising numbers, warnings from international agencies, and fears of the virus crossing borders. For a short time, the disease was back in the headlines.
2/5 The urgency is real. A rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has already confirmed 782 cases and 181 deaths.
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros and President Lula ...
2/5 The urgency is real. A rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has already confirmed 782 cases and 181 deaths.
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros and President Lula warn that failing to prepare is a choice we cannot afford.
#Ebola #epidemic spreading rapidly and outpacing #containment efforts . . . #BDBV #Bundibugyo #outbreak #DRC #Uganda . . . rhinformatics.beehiiv.com/p/ebola-epid...
The current situation in eastern Congo and Uganda combines the most dangerous aspects of the 2014 and 2018 Ebola outbreaks — the worst in history.
Ebola can still be contained, if the world finds the...
The current situation in eastern Congo and Uganda combines the most dangerous aspects of the 2014 and 2018 Ebola outbreaks — the worst in history.
Ebola can still be contained, if the world finds the will to do it. More from Jeremy Konyndyk @nytopinion.nytimes.com
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SA’s Ebola risk low despite spiralling outbreak in DRC, Uganda
https://www.europesays.com/africa/257996/
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda remains a global ...
SA’s Ebola risk low despite spiralling outbreak in DRC, Uganda
https://www.europesays.com/africa/257996/
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda remains a global concern, with…
Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO
Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO
<p>Director general of World Health Organization urges neighbouring countries to take immediate action</p><p>The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts and countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are at high risk from the disease.</p><p>“We are urgently scaling up operations, but at the moment the epidemic is outpacing us,” said the WHO’s director-general, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, as he urged neighbouring countries to take immediate action.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/25/spread-of-ebola-in-drc-outpacing-response-efforts-warns-who">Continue reading...</a>
"Ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo is hampering the Ebola outbreak response..."
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An outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus has plagued Congo and Uganda, as cases outpace the response.
'Race against time' to contain Ebola outbreak in central Africa
Canadians with experience tackling Ebola are warning of major challenges in containing the spread of the virus in central Africa, as a ...
'Race against time' to contain Ebola outbreak in central Africa
Canadians with experience tackling Ebola are warning of major challenges in containing the spread of the virus in central Africa, as a fast-moving outbreak of the relatively rare Bundibu...
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Ebola Outbreak in Eastern DRC Nears Record Death Toll as International Response Faces Conflict, Vaccine Gaps, and Diplomatic Controversy
The Ebola outbreak centered in eastern Democratic Republic of ...
Ebola Outbreak in Eastern DRC Nears Record Death Toll as International Response Faces Conflict, Vaccine Gaps, and Diplomatic Controversy
The Ebola outbreak centered in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo…
#Akerix #EbolaOutbreak #DRCHealthCrisis
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U of T expert explains Ebola outbreak in DRC: symptoms, risks and response
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/709721/
On May 17, 2026, the World Health Organization declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in t...
U of T expert explains Ebola outbreak in DRC: symptoms, risks and response
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/709721/
On May 17, 2026, the World Health Organization declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of…
What it will take to stop the spiraling Ebola outbreak. Cases in central Africa are rising at an alarming pace, but lessons from past epidemics could help to contain the current spread of infection. w...
What it will take to stop the spiraling Ebola outbreak. Cases in central Africa are rising at an alarming pace, but lessons from past epidemics could help to contain the current spread of infection. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
DR Congo: Authorities struggle to contain fast-moving Ebola outbreak - France 24, 25/05/2026
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Kenya: Kenya Sets Up Border Holding Centres to Block Ebola Spread, Says Duale
Kenya: Kenya Sets Up Border Holding Centres to Block Ebola Spread, Says Duale
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced a raft of emergency preparedness measures aimed at shielding Kenya from a potential Ebola outbreak, including the establishment of temporary holding centers at border entry points bordering Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Ebola: healthworkers worry for their life
Ebola: healthworkers worry for their life
In tonight's programme, WHO warns despite efforts, Ebola outbreak is accelerating rapidly. Also in Sudan, more than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes sincce the beginning of the year. And 'Africa now' pops up at the Galeries Lafayette showcasing African designers.
WHO: EU AND WHO SCALE UP ACTION TO RESPOND TO THE EBOLA OUTBREAK IN DRC AND UGANDA
Ebola is spreading in DRC & Uganda — and the response is crumbling.
The outbreak strain (Bundibugyo) resists existing vaccines. USAID cuts slashed U.S. aid to Congo by ~80%. Frontline doctors are payi...
Ebola is spreading in DRC & Uganda — and the response is crumbling.
The outbreak strain (Bundibugyo) resists existing vaccines. USAID cuts slashed U.S. aid to Congo by ~80%. Frontline doctors are paying out of pocket for fuel and phone bills to track cases.
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More than 70 medics infected with Ebola as DRC outbreak spreads ‘fast’ | Ebola News
https://www.europesays.com/us/879103/
Aid cuts and poor sanitation are deepening fears that Ebola is spreading thr...
More than 70 medics infected with Ebola as DRC outbreak spreads ‘fast’ | Ebola News
https://www.europesays.com/us/879103/
Aid cuts and poor sanitation are deepening fears that Ebola is spreading through displacement camps. Published On 19…#us #news #usnews
UNICEF races to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak in the DRC. Is the global response enough to stop the spread?
Evidence: Scaling up support, Funding gap remains, Outbreak persists
#UNICEF #Ebola
African officials warn of wider Ebola risk as death toll tops 200
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Ebola outbreaks in DR Congo and Uganda: until when? - The Lancet www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
The International Rescue Committee warned the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is spreading faster than responders can contain it.
🚨 WHO warns Ebola cases and deaths are rising in the Democratic Republic of the Congo:
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UK specialists head to Congo as concerns about Ebola increase
Public health specialists from the UK are being deployed to central Africa to help respond to the unfolding Ebola outbreak in the region....
UK specialists head to Congo as concerns about Ebola increase
Public health specialists from the UK are being deployed to central Africa to help respond to the unfolding Ebola outbreak in the region. #nursing #ebola #publichealth #nurses
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• The outbreak appears to have been detected late, making containment harder.
• Cases have spread across eastern DRC, where conflict and displacement complicate contact tracing and response.
• Ugand...
• The outbreak appears to have been detected late, making containment harder.
• Cases have spread across eastern DRC, where conflict and displacement complicate contact tracing and response.
• Uganda has reported confirmed cases, including healthcare workers in Kampala. 3/
DR Congo's deadly Ebola outbreak is 'evolving fast', WHO warns
DR Congo's deadly Ebola outbreak is 'evolving fast', WHO warns
The deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is rapidly spreading in spite of accelerating public health measures, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday. The outbreak, which began in mid-May, is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus for which there is not yet a vaccine or specific treatment.
In the DRC, Ebola may have been spreading undetected since before March and potentially as long as three months before the epidemic was confirmed.
Urgent global support is needed to prevent the outb...
In the DRC, Ebola may have been spreading undetected since before March and potentially as long as three months before the epidemic was confirmed.
Urgent global support is needed to prevent the outbreak escalating further. More: abcnews.com/Health/ebola...
WHO risk assessment:
DRC -Very High
Uganda and neighboring countries charing borders with countries experiencing active cases - High
Rest of Africa and the world - Low
The outbreak is serious but th...
WHO risk assessment:
DRC -Very High
Uganda and neighboring countries charing borders with countries experiencing active cases - High
Rest of Africa and the world - Low
The outbreak is serious but the response is slowly catching up.
Hoping for the best.
Africa CDC reports progress, warns Ebola outbreak outpacing response in DR Congo
Africa CDC reports progress, warns Ebola outbreak outpacing response in DR Congo
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Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa Raises Global Concerns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about the rapidly evolving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) an...
Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa Raises Global Concerns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about the rapidly evolving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, highlighting the urge…
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Aid rushes into Ebola hotspot amid strained DRC health system
Aid rushes into Ebola hotspot amid strained DRC health system
Aid workers rushed critical supplies Thursday to the center of a rare Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where overstretched medical teams are battling severe...
The New York Times laid bare the extent of the Ebola outbreak. Not only are the people of the Congo getting sick, their caretakers don’t have protective equipment to keep them safe. To protect the US ...
The New York Times laid bare the extent of the Ebola outbreak. Not only are the people of the Congo getting sick, their caretakers don’t have protective equipment to keep them safe. To protect the US from Ebola during the World Cup, we need to take care of it in Africa now.
Ebola outbreak battles war in Eastern DRC as WHO urges cease-fire
Ebola outbreak battles war in Eastern DRC as WHO urges cease-fire
The deadly Ebola outbreak unfolding in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is rapidly spiraling into a humanitarian disaster, with health officials warning that ongoing violence,...
Via @craigspencer.bsky.social in @thelancet.com: The expanding Ebola epidemic in the DRC and Uganda reflects a wider breakdown in cooperation and collaboration for global health security:
What you need to know about the growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)☝
This outbreak shows that cuts to humanitarian aid have real consequences for people and has left heal...
What you need to know about the growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)☝
This outbreak shows that cuts to humanitarian aid have real consequences for people and has left health services struggling to cope.
The WHO is warning that Ebola is spreading much faster than their ability to actually contain. The number of those that died so far has risen to 220 in Congo, though the number may have changed. Reall...
The WHO is warning that Ebola is spreading much faster than their ability to actually contain. The number of those that died so far has risen to 220 in Congo, though the number may have changed. Really hope this doesn't turn into another COVID situation.
#WHO #Ebola #Covid #Covid19 #Congo #Outbreak
[4/6] continues to expand and has become one of the largest Ebola epidemics on record in Africa. He expressed the hope that the epidemic could be prevented from spreading further and become the worst ...
[4/6] continues to expand and has become one of the largest Ebola epidemics on record in Africa. He expressed the hope that the epidemic could be prevented from spreading further and become the worst Ebola epidemic in history. Kasea said that the ongoing armed conflict in eastern Congo
Ebola resurges in Eastern DRC as conflict, mistrust hinder response
->Daily Sabah | More on "Ebola outbreak DRC conflict response" at BigEarthData.ai | #Ebola
Conflict as a Disease Multiplier: The DRC's Ebola Outbreak
->Observer Research Foundation | More on "DRC Ebola outbreak conflict health" at BigEarthData.ai | #Health #Disease #Ebola
Congo-Kinshasa: Travel Restrictions On DR Congo As Ebola Threat Rises to Highest Level
Congo-Kinshasa: Travel Restrictions On DR Congo As Ebola Threat Rises to Highest Level
[RFI] As the World Health Organisation raises its risk assessment for the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo to the highest level, neighbouring countries Uganda and Rwanda have imposed travel restrictions to try and prevent the deadly virus spreading.
Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo outpacing containment efforts, health officials warn #Ebola #DRC
Several crises combine to impede Ebola outbreak response
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/663634/
KINSHASA, Congo — KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Attacks on Ebola treatment centers in eastern Congo underscore t...
Several crises combine to impede Ebola outbreak response
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/663634/
KINSHASA, Congo — KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Attacks on Ebola treatment centers in eastern Congo underscore the serious…
WHO warned the Ebola outbreak in Congo is spreading faster than it can be controlled, with over 1,000 cases and 220 deaths reported. Airports increased screenings after an American doctor tested posit...
WHO warned the Ebola outbreak in Congo is spreading faster than it can be controlled, with over 1,000 cases and 220 deaths reported. Airports increased screenings after an American doctor tested positive, while Italy cleared two suspected aid worker cases.
www.dailymail.com/health/artic...
'Breakneck' Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world's response - www.reuters.com/business/hea...
Ebola outbreak worsens in DRC due to ongoing conflict.
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Another reminder of how many diseases look like Ebola at the outset, but also how many co-circulate in the DRC. Yet again, we'll see lots of these alerts in the coming weeks & months. They will inevit...
Another reminder of how many diseases look like Ebola at the outset, but also how many co-circulate in the DRC. Yet again, we'll see lots of these alerts in the coming weeks & months. They will inevitably lead to more nations closing their borders, instead of truly helping at the source.
Health authorities at Malaba Health Centre and the border post have intensified screening and response measures following the declaration of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Ebola is highly contagious and often deadly. Per the WHO, the ebola outbreak in DRC has spread to other African nations, with medical personnel playing catch-up. It could spread beyond Africa, which i...
Ebola is highly contagious and often deadly. Per the WHO, the ebola outbreak in DRC has spread to other African nations, with medical personnel playing catch-up. It could spread beyond Africa, which is why defunding USAID and other US-led health initiatives abroad has made Americans less safe.
One month into the #Ebola disease outbreak in #DRC, the situation remains critical as infections and deaths rise.
Our teams are responding by setting up treatment centres, strengthening surveillance ...
One month into the #Ebola disease outbreak in #DRC, the situation remains critical as infections and deaths rise.
Our teams are responding by setting up treatment centres, strengthening surveillance and informing communities.
Dr. Maria Mashako, our Medical Coordinator, reports:
Health officials are warning the ongoing Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is “outpacing” containment efforts and approaching a "catastrophic” tipping point.
The race against time to contain Ebola
The race against time to contain Ebola
Tensions are running high as officials fight to stop the rapid spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where aid workers tell the ABC they are already playing catch-up with the deadly disease.
Ebola may have spread beyond Africa. How are health authorities responding?
https://www.europesays.com/africa/272423/
The latest Ebola outbreak is showing no signs of slowing. On April 24, the first...
Ebola may have spread beyond Africa. How are health authorities responding?
https://www.europesays.com/africa/272423/
The latest Ebola outbreak is showing no signs of slowing. On April 24, the first suspected case of…
Liberia: Liberia Moves to Prevent Another Ebola Nightmare
Liberia: Liberia Moves to Prevent Another Ebola Nightmare
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Government of Liberia has announced new health and travel measures to strengthen surveillance for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) following outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, which have been declared Public Health Emergencies of International Concern (PHEICs).
Africa: Inside Africa's Race to Stop Ebola
Africa: Inside Africa's Race to Stop Ebola
[Independent (Kampala)] Uganda is mobilizing its hard-earned Ebola expertise as eastern DRC's outbreak threatens to overwhelm borders, and strain economies
Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO | Democratic Republic of the Congo
https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/603424/
The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak...
Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO | Democratic Republic of the Congo
https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/603424/
The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts and countries neighbouring the…
Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warns
Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warns
The medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.
10/ The DRC, WHO, AfricaCDC, and other responding agencies have a lot of experience controlling Ebola outbreaks.
The security situation in the impacted region in DRC will complicate the response, but...
10/ The DRC, WHO, AfricaCDC, and other responding agencies have a lot of experience controlling Ebola outbreaks.
The security situation in the impacted region in DRC will complicate the response, but there is a lot more capacity already there than was present during the 2015 outbreak in W. Africa.
The Ebola outbreak is out of control in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The situation has been exacerbated by slashed foreign aid budgets. We need a world in which we have decent medical services ev...
The Ebola outbreak is out of control in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The situation has been exacerbated by slashed foreign aid budgets. We need a world in which we have decent medical services everywhere, until then none of us can be certain of our health security.
#Ebola #WHO #HealthSecurity
International aid cuts complicate Congo's Ebola epidemic
International aid cuts complicate Congo's Ebola epidemic
The scaling back of development aid has contributed to the inability to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. German organizations are calling for a major spending boost to help stop the spread.
Congo-Kinshasa: 'Rare, Untreatable Strain' - Ebola Toll Mounts in Eastern DR Congo
Congo-Kinshasa: 'Rare, Untreatable Strain' - Ebola Toll Mounts in Eastern DR Congo
[UN News] The top UN aid official in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is in Ituri province - the epicentre of the country's Ebola outbreak - for a three-day assessment visit, as the confirmed case count reaches 515 across three eastern provinces.
Ebola outbreak live updates: WHO says deadly virus is spreading faster than they can stop it
https://www.newsbeep.com/558511/
The deadly outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uga...
Ebola outbreak live updates: WHO says deadly virus is spreading faster than they can stop it
https://www.newsbeep.com/558511/
The deadly outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is spreading faster than efforts…
The fatal Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly, the World Health Organization warned, despite accelerating efforts to tackle the virus.
Ebola spread in DR Congo 'alarming', charity warns, as WHO chief visits worst-hit area
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#ebola #outbreak #pandemic #Congo
An Ebola outbreak in DRC is live right now, & it's functioning as an unplanned stress test for something the global health world has debated for years: what does an Africa-led emergency response look ...
An Ebola outbreak in DRC is live right now, & it's functioning as an unplanned stress test for something the global health world has debated for years: what does an Africa-led emergency response look like? We're about to find out. 🧵
pihcanada.org/news/dr-cass...
Ebola treatment capacity expands in DR Congo as WHO issues new guidelines
->UN News | More on "Ebola outbreak DR Congo response" at BigEarthData.ai | #Ebola
'Race against time' to contain Ebola outbreak in central Africa
Canadian experts involved in prior outbreaks warn of challenges to contain virus spread
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
Rising Ebola cases bring back travel bans and screenings as worry mounts across DRC, Uganda
Ebola spread in DR Congo 'alarming', charity warns, as WHO chief visits worst-hit area
Médicins Sans Frontières says that never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon after its d...
Ebola spread in DR Congo 'alarming', charity warns, as WHO chief visits worst-hit area
Médicins Sans Frontières says that never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon after its declaration.
Ebola outbreak: WHO chief visits epicentre Bunia in eastern Congo, urges countries to reconsider travel bans
->Mint | More on "Ebola outbreak Congo travel bans" at BigEarthData.ai | #Ebola
Ebola Outbreak in DRC Escalates with Record Cases and Challenges
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a significant escalation in Ebola cases, with health officials reporting a r…...
Ebola Outbreak in DRC Escalates with Record Cases and Challenges
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a significant escalation in Ebola cases, with health officials reporting a r…
#Akerix #AI #EbolaOutbreak #DemocraticRepublicOfCongo
https://akerix.com/article/ebola-drc-record
Doctors at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo told ABC News that the deadly virus is still spreading at an alarming rate. abc13.com/post/doctors...
Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't nearly enough
Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't nearly enough
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Sophia Mulei, a laboratory technologist, works with a control sample inside the Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Laboratory at Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe, Uganda. The lab is one of the primary centers for the testing of Ebola samples.
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo began worrying about possible Ebola cases in mid-April. Deaths in the northeastern part of the country that seemed like they may have been caused by the deadly virus prompted officials to take samples. They then sent them to the lab in Bunia.
"The first samples were tested on April 30th," says
Jean-Jaques Muyembe
, general director of INRB, DRC's national biomedical research center. The lab ran the samples on GeneXpert, a machine that automates the process of detecting specific bits of viral DNA. The results came back negative for Ebola. So did more samples a couple of weeks later.
Eventually, officials sent samples hundreds of miles away to Kinshasa for more speciali…
Ebola Update: What I’m Watching (May 25)
The current Ebola outbreak is centered in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with confirmed cases also reported in Uganda.
On May 17, WHO declared i...
Ebola Update: What I’m Watching (May 25)
The current Ebola outbreak is centered in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with confirmed cases also reported in Uganda.
On May 17, WHO declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). 🧵1/
Ebola epidemic spreading rapidly and outpacing containment efforts
->UN News | More on "Ebola outbreak DRC containment crisis" at BigEarthData.ai | #Ebola #Epidemic
Tanzania Strengthens Precautions Against Ebola Outbreak
https://www.europesays.com/africa/255657/
Tanzania has intensified its precautionary measures against a potential Ebola outbreak, as health au...
Tanzania Strengthens Precautions Against Ebola Outbreak
https://www.europesays.com/africa/255657/
Tanzania has intensified its precautionary measures against a potential Ebola outbreak, as health authorities work to strengthen surveillance…
Congo-Kinshasa: 'Some Question If Ebola Is Real' - How Trust Is Central in Fighting DRC Outbreak
Congo-Kinshasa: 'Some Question If Ebola Is Real' - How Trust Is Central in Fighting DRC Outbreak
[UN News] In Ebola-stricken Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), winning the race against the disease requires earning the community's trust first and foremost, humanitarians said on Tuesday.
Rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, compounded by insecurity and limited diagnostic capabilities, is overwhelming response efforts and highlighting critical vulnerabi...
Rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, compounded by insecurity and limited diagnostic capabilities, is overwhelming response efforts and highlighting critical vulnerabilities in global health security.
More: wwnradar.blogspot.com/2026/05/ebol...
#EbolaOutbreak #DRC
The current #Ebola outbreak in DRC is unfolding in a region affected by conflict, displacement & fragile health systems.
In our new blog, experts examine why outbreak control is especially challengin...
The current #Ebola outbreak in DRC is unfolding in a region affected by conflict, displacement & fragile health systems.
In our new blog, experts examine why outbreak control is especially challenging in humanitarian settings ⬇️
www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
UN warns Ebola outbreak in DRC could push one million more people into ...
UN warns Ebola outbreak in DRC could push one million more people into ...
UN warns Ebola outbreak in DRC could push one million more people into poverty
UN warns Ebola outbreak in DRC could push one million more people into poverty
Health teams in personal protective equipment respond to the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo. (Photo: WHO/Joël Lumbala)
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A new UNDP assessment warns the outbreak could cost the DRC more than $1 billion, eliminate 55,000 jobs and trigger billions in economic losses across Africa, even if the virus is contained.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could push nearly one million more people into poverty while costing African economies billions of dollars, according to a new United Nations (UN) report.
The findings, contained in the "Rapid Socioeconomic Assessment of Ebola Outbreak in the DRC" released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), show that efforts to contain the virus, including disruptions…
There's a new outbreak of Ebola in Africa. Here's what you need to know
There's a new outbreak of Ebola in Africa. Here's what you need to know
Médecins Sans Frontières/AP
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
has declared
a new Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province. It’s caused by the most severe strain: Zaire Ebola virus.
This outbreak
began
with a 34-year-old pregnant woman who was admitted to hospital on August 20 and died five days later. Two health workers who treated her also became infected and died.
By September 15, there were
81 confirmed cases
and 28 deaths, including
four health workers
.
The DRC has had 15 prior Ebola epidemics, with the
largest in 2019
and the
most recent
in 2022.
But genetic analysis
shows
the outbreak likely began after a spillover from an animal to a human, rather than a continuation of earlier outbreaks.
How does it spread and what are the symptoms?
Ebola virus disease was
first identified
in 1976 in a village near the Ebola River in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Sudan (now South Sudan).
Fruit bats are the natural host of the virus. Humans may become infected
after contact
with animals such as bats, chimpanzees, antelope or porcupines.
Ebola
mainly spreads
through direct contact with blood or o…
Distrust, conflict hamper Congo's Ebola response
Distrust, conflict hamper Congo's Ebola response
The epicenter of the Ebola outbreak is in Mongbwalu, a poor gold-mining town of 130,000 people, in Ituri province, in eastern Congo.
Medics in eastern DRC struggle to secure basic safety equipment nearly a month into one of the world's largest Ebola outbreaks, doctors and humanitarian workers say. #Ebola #DRC
Ebola is racing through the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo faster than health workers can respond, the World Health Organisation has warned, as suspected deaths passed 220.
“At the m...
Ebola is racing through the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo faster than health workers can respond, the World Health Organisation has warned, as suspected deaths passed 220.
“At the moment, the epidemic is outpacing us.”
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Africa CDC reports progress, warns Ebola outbreak outpacing response in DRC
https://www.europesays.com/africa/324197/
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says progress...
Africa CDC reports progress, warns Ebola outbreak outpacing response in DRC
https://www.europesays.com/africa/324197/
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says progress has been made in the Ebola…
URGENT: The Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than the response, with over 900 suspected cases and at least 223 deaths reported in DRC and Uganda.
Aid cuts have weakened the health system and confli...
URGENT: The Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than the response, with over 900 suspected cases and at least 223 deaths reported in DRC and Uganda.
Aid cuts have weakened the health system and conflict could lead to further spread. Here's what needs to happen now: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
Congo's eastern Ituri province faces a severe Ebola outbreak with 80 deaths in a week as health workers race to contain the spread.
https://worldbriefly.news/congos-ebola-outbreak-80-dead-in-a-week-a...
Congo's eastern Ituri province faces a severe Ebola outbreak with 80 deaths in a week as health workers race to contain the spread.
https://worldbriefly.news/congos-ebola-outbreak-80-dead-in-a-week-and-bunia-residents-say-burials-never-st
#EbolaOutbreak #Congo #PublicHealth
Congo’s deadly perfect storm - ROGER McKENZIE highlights how health workers in DRC are struggling to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak in a region already suffering conflict, aid cuts and a legacy of im...
Congo’s deadly perfect storm - ROGER McKENZIE highlights how health workers in DRC are struggling to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak in a region already suffering conflict, aid cuts and a legacy of imperialist degradation
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/cong...
[2/3] Republic of the Congo is spreading faster than the current response capacity and may cause wider socioeconomic impacts. An assessment report released by the United Nations Development Program in...
[2/3] Republic of the Congo is spreading faster than the current response capacity and may cause wider socioeconomic impacts. An assessment report released by the United Nations Development Program in Kinshasa on the same day warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of
Armed groups in Ituri are killing and displacing civilians while blocking the Ebola response.
808 confirmed cases. 192 dead. 19 children.
The outbreak hasn't peaked. Red Cross: "We are afraid that t...
Armed groups in Ituri are killing and displacing civilians while blocking the Ebola response.
808 confirmed cases. 192 dead. 19 children.
The outbreak hasn't peaked. Red Cross: "We are afraid that this could last one year."
DRC is facing two disasters. The world is counting one.
#DRC #Ebola
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“Faced with a large, rapidly expanding Ebola epidemic and no medicines to combat it, health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are pondering whether a desperate situati...
· #Ebola ·
“Faced with a large, rapidly expanding Ebola epidemic and no medicines to combat it, health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are pondering whether a desperate situation calls for a desperate measure,” 🖋️ @cohenjon.bsky.social > @science.org.
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Risk 'Very High' in Eastern DR Congo As UN Intensifies Response
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Risk 'Very High' in Eastern DR Congo As UN Intensifies Response
[UN News] The UN is rushing emergency personnel, funding and supplies into eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to counter the fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreading through conflict-ravaged provinces.
Alarm as Ebola spreads into new areas of DR Congo
Alarm as Ebola spreads into new areas of DR Congo
Cases are being identified in new health zones on a near-daily basis, warns WHO's head of epidemiology.
World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts and countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are at high risk from the disease. Director...
World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts and countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are at high risk from the disease. Director general of World Health Organization urges neighbouring countries to take immediate action
Europe beefs up Ebola detection as Congo epidemic surges
->POLITICO | More on "Ebola Congo Europe surveillance response" at BigEarthData.ai | #Epidemic #Ebola
Repost by @NickKristof
RT by @NickKristof: #Ebola appears to have spread to a fourth province in DRC, Haut-Uélé, which is north of the outbreak epicenter in Ituri province & bordering on South Sudan ...
Repost by @NickKristof
RT by @NickKristof: #Ebola appears to have spread to a fourth province in DRC, Haut-Uélé, which is north of the outbreak epicenter in Ituri province & bordering on South Sudan & the Central African Republic. This is not what the world needs.
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IRC warns DRC Ebola outbreak likely far larger than official figures suggest
https://www.europesays.com/ie/515781/
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 1, 2026 — The Ebola outbreak in the D...
IRC warns DRC Ebola outbreak likely far larger than official figures suggest
https://www.europesays.com/ie/515781/
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 1, 2026 — The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo…
WHO Warns of Rapid Expansion of Ebola Outbreak Across DR Congo, Uganda
https://www.europesays.com/africa/282494/
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the ongoing outbreak of Bundibugy...
WHO Warns of Rapid Expansion of Ebola Outbreak Across DR Congo, Uganda
https://www.europesays.com/africa/282494/
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the ongoing outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD), a rare…
The Ebola outbreak in DRC & Uganda is the third-worst on record, with over 900 cases & 220 deaths. The outbreak is spreading rapidly due to a rare virus strain, ongoing conflict, and significant US fo...
The Ebola outbreak in DRC & Uganda is the third-worst on record, with over 900 cases & 220 deaths. The outbreak is spreading rapidly due to a rare virus strain, ongoing conflict, and significant US foreign aid cuts to prevention efforts. #Ebola #News
Congo Ebola response strained a month after WHO declares international emergency
Congo Ebola response strained a month after WHO declares international emergency
<p>Health workers battling an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo lack the personnel to identify suspected cases, the ambulances to transport them and even the construction materials to build isolation wards, officials and aid workers told <em>Reuters</em>.</p>
<p>A month after the World Health Organisation (WHO) <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2001489">declared</a> an international emergency, the outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain has grown to more than 800 confirmed cases, with warnings mounting that it could become the worst on record, surpassing the 2014-16 West Africa epidemic that killed more than 11,000 people.</p>
<p>Health teams are so stretched that tens of thousands of contacts of those cases remain untraced, Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, told <em>Reuters</em>, pointing to insecurity and the urban, mining-heavy setting of the outbreak as central obstacles.</p>
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Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Widens in Eastern Congo and Uganda, Response Scaled Up
#ebola #drc #uganda #outbreak
The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda continues to evolve, with cases rising and health authorities facing significant challenges in containment efforts.
UN Deploys Emergency Support As Ebola Spreads In DR Congo; Uganda Confirms Three New Cases – Arise News
https://www.europesays.com/africa/251080/
The United Nations has moved emergency personnel, fu...
UN Deploys Emergency Support As Ebola Spreads In DR Congo; Uganda Confirms Three New Cases – Arise News
https://www.europesays.com/africa/251080/
The United Nations has moved emergency personnel, funding, and supplies into eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)…
WHO warns Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts in DR Congo, Uganda
https://www.europesays.com/africa/253037/
Meanwhile, Ugandan authorities confirmed two additional Ebola infections on Monda...
WHO warns Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts in DR Congo, Uganda
https://www.europesays.com/africa/253037/
Meanwhile, Ugandan authorities confirmed two additional Ebola infections on Monday, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases…
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DRC authorities urge calm amid new Ebola outbreak
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are urging the public not to panic following the country's latest Ebola outbreak. ...
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DRC authorities urge calm amid new Ebola outbreak
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are urging the public not to panic following the country's latest Ebola outbreak. Surveillance, contact tracing, testing, and response efforts are underway.
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"Nearly a month into one of the world’s largest ever Ebola outbreaks, medics in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are struggling to secure basic equipment to stay safe and prevent further spread o...
"Nearly a month into one of the world’s largest ever Ebola outbreaks, medics in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are struggling to secure basic equipment to stay safe and prevent further spread of the disease..."
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading at an unprecedented pace, Africa CDC warns.
Ebola cases rise in DR Congo amid conflict, a stark reminder of global health vulnerabilities. When will we learn? #EbolaOutbreak #GlobalHealth
In the DRC, Ebola may have been spreading undetected since before March and potentially as long as three months before the epidemic was confirmed.
Urgent global support is needed to prevent the outb...
In the DRC, Ebola may have been spreading undetected since before March and potentially as long as three months before the epidemic was confirmed.
Urgent global support is needed to prevent the outbreak escalating further. More: abcnews.com/Health/ebola...
Congo battles Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed groups, anger
Congo battles Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed groups, anger
Arson attacks on Ebola treatment centers in eastern Congo highlight the severe challenges facing authorities, including growing local anger, as they attempt to contain an outbreak...
Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/ebola-vir...
Africa CDC on Ebola outbreak: ‘We cannot afford to have more Africans dying’
https://www.europesays.com/africa/252169/
WASHINGTON (TNND) — The suspected death toll of what’s become Africa’s second-l...
Africa CDC on Ebola outbreak: ‘We cannot afford to have more Africans dying’
https://www.europesays.com/africa/252169/
WASHINGTON (TNND) — The suspected death toll of what’s become Africa’s second-largest Ebola outbreak ever has reached 220,…
Ebola outbreak draws attention to longstanding virus spillover risks in western Uganda
->Mongabay | More on "Ebola outbreak Uganda Congo border" at BigEarthData.ai | #Virus #Spillover #BirdFlu #Ebola
Africa: Ebola May Have Spread Beyond Africa. How Are Health Authorities Responding?
Africa: Ebola May Have Spread Beyond Africa. How Are Health Authorities Responding?
[The Conversation Africa] The latest Ebola outbreak is showing no signs of slowing.
🚨 The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri Province is outpacing response efforts. It is driven by the Bundibugyo virus strain, with support from WHO, Africa CDC, and Doctors Wit...
🚨 The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri Province is outpacing response efforts. It is driven by the Bundibugyo virus strain, with support from WHO, Africa CDC, and Doctors Without Borders facing funding and logistical challenges. #Ebola #HealthCrisis #DRC
Several crises combine to impede Ebola outbreak response
https://www.europesays.com/us/820487/
KINSHASA, Congo — KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Attacks on Ebola treatment centers in eastern Congo underscore...
Several crises combine to impede Ebola outbreak response
https://www.europesays.com/us/820487/
KINSHASA, Congo — KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Attacks on Ebola treatment centers in eastern Congo underscore the serious…#us #news #usnews
'Breakneck' Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world's response - www.reuters.com/business/hea...
The most important detail in this story isn't that the WHO chief has arrived in Congo.
It's that health officials say this rare Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than the response. Outbreaks are a r...
The most important detail in this story isn't that the WHO chief has arrived in Congo.
It's that health officials say this rare Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than the response. Outbreaks are a race against time—and right now, time matters.
#Ebola #GlobalHealth
The Ebola epidemic has claimed more than 200 lives in the DRC, a little over one month after it was declared, the AU health agency said Thurs. The outbreak is of the rare Bundibugyo strain, which has ...
The Ebola epidemic has claimed more than 200 lives in the DRC, a little over one month after it was declared, the AU health agency said Thurs. The outbreak is of the rare Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved vaccine, & the response has been complicated by the epicenter’s loc in a conflict zone.
Ebola outbreak in DRC spreading at unprecedented pace, Doctors Without Borders says. More cases recorded in short time than ever before; response measures lagging behind spread. #Ebola #DRC #HealthEme...
Ebola outbreak in DRC spreading at unprecedented pace, Doctors Without Borders says. More cases recorded in short time than ever before; response measures lagging behind spread. #Ebola #DRC #HealthEmergency
"The #Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda requires strong international action" -
Ebola spreading into new areas in northeast DR Congo: WHO
Ebola spreading into new areas in northeast DR Congo: WHO
GENEVA - The Ebola outbreak is spreading into new areas of the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo and is bigger in scale than hitherto detected, the World Health Organization warned Friday.
Ebola-hit DR Congo faces ‘catastrophic collision’ of disease and conflict, WHO warns
https://www.newsbeep.com/560124/
Concerns over the possible spread of the Ebola outbreak has spurred more countri...
Ebola-hit DR Congo faces ‘catastrophic collision’ of disease and conflict, WHO warns
https://www.newsbeep.com/560124/
Concerns over the possible spread of the Ebola outbreak has spurred more countries into imposing strict travel restrictions.…
[2/5] Republic of the Congo on the 28th that the current Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is "very complex", and multiple factors such as the security situation have brought diff...
[2/5] Republic of the Congo on the 28th that the current Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is "very complex", and multiple factors such as the security situation have brought difficulties to prevention and control. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and
Uganda confirms two new Ebola patients are from DR Congo, raising cross-border transmission fears as outbreak intensifies. #Ebola #Uganda #DRC
This oughtta sound alarm bells
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" ....the virus is spreading faster than the response despite better-organized health facilities and new aid arrivals. "
WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola ou...
This oughtta sound alarm bells
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" ....the virus is spreading faster than the response despite better-organized health facilities and new aid arrivals. "
WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response
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Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo is spiraling, with over 1,000 suspected cases and 246 deaths. Health workers face deep mistrust and conflict in the region, hampering containment efforts for the Bun...
Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo is spiraling, with over 1,000 suspected cases and 246 deaths. Health workers face deep mistrust and conflict in the region, hampering containment efforts for the Bundibugyo strain. #ebola #News
In Congo, 210 deaths from Ebola have been recorded,but violence and attacks on hospitals are hindering medical workers as well as disruption of outbreak response efforts Ten countries are now at risk ...
In Congo, 210 deaths from Ebola have been recorded,but violence and attacks on hospitals are hindering medical workers as well as disruption of outbreak response efforts Ten countries are now at risk of the virus spreading.
May 24 2026 unn.ua/en/news/over...
'Breakneck' Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world's response - www.reuters.com/business/hea...
WHO, Africa CDC unveil $518m Ebola plan as Uganda death toll rises
WHO, Africa CDC unveil $518m Ebola plan as Uganda death toll rises
Uganda reported three more cases and one more death from the outbreak which has spread from the DRC.
Ebola spreading 'fast' in DR Congo, warns WHO - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/ebola-outbreak-dr-congo-who-spreading-fast-6196296
Ten years ago they experienced the world's largest Ebola epidemic in Sierra Leone, at that time more than 11,000 people died from the epidemic in West Africa. Langkamp and Bischofberger report in an i...
Ten years ago they experienced the world's largest Ebola epidemic in Sierra Leone, at that time more than 11,000 people died from the epidemic in West Africa. Langkamp and Bischofberger report in an interview why the current outbreak in the Congo is particularly worrying them.
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Nearly a month into one of the world’s largest Ebola outbreaks, medics in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are struggling to secure basic safety equipment and prevent further disease spread, docto...
Nearly a month into one of the world’s largest Ebola outbreaks, medics in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are struggling to secure basic safety equipment and prevent further disease spread, doctors, humanitarian workers and public health officials say reut.rs/4vEheVW
Uganda confirms 2 new Ebola cases, DRC infections hit 900
Uganda confirms 2 new Ebola cases, DRC infections hit 900
The two new cases are health workers in the Ugandan capital, Kampala. The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency over the latest outbreak, which began in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo
The deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is continuing to spread with a spike in child infections an increasingly likely scenario in the days ahead, UN agencies said...
The deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is continuing to spread with a spike in child infections an increasingly likely scenario in the days ahead, UN agencies said on Friday.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167702
Ebola outbreak outpaces containment in Congo, where the absence of USAID support has left medical teams reeling. As the virus surges through a volatile, distrustful public, the erosion of financial ba...
Ebola outbreak outpaces containment in Congo, where the absence of USAID support has left medical teams reeling. As the virus surges through a volatile, distrustful public, the erosion of financial backing turns a manageable public health crisis into a likely uncontrolled disaster.
DRC and WHO reaffirm strong partnership to contain Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/708391/
The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the World Hea...
DRC and WHO reaffirm strong partnership to contain Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/708391/
The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) reaffirm their…
Healthcare situation in DR Congo improves amidst Ebola crisis
Healthcare situation in DR Congo improves amidst Ebola crisis
The Ebola virus continues to spread across the DR Congo but local healthcare workers say the situation has improved.
Ebola spread in DR Congo 'alarming', charity warns, as WHO chief visits worst-hit area
Médicins Sans Frontières says that never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon after its d...
Ebola spread in DR Congo 'alarming', charity warns, as WHO chief visits worst-hit area
Médicins Sans Frontières says that never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon after its declaration.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c99ldxykz4zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
[1/3] 2026-07-01 12:51:09 - [UN agencies warn that the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will impact the regional economy] The United Nations Development Program and the World Hea...
[1/3] 2026-07-01 12:51:09 - [UN agencies warn that the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will impact the regional economy] The United Nations Development Program and the World Health Organization warned on June 30 that the current Ebola epidemic in the Democratic
Ebola outbreak in DRC could take years to contain, expert says
A rare Ebola strain. No approved vaccine. No treatment. 1,200+ cases spreading through active conflict zones — now crossing into Uganda. WHO just declared a global health emergency. https://crowdbyte....
A rare Ebola strain. No approved vaccine. No treatment. 1,200+ cases spreading through active conflict zones — now crossing into Uganda. WHO just declared a global health emergency. https://crowdbyte.ai/topics/who-director-travels-to-congo-as-ebola-outbreak-worsens
When Ebola spreads in a conflict setting, coordinated response matters. In the DRC, we’re supporting national & international partners to help contain the outbreak, building on trusted partnerships su...
When Ebola spreads in a conflict setting, coordinated response matters. In the DRC, we’re supporting national & international partners to help contain the outbreak, building on trusted partnerships such as #SEEG.
From PPE to RCCE: preparedness saves lives.
#GlobalHealth #Ebola #DRC
Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't nearly enough
Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't nearly enough
The DRC has improved testing capacity for Ebola, with two facilities operating in or near the epicenter. But this still may not be enough to keep up with a rapidly expanding disease.
‘Race against time’ to contain Ebola outbreak in central Africa
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/694505/
As news broke of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo over a week ago, Jason…
Health workers in eastern Congo are fighting an Ebola strain with no approved vaccine and no specific treatment. WHO has declared a public health emergency over the Bundibugyo outbreak in DR Congo and...
Health workers in eastern Congo are fighting an Ebola strain with no approved vaccine and no specific treatment. WHO has declared a public health emergency over the Bundibugyo outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda. Contact tracing is reaching under half of those exposed. Source: WHO.
[2/3] agree to an immediate ceasefire and allow medical teams to safely and continuously enter the affected area to contain the Ebola outbreak. Tedros said that eastern Congo (DRC) is now facing a cat...
[2/3] agree to an immediate ceasefire and allow medical teams to safely and continuously enter the affected area to contain the Ebola outbreak. Tedros said that eastern Congo (DRC) is now facing a catastrophic collision of disease and conflict, and the Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province
'Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO
“We are urgently scaling up operations, but at the moment the epidemic is outpacing us,” said the WHO’s director-general, Dr Ghebreyesu...
'Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO
“We are urgently scaling up operations, but at the moment the epidemic is outpacing us,” said the WHO’s director-general, Dr Ghebreyesus, as he urged neighbouring countries to take immediate action'
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...
Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO | Democratic Republic of the Congo
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The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbre...
Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO | Democratic Republic of the Congo
https://www.europesays.com/uk/984386/
The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts and countries neighbouring the…
In eastern DRC, the Ebola outbreak is unfolding in a context of insecurity, cross‑border movement, and constrained response capacity.
Different strain, no approved vaccine, aid cuts, limited trust, hi...
In eastern DRC, the Ebola outbreak is unfolding in a context of insecurity, cross‑border movement, and constrained response capacity.
Different strain, no approved vaccine, aid cuts, limited trust, high mobility. These are not side issues. They shape what response is possible.
New in global health this week: the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo highlights how outbreaks are shaped not only by disease, but also weak health systems and trust. WHO Director-General Tedros visited...
New in global health this week: the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo highlights how outbreaks are shaped not only by disease, but also weak health systems and trust. WHO Director-General Tedros visited Kinshasa to support response efforts.
Read more: to.pbs.org/3PVSZmK
DRC’s Ebola outbreak has 70 per cent chance of spreading to South Sudan, new modelling predicts.
The still-growing epidemic poses a serious risk to a country with some of the world’s weakest healthca...
DRC’s Ebola outbreak has 70 per cent chance of spreading to South Sudan, new modelling predicts.
The still-growing epidemic poses a serious risk to a country with some of the world’s weakest healthcare
““Spillover is no longer hypothetical””
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
"All signs point to this becoming the biggest [Ebola] outbreak we've ever seen in the DRC. That could lead to regional instability and that has repercussions for the world."
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"All signs point to this becoming the biggest [Ebola] outbreak we've ever seen in the DRC. That could lead to regional instability and that has repercussions for the world."
@bhadeliamd.bsky.social
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WHO warns Ebola outbreak in DRC could worsen
"220 deaths from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Despite measures to curb the transmission, the disease has now spread to neighbouring Uga...
WHO warns Ebola outbreak in DRC could worsen
"220 deaths from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Despite measures to curb the transmission, the disease has now spread to neighbouring Uganda"
“We are fighting this outbreak with far fewer resources than we have had for any comparable crisis in recent memory.”
The Ebola epidemic in eastern DRC could become one of the deadliest ever recorded...
“We are fighting this outbreak with far fewer resources than we have had for any comparable crisis in recent memory.”
The Ebola epidemic in eastern DRC could become one of the deadliest ever recorded, warns @denismukwege.bsky.social in @lemonde.fr.
WHO says Ebola outbreak expands fast in DRC, spreads to Uganda
https://www.europesays.com/ie/525564/
A health worker walks past Ebola warning and instruction posters at a temporary health clinic at ...
WHO says Ebola outbreak expands fast in DRC, spreads to Uganda
https://www.europesays.com/ie/525564/
A health worker walks past Ebola warning and instruction posters at a temporary health clinic at the Mpondwe…
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday (May 25) that a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda was outpacing response efforts, with ...
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday (May 25) that a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda was outpacing response efforts, with at least 220 suspected deaths reported.
www.france24.com/en/africa/20...
130 chimps. 97 monkeys. One team keeping them safe.
The Ebola outbreak has reached eastern DRC. Lwiro Primates Rehabilitation Center is responding with strict biosecurity measures to protect every an...
130 chimps. 97 monkeys. One team keeping them safe.
The Ebola outbreak has reached eastern DRC. Lwiro Primates Rehabilitation Center is responding with strict biosecurity measures to protect every animal in our care.
Mongabay covered the story. Read it here: www.lwirofund.org/news
#DRC #Ebola
There are emerging reports of an Ebola outbreak in central Africa, raising global health concerns and requiring attention from international bodies. #GlobalHealth #Ebola #PublicHealth #CrisisAlert
Ebola-hit DR Congo faces ‘catastrophic collision’ of disease and conflict, WHO warns
https://www.europesays.com/uk/987989/
Concerns over the possible spread of the Ebola outbreak has spurred more co...
Ebola-hit DR Congo faces ‘catastrophic collision’ of disease and conflict, WHO warns
https://www.europesays.com/uk/987989/
Concerns over the possible spread of the Ebola outbreak has spurred more countries into imposing strict travel restrictions.…
An Ebola outbreak spreading rapidly through the Democratic Republic of the Congo in central Africa poses a “very high” risk to the country, according to World Health Organization officials — with both...
An Ebola outbreak spreading rapidly through the Democratic Republic of the Congo in central Africa poses a “very high” risk to the country, according to World Health Organization officials — with both cases and deaths in the hundreds.
‘Breakneck’ Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world’s response
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/698683/
A Muslim washes his hands as a precaution against Ebola before attending the Eid al-Adha prayers at ...
‘Breakneck’ Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world’s response
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/698683/
A Muslim washes his hands as a precaution against Ebola before attending the Eid al-Adha prayers at Sayo…
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could surpass previous crises, citing major gaps in contact tracing and growing tra...
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could surpass previous crises, citing major gaps in contact tracing and growing transmission risks.
Conflict and public mistrust are hampering efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo.
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WHO puts suspected Ebola deaths at 220, warns outbreak is outpacing rescue efforts
WHO puts suspected Ebola deaths at 220, warns outbreak is outpacing rescue efforts
The World Health Organization warned Monday that a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda was outpacing response efforts, with at least 220 suspected deaths reported. Health workers in the conflict-hit Ituri province face attacks on medical facilities, complicating efforts to contain the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus.
South Africa: Ebola - the Diocese of Tombura-Yambio Raises Surveillance and Emergency Preparedness
South Africa: Ebola - the Diocese of Tombura-Yambio Raises Surveillance and Emergency Preparedness
[Agenzia Fides] Juba -- The Diocese of Tombura-Yambio in South Sudan is under heightened epidemic surveillance following the spread of the Ebola virus in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
The current #Ebola outbreak in DRC has the potential to be even larger than those in 2018 and 2014. Why have we seen larger outbreaks in recent years? There are multiple reasons including conflict, po...
The current #Ebola outbreak in DRC has the potential to be even larger than those in 2018 and 2014. Why have we seen larger outbreaks in recent years? There are multiple reasons including conflict, population movement and urbanization. But the trend shows we must learn how to respond better
Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Reaches Territory Held by Islamic State
Militant violence creates no-go zone for health responders as virus spreads
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Ebola outbreak comes with increasing economic toll for DR Congo
Ebola outbreak comes with increasing economic toll for DR Congo
The Ebola outbreak continues in Africa where cases are mounting and countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo have been closing their borders in a bid to halt the spread. While people understand the danger the virus presents, moves like this have cut many off from their livelihoods, pointing to an increasing economic toll, beyond the victims themselves.
Ebola spread in DR Congo 'alarming', charity warns, as WHO chief visits worst-hit area
Ebola spread in DR Congo 'alarming', charity warns, as WHO chief visits worst-hit area
Médicins Sans Frontières says that never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon after its declaration.
EBOLA WARNING SOUNDED 🚨
Ebola is spreading again — and this time the world may be dangerously unprepared.
The current outbreak in Congo and Uganda involves the rare Bundibugyo strain, with no approv...
EBOLA WARNING SOUNDED 🚨
Ebola is spreading again — and this time the world may be dangerously unprepared.
The current outbreak in Congo and Uganda involves the rare Bundibugyo strain, with no approved vaccine, growing cross-border spread, attacks on hospitals […]
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As we near 1 month since the #Ebola outbreak in DRC & Uganda was declared, #WHO estimates the risk of further spread as very high in DRC, high in Uganda & countries neighboring those 2, but low elsewh...
As we near 1 month since the #Ebola outbreak in DRC & Uganda was declared, #WHO estimates the risk of further spread as very high in DRC, high in Uganda & countries neighboring those 2, but low elsewhere in Africa & globally. WHO is worried about ETU capacity in DRC.
www.who.int/publications...
Ebola one month on: will the latest outbreak in DRC become the most deadly yet?
->The Guardian | More on "Ebola outbreak DRC spreading rapidly" at BigEarthData.ai | #Ebola
A new health zone, attacks on Red Cross burial teams, escaped patients, and contact tracing below 40% in the province driving the outbreak. The latest situation report offers a stark picture of the ch...
A new health zone, attacks on Red Cross burial teams, escaped patients, and contact tracing below 40% in the province driving the outbreak. The latest situation report offers a stark picture of the challenges facing #Ebola responders in eastern DR Congo.
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Ebola spreads in the DRC as authorities struggle to contain outbreak
Ebola spreads in the DRC as authorities struggle to contain outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading as cases been confirmed in Uganda.
Health officials warn Congo’s Ebola outbreak could become one of the worst in years. Cases continue to rise as treatment centres expand, social media campaigns launch and aid workers battle mistrust.
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Worsens Amid Rising Cases and Cross-Border Concerns
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is escalating, with confirmed cases reaching 676 and…
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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Worsens Amid Rising Cases and Cross-Border Concerns
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is escalating, with confirmed cases reaching 676 and…
#Akerix #AI #EbolaOutbreak #DemocraticRepublicOfCongo
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The pace of new cases in DRC - this early in the outbreak- appears worse than that in West Africa; the security problems in Eastern DRC are unique so military intervention providing aid is particularl...
The pace of new cases in DRC - this early in the outbreak- appears worse than that in West Africa; the security problems in Eastern DRC are unique so military intervention providing aid is particularly fraught.
www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/ebola-out...
Ebola outbreak raises fears of wider spread in Central Africa
Ebola outbreak raises fears of wider spread in Central Africa
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is raising fears of wider spread, with over 900 suspected cases and more than 200 deaths reported in the DRC. Health workers warn the toll is likely higher due to limited testing, while conflict, mistrust, and lack of treatment for the rare strain are hampering containment efforts.
Ebola deaths are rising in the DRC as mistrust of health workers hampers efforts to contain the outbreak.
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🚨 The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is claiming a death rate of 30-50%, according to reports. As the WHO chief arriv...
🚨 The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is claiming a death rate of 30-50%, according to reports. As the WHO chief arrives in the DRC, concerns are growing about the potential for the virus to spread further into the reg
[4/6] continues to expand and has become one of the largest Ebola epidemics on record in Africa. He expressed the hope that the epidemic could be prevented from spreading further and become the worst ...
[4/6] continues to expand and has become one of the largest Ebola epidemics on record in Africa. He expressed the hope that the epidemic could be prevented from spreading further and become the worst Ebola epidemic in history. Kasea said that the ongoing armed conflict in eastern Congo
As confirmed #Ebola cases pass 300 in DRC's Ituri province, ActionAid warns that the outbreak, compounded by an armed conflict, is decimating livelihoods.
actionaid.org.au/resources/wo...
#Medsky🧪 #IDsky #publichealth What it will take to stop the spiralling #Ebola outbreak .The number of suspected and confirmed Ebola cases in DRC & Uganda continues to soar 2 weeks after DRC declared a...
#Medsky🧪 #IDsky #publichealth What it will take to stop the spiralling #Ebola outbreak .The number of suspected and confirmed Ebola cases in DRC & Uganda continues to soar 2 weeks after DRC declared an outbreak on 15 May.
@natureportfolio.nature.com
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Congo-Kinshasa: Coming Weeks Critical for Ebola Response in DR Congo - MSF
Congo-Kinshasa: Coming Weeks Critical for Ebola Response in DR Congo - MSF
[MSF] In eastern DRC, people have been living through insecurity and with an under-resourced health system for years. The Ebola disease outbreak due to the Bundibugyo virus - which does not yet have approved vaccines or specific treatments - is posing a major additional challenge.
Ebola resurges in Eastern DRC as conflict, mistrust hinder response
Ebola resurges in Eastern DRC as conflict, mistrust hinder response
The Democratic Republic of Congo is once again battling an Ebola outbreak, but this time health authorities are facing a particularly difficult challenge.
The virus is spreading t...
Africa: Ebola May Have Spread Beyond Africa. How Are Health Authorities Responding?
https://www.europesays.com/africa/264019/
The latest Ebola outbreak is showing no signs of slowing. On April 24, t...
Africa: Ebola May Have Spread Beyond Africa. How Are Health Authorities Responding?
https://www.europesays.com/africa/264019/
The latest Ebola outbreak is showing no signs of slowing. On April 24, the first suspected case of…
Response to Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda
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the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. We are ...
Response to Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda
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the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. We are drawing on our investments in…
The Ebola outbreak is threatening communities already affected by conflict and displacement in eastern DR Congo.
More than 2 million displaced people live in areas at high risk of transmission.
Urge...
The Ebola outbreak is threatening communities already affected by conflict and displacement in eastern DR Congo.
More than 2 million displaced people live in areas at high risk of transmission.
Urgent support is needed to scale up prevention efforts: bit.ly/3uzlVXl
Twelve years after the World Health Organization declared the West African Ebola epidemic a global emergency, Ebola is again spreading, this time in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
prog...
Twelve years after the World Health Organization declared the West African Ebola epidemic a global emergency, Ebola is again spreading, this time in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
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Ebola outbreak in the DRC: four reasons it will be hard to contain. The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has the potential to become huge and of long duration. cm.theconversation.com/t/r-l-tuyhlt...
🚨 A recent decision by donors to cut aid funding to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sparked concerns about the country's ability to combat the ongoing Ebola outbreak, which has claimed thou...
🚨 A recent decision by donors to cut aid funding to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sparked concerns about the country's ability to combat the ongoing Ebola outbreak, which has claimed thousands of lives since 2018. Without sufficient aid, healthcare workers and teams on the ground may be
DRC's Ebola outbreak may be worst ever, Africa CDC says - CNN
DRC's Ebola outbreak may be worst ever, Africa CDC says - CNN
Red Cross workers carry the body of a person who died of Ebola into a coffin at a health center in Rwampara, Congo, on May 20.
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The head of Africa’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention warned that the
Ebola
outbreak in Congo could be the worst ever, saying on Tuesday that it could cost billions of dollars to contain later if critical weaknesses in the response are not addressed quickly.
More than 830 cases of the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no proven treatment or vaccine, have been confirmed in Congo, 196 of them fatal. The disease, transmitted through body fluids even after death, is spreading fast across three provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo, government data shows.
“If we don’t stop the outbreak very soon it will be worse than what we had in West Africa and eastern DRC,” Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya told a virtual meeting of African heads of state and donors in Burundi.
His warning, which echoed a
similar projection
by the United States’ CDC, referred t…
World must move faster on #Ebola response for DR #Congo: #UN warned that while Ituri province remains the centre of the outbreak, the virus is spreading to other provinces. The Bundibugyo species has ...
World must move faster on #Ebola response for DR #Congo: #UN warned that while Ituri province remains the centre of the outbreak, the virus is spreading to other provinces. The Bundibugyo species has infected more than 1,700 and killed 600 in the DRC.
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More than 400 dead in DR Congo's Ebola outbreak
More than 400 dead in DR Congo's Ebola outbreak
In tonight's edition, Ebola is spreading beyond its original hotspot in the DRC as a new case has been detected nearly 600 kilometers away. And another human rights catastrophe is unfolding in Sudan around the besieged city of al-Obeid, the UN says.
Nigeria: Nigeria At High Risk of Ebola Virus Importation - NCDC
Nigeria: Nigeria At High Risk of Ebola Virus Importation - NCDC
[Vanguard] The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Sunday raised concern that Nigeria is at high risk of Ebola Virus Disease importation, even as it confirmed that no case has been recorded in the country in connection with the ongoing outbreak in Central Africa.
"The Democratic Republic of Congo’s ongoing Ebola outbreak has reached Mambasa, a region controlled by the Islamic State affiliate Allied Democratic Forces and generally considered too dangerous for h...
"The Democratic Republic of Congo’s ongoing Ebola outbreak has reached Mambasa, a region controlled by the Islamic State affiliate Allied Democratic Forces and generally considered too dangerous for health workers to enter." www.wsj.com/world/africa...
Ebola surging in DRC/Uganda: 450+ confirmed cases, 80+ deaths. Bundibugyo strain—no vaccine, no treatment. WHO PHEIC declared. As America turns 250, leaders must secure borders & aid containment! Pro...
Ebola surging in DRC/Uganda: 450+ confirmed cases, 80+ deaths. Bundibugyo strain—no vaccine, no treatment. WHO PHEIC declared. As America turns 250, leaders must secure borders & aid containment! Protect the homeland. @WHO
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Ebola is back in the DRC. But this isn't just a health story—it's about conflict, aid cuts, weak institutions and global health security. In 10 minutes, I explain why this outbreak matters and what it...
Ebola is back in the DRC. But this isn't just a health story—it's about conflict, aid cuts, weak institutions and global health security. In 10 minutes, I explain why this outbreak matters and what it tells us about future crises.
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Africa CDC head warns Ebola outbreak could be worst ever
Africa CDC head warns Ebola outbreak could be worst ever
Today the head of Africa's Centres for Disease Control and Prevention warned that thousands of case contacts have not been traced in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
“If we don't stop the outbreak very soon, it will be worse than what we had in West Africa and eastern DRC,” Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya, MD, MPH, said during a virtual meeting of African heads of state in Burundi. Kaseya was referring to an outbreak in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone in 2014 to 2016 thatkilled more than 11,000 people.
The outbreak currently has at least827 cases and 194 deaths, but it is largely uncontrolled in North and South Kivu and Ituri provinces. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, which has no vaccine or treatments.
Children diagnosed as having multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) following COVID-19 infection are more likely to have new and lingering health conditions than those not diagnosed with MIS-C, according tostudypublished last week inPediatrics.
MIS-C, a rare but potentially deadly post-viral hyperinflammatory condition that of…
‘Every health facility said they were full’: alarm over rapid spread of Ebola in DRC
‘Every health facility said they were full’: alarm over rapid spread of Ebola in DRC
<p>New strain of virus, aid cuts, and cultural norms around burials and touch add to difficulties in stemming outbreak</p><p>The warnings from aid groups and healthcare workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been stark, their calls for coordinated international action impassioned.</p><p>As the country reels from the return of the Ebola virus, there is growing concern that its fragile healthcare system will struggle to cope with an outbreak that experts say goes well beyond the number of confirmed cases.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/23/ebola-virus-spread-drc-democratic-republic-of-congo">Continue reading...</a>
Africa CDC on Ebola outbreak: ‘We cannot afford to have more Africans dying’
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Africa CDC on Ebola outbreak: ‘We cannot afford to have more Africans dying’
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WASHINGTON (TNND) — The suspected death toll of what’s become Africa’s second-largest Ebola outbreak ever has reached 220,…
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Congo Probes 80-Mourner Funeral in 635-Case Ebola Outbreak as Cracked ...
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing an unprecedented Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak, confirmed in May 2026, which has exposed major weaknesses in the health system and global response. While treatment centers in Bunia and Rwampara are caring for patients and some recoveries have been reported, the limited availability of specific medical countermeasures remains a major challenge. Efforts to control the outbreak are further complicated by the lack of a vaccine, ongoing research by Moderna and CEPI, and the need to manage both the spread of the virus and the care of affected individuals. This crisis highlights the urgent need for stronger preparedness and health infrastructure.
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"The Ebola outbreak is spreading into new areas of the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo and is bigger in scale than hitherto detected, the World Health Organization warned Friday."
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❗⚠️☣️'Race against time' to contain Ebola🦠☣️ outbreak in central Africa.
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[1/2] 2026-05-28 13:06:42 - [Uganda Virus Experts: Containing Ebola requires calmness and regional coordination] The current Ebola epidemic continues to spread in eastern Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda. Pontiano Kalib, director of the Uganda Institute of Virology, said in an
"No one knows the true scale or exactly where the disease is spreading in DRC," said Kate White, emergency medical coordinator for MSF, which operates treatment centres across the Ebola-hit east.
Africa: Africa Has Faced a Rare Ebola Outbreak for Months. Here's What to Know.
Africa: Africa Has Faced a Rare Ebola Outbreak for Months. Here's What to Know.
[CFR] The rapid spread of a rare Ebola strain through Central and East Africa is testing local public health authorities and raising concerns about the state of global health security.
[BLOOMBERG] CONGO’S EBOLA FOOTPRINT WIDENS AS OFFICIALS RACE TO GAUGE EPIDEMIC’S TRUE SCALE
DR Congo facing 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war, WHO chief warns
DR Congo facing 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war, WHO chief warns
The ongoing conflict between armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has made it harder for health workers to contain the worsening Ebola outbreak, World Health Organization Secretary-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday.
The 17th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a syndemic challenge - The Lancet www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
USAID cuts weakened capabilities in the DRC (70% of humanitarian h...
The 17th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a syndemic challenge - The Lancet www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
USAID cuts weakened capabilities in the DRC (70% of humanitarian health aid to DRC in 2024 was from US via USAID&PEPFAR); now we must try to catch up.
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Ebola Spreads As Agencies Brace for Child Victims
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Ebola Spreads As Agencies Brace for Child Victims
[UN News] The deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is continuing to spread with a spike in child infections an increasingly likely scenario in the days ahead, UN agencies said on Friday.
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[4/6] continues to expand and has become one of the largest Ebola epidemics on record in Africa. He expressed the hope that the epidemic could be prevented from spreading further and become the worst ...
[4/6] continues to expand and has become one of the largest Ebola epidemics on record in Africa. He expressed the hope that the epidemic could be prevented from spreading further and become the worst Ebola epidemic in history. Kasea said that the ongoing armed conflict in eastern Congo
🚨 Efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are strained by U.S. funding cuts and logistical challenges. At least two treatment centers have faced disruptions, comp...
🚨 Efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are strained by U.S. funding cuts and logistical challenges. At least two treatment centers have faced disruptions, complicating response efforts amid ongoing security issues. #Ebola #HealthCrisis #DRC
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Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't nearly enough
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Sophia Mulei, a laboratory technologist, works with a control sample inside the Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Laboratory at Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe, Uganda. The lab is one of the primary centers for the testing of Ebola samples.
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo began worrying about possible Ebola cases in mid-April. Deaths in the northeastern part of the country that seemed like they may have been caused by the deadly virus prompted officials to take samples. They then sent them to the lab in Bunia.
"The first samples were tested on April 30th," says
Jean-Jaques Muyembe
, general director of INRB, DRC's national biomedical research center. The lab ran the samples on GeneXpert, a machine that automates the process of detecting specific bits of viral DNA. The results came back negative for Ebola. So did more samples a couple of weeks later.
Eventually, officials sent samples hundreds of miles away to Kinshasa for more speciali…
Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO | Democratic Republic of the Congo
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The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak is...
Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO | Democratic Republic of the Congo
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The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts and countries neighbouring the…
Africa: Ebola Moving Faster Than the Response, Head of Africa CDC Warns
Africa: Ebola Moving Faster Than the Response, Head of Africa CDC Warns
"Act now or pay a much higher price later."
The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has yet to reach its peak, but treatment centres are already at saturation point, with health officials warning that far greater urgency is needed to contain the virus.
Since the outbreak was first declared in May, there have been more than1,700 confirmed cases and 580 deathsfrom the Bundibugyo variant of the virus - for which there is not yet a dedicated treatment (althoughtrials are underway) or a vaccine. Neighbouring Uganda has had 20 confirmed cases and two deaths.
In the DRC, contact-tracing coverage stands at around 60% of cases, leaving thousands of contacts undiscovered. That makes breaking the transmission chain all the harder, deepening fear and stigma.
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Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't nearly enough
Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't nearly enough
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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo began worrying about possible Ebola cases in mid-April. Deaths in the northeastern part of the country that seemed like they may have been caused by the deadly virus prompted officials to take samples. They then sent them to the lab in Bunia.
"The first samples were tested on April 30th," says
Jean-Jaques Muyembe
, general director of INRB, DRC's national biomedical research center. The lab ran the samples on GeneXpert, a machine that automates the process of detecting specific bits of viral DNA. The results came back negative for Ebola. So did more samples a couple of weeks later.
Eventually, officials sent samples hundreds of miles away to Kinshasa for more speciali…
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Continues to Spread in DR Congo As Death Toll Passes 500, WHO Warns
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Continues to Spread in DR Congo As Death Toll Passes 500, WHO Warns
[UN News] The outbreak of the deadly Bundibugyo species of Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is expanding, while the push to accelerate testing and identify effective treatment options continues, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Ebola cases surge in Congo due to shortage of vaccines and medical equipment
The number of Ebola patients is rapidly increasing in Congo due to a lack of vaccines. A shortage of protective gear and c...
Ebola cases surge in Congo due to shortage of vaccines and medical equipment
The number of Ebola patients is rapidly increasing in Congo due to a lack of vaccines. A shortage of protective gear and civil unrest are hindering efforts to combat the epidemic.
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A medical emergency is being treated as a logistical footnote while mineral wealth takes priority. The DRC Ebola crisis is accelerating.
Record jump in DRC Ebola outbreak takes death toll to 181
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A medical emergency is being treated as a logistical footnote while mineral wealth takes priority. The DRC Ebola crisis is accelerating.
Record jump in DRC Ebola outbreak takes death toll to 181
Evidence: global health aid, regional instability, mineral extraction #Ebola #DRC
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo collides with conflict and hunger, WHO warns
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Confirmed Ebola cases nearly double in days as WHO chief visits DR Congo
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Why Ebola keeps returning to DRC: A heartbreaking human toll
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Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo –Sadiki Patrick, 40, is still grappling with the loss of his 15-year-old daughter, Judith, in Mongbwalu, a mining town in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Judith is one of the latest victims of Ebola as the country battles yet another outbreak, the seventeenth in just 50 years.
“It is heartbreaking to lose my third child in the prime of her youth,” Patrick, whose name has been changed to protect his identity, told Al Jazeera.
“I sent her to school so that she could be educated and become a valuable member of society. Now, she is a thing of the past,” he said, his voice heavy with sorrow.
He described the situation in Mongbwalu as dire, accusing authorities of failing to act quickly enough to contain the outbreak before it had spread.
According to Congolese authorities, Mongbwalu is where the first cases of the new Ebola outbreak were reported. Residents describe daily deaths in the village, while local health services struggle to respond.
The recurring epidemics in the DRC highlight how fragile healthcare systems, poverty, and ongoing conflict leave c…
The outbreak of Ebola is fast spreading, as the desperate race to contain it is online. Health officials now say ten countries are at risk, as cases are soaring now more than 900 in the Congo. Lama Ha...
The outbreak of Ebola is fast spreading, as the desperate race to contain it is online. Health officials now say ten countries are at risk, as cases are soaring now more than 900 in the Congo. Lama Hasan reports. abcnews.link/6zYDJZf
The Ebola outbreak in the DRC is frightening.
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could push a million more people into poverty
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Africa CDC expands Ebola risk alert to 10 countries as regional vigilance intensifies. The agency updated its list of nations at risk of Ebola exposure, including Angola, Burundi, and eight others. #E...
Africa CDC expands Ebola risk alert to 10 countries as regional vigilance intensifies. The agency updated its list of nations at risk of Ebola exposure, including Angola, Burundi, and eight others. #Ebola #AfricaCDC #HealthAlert
When a virus spreads in a conflict area, it’s not only medicine that matters. It’s speed. In the DRC, we’re supporting authorities and partners to help contain the Ebola outbreak.
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When a virus spreads in a conflict area, it’s not only medicine that matters. It’s speed. In the DRC, we’re supporting authorities and partners to help contain the Ebola outbreak.
#GlobalHealth #Ebola
WHO says high-risk Ebola outbreak in Congo could spread to neighbouring countries.
And also the DRC (currently having an ebola outbreak)
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Ebola Outbreak Could Become Worst on Record, Africa C.D.C. Chief Warns
Ebola Outbreak Could Become Worst on Record, Africa C.D.C. Chief Warns
Treating a patient suspected of having Ebola at a at Mongbwalu, Democratic Republic of Congo, last month.
East Africa: EAC Strengthen Preparedness for Ebola Outbreak in DRC
East Africa: EAC Strengthen Preparedness for Ebola Outbreak in DRC
[Daily News] Arusha -- THE East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has called on partner states to heighten surveillance, strengthen emergency preparedness and intensify crossborder coordination following confirmation of a new outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO | Democratic Republic of the Congo
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The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak...
Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO | Democratic Republic of the Congo
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The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts and countries neighbouring the…
The IRC aid organization warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is now spreading faster than responders can contain it and risks becoming "the deadli...
The IRC aid organization warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is now spreading faster than responders can contain it and risks becoming "the deadliest on record" without urgent international action.
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Women and girls face double threat in the Ebola outbreak; the response must address both
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Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, June 17, 2026 — Over a mon...
Women and girls face double threat in the Ebola outbreak; the response must address both
https://www.europesays.com/ie/539455/
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, June 17, 2026 — Over a month since the Ebola outbreak was…
[2/3] agree to an immediate ceasefire and allow medical teams to safely and continuously enter the affected area to contain the Ebola outbreak. Tedros said that eastern Congo (DRC) is now facing a cat...
[2/3] agree to an immediate ceasefire and allow medical teams to safely and continuously enter the affected area to contain the Ebola outbreak. Tedros said that eastern Congo (DRC) is now facing a catastrophic collision of disease and conflict, and the Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province
WHO says Ebola outbreak expands fast in DRC, spreads to Uganda
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A health worker walks past Ebola warning and instruction posters at a temporary health clinic...
WHO says Ebola outbreak expands fast in DRC, spreads to Uganda
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A health worker walks past Ebola warning and instruction posters at a temporary health clinic at the Mpondwe…
The Ebola virus has spread unnoticed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) for weeks and thus gained a dangerous lead. Now the number of cases is rising rapidly, the emergency services are re...
The Ebola virus has spread unnoticed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) for weeks and thus gained a dangerous lead. Now the number of cases is rising rapidly, the emergency services are recovering more and more corpses. For professionals, the course is alarming.
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Uganda: There Is Still Hope for Ebola Treatment - DRC's Muyembe
Uganda: There Is Still Hope for Ebola Treatment - DRC's Muyembe
[Independent (Kampala)] As the number of Bundibugyo Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) pushes past 1,000, doctors continue to fight the disease without a vaccine or cure. But the country's top Ebola scientist tells SciDev.Net "there is still hope for this epidemic". The outbreak detected in early May has spread rapidly across the provinces of Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu in Eastern DRC, and into neighbouring Uganda, with fears that it could cross to South Sudan.
1️⃣ The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to worsen. The WHO has declared an international public health emergency due to rising cases and deaths linked to the Bundibugy...
1️⃣ The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to worsen. The WHO has declared an international public health emergency due to rising cases and deaths linked to the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. 🌍
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Outbreak Spreads in DR Congo As Misinformation Hampers Response
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Outbreak Spreads in DR Congo As Misinformation Hampers Response
[RFI] Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have launched an online campaign to tackle growing mistrust surrounding a deadly Ebola outbreak. The World Health Organization (WHO) says misinformation is hampering efforts to contain the haemorrhagic fever, which broke out in the eastern province of Ituri on 15 May.
🏥 The #DRC #Ebola outbreak is being driven by more than a virus: insecurity, weak local administration, burial disputes, misinformation and distrust are all undermining response.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Outbreak in the DRC - Four Reasons It Will Be Hard to Contain
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Outbreak in the DRC - Four Reasons It Will Be Hard to Contain
[The Conversation Africa] By the second week of the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo it was already clear that containing the spread of the haemorrhagic disease was proving to be difficult.
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The Ebola outbreak in Africa is escalating, and there are growing warnings that it could become one of the deadliest.
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Africa CDC chief warns Ebola response faces 'difficult operating environment' as outbreak expands in DRC and Uganda, with 827 cases and 194 deaths recorded #Health #PublicHealth
Ebola outbreak in DRC spreads, with more than 900 reported cases ...
Ebola outbreak in DRC spreads, with more than 900 reported cases ...
The WHO updated the risk assessment at the national level as "very high."
TheEbolaoutbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is "spreading rapidly," according to the head of the World Health Organization.
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned during a Friday press briefing that the U.N. health agency has upgraded its risk assessment for spread at the national level from "high" to "very high." At the regional level, the risk remains "high" while the global level is still "low."
There have been more than 900 suspected cases and 115 deaths from Ebola reported in the DRC, the WHO and the country'sMinistry of Communication said on Sunday. The WHOconfirmed 101 casesas of Sunday, Ghebreyesussaid in an X post.
Ghebreyesus described the situation in neighboring Uganda as "stable" with five cases and one death confirmed. At least some of the cases were people who traveled from the DRC.
The outbreak is currently active in 3 DRC provinces: Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu. The epicenter is in a "highly insecure" area -- the DRC's eastern provinces of North Kivu and Ituri -- where ongoi…
Health workers battle with few resources on DR Congo's Ebola front line
Health workers battle with few resources on DR Congo's Ebola front line
Squeezed onto the back of a motorcycle, clearly exhausted, a young woman arrived at Rwampara hospital, where overwhelmed health workers have found themselves on the front line of a deadly Ebola outbreak. The town in the violence-hit east of the Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the centres of a recent flare-up in cases of the highly contagious disease. Since the current outbreak was declared on May 15, more than 220 suspected deaths and 900 suspected cases have been identified, according to official figures, in what the World Health Organization has declared an international emergency.
Ebola Crisis Explodes Across Central Africa as Congo Struggles to Contain Deadly Virus.
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Ebola Crisis Explodes Across Central Africa as Congo Struggles to Contain Deadly Virus.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Outbreak Spreads in DR Congo As Misinformation Hampers Response
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Outbreak Spreads in DR Congo As Misinformation Hampers Response
[RFI] Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have launched an online campaign to tackle growing mistrust surrounding a deadly Ebola outbreak. The World Health Organization (WHO) says misinformation is hampering efforts to contain the haemorrhagic fever, which broke out in the eastern province of Ituri on 15 May.
Democratic Republic of Congo: Reports from Bunia describe a disaster as authorities struggle to contain an Ebola epidemic. Context: The severity and spread require massive international coordination f...
Democratic Republic of Congo: Reports from Bunia describe a disaster as authorities struggle to contain an Ebola epidemic. Context: The severity and spread require massive international coordination for containme ...
Fact Check by gemma4:latest https://bsky.app/profile/lemonde.fr/post/3moezwetmee27
JUST IN: CDC warns Congo’s Ebola outbreak could become as large as — or larger than — the 2014 West Africa outbreak.
Sporadic Zaire Ebola outbreaks in DR Congo are a global warning. Pharma giants who test products in Africa must unite NOW. Tame this localized epidemic before it becomes the next global pandemic. Acco...
Sporadic Zaire Ebola outbreaks in DR Congo are a global warning. Pharma giants who test products in Africa must unite NOW. Tame this localized epidemic before it becomes the next global pandemic. Accountability is mandatory.
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Ebola outbreak continues to worsen, with new collateral risks for girls and women
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The WHO has warned that the current outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola could spread to countries bordering the DRC, including Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Angola, Zambia, Re...
The WHO has warned that the current outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola could spread to countries bordering the DRC, including Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Angola, Zambia, Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic. www.whyafrica.co.za/ebola-curse-...
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Continues to Spread in DR Congo As Death Toll Passes 500, WHO Warns
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Continues to Spread in DR Congo As Death Toll Passes 500, WHO Warns
[UN News] The outbreak of the deadly Bundibugyo species of Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is expanding, while the push to accelerate testing and identify effective treatment options continues, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
"...the outbreak is spreading faster than the response; conflict and displacement are accelerating the risk of regional spread; and severe global aid cuts have weakened frontline health systems and ou...
"...the outbreak is spreading faster than the response; conflict and displacement are accelerating the risk of regional spread; and severe global aid cuts have weakened frontline health systems and outbreak preparedness across eastern DRC"
📰 **Ebola cases in DRC rise to 676 as Kenya protests erupt over US plans**
Outbreak responses are still playing catch-up as US works to isolate itself.
📰 Source: Ars Technica
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📰 **Ebola cases in DRC rise to 676 as Kenya protests erupt over US plans**
Outbreak responses are still playing catch-up as US works to isolate itself.
📰 Source: Ars Technica
🔗 Link: https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/06/ebola-cases-in-drc-rise-to-676-as-kenya-protests-erupt-over-us-plans/
SA’s Ebola risk low despite spiralling outbreak in DRC, Uganda
https://www.europesays.com/africa/259316/
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda remains a global ...
SA’s Ebola risk low despite spiralling outbreak in DRC, Uganda
https://www.europesays.com/africa/259316/
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda remains a global concern, with…
Aid Cuts Hamper Ebola Response as Outbreak in DRC Spreads Beyond Borders
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed at least 250 people, with more than 1,100 suspected cases re...
Aid Cuts Hamper Ebola Response as Outbreak in DRC Spreads Beyond Borders
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed at least 250 people, with more than 1,100 suspected cases reported across the DRC and neighb…
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The good news is that they were handled so we averted a big crisis. However, the current outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo is the scarier news.
“Analysis from the Africa CDC Emergency Consultative Group (ECG), an independent advisory body to the Africa CDC, said the 11 countries most at risk for Ebola and those bordering the DRC should enhanc...
“Analysis from the Africa CDC Emergency Consultative Group (ECG), an independent advisory body to the Africa CDC, said the 11 countries most at risk for Ebola and those bordering the DRC should enhance surveillance but not institute travel bans.” www.cidrap.umn.edu/ebola/africa...
Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at ...
Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at ...
On 15 May 2026, authorities declared a new Ebola outbreak across several health zones in Ituri Province, in north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The outbreak is unfolding in a region already stretched thin - a health system weakened by staff shortages, supply gaps, and ongoing insecurity.
Red Cross volunteers are on the ground.
The Red Cross of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (CRRDC), supported by the ICRC and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), is working alongside Congolese health authorities to respond. In Bunia - one of seven health zones currently affected - teams of volunteers are carrying out safe and dignified burials and running community awareness sessions.
When someone dies of suspected Ebola, how their body is handled matters enormously - both to protect those left behind and to contain the spread of the virus.
Raphael Olangi leads the CRRDC's Dignified and Safe Burial team. His team works with precision and care. "The first thing we do is take a sample from the deceased person in the form of an oral swab. Then we stabilize the b…
Ebola one month on: will the latest outbreak in DRC become the most deadly yet? With more than 670 confirmed cases and over 135 deaths, the disease has yet to be contained amid funding shortfalls, fea...
Ebola one month on: will the latest outbreak in DRC become the most deadly yet? With more than 670 confirmed cases and over 135 deaths, the disease has yet to be contained amid funding shortfalls, fear and disinformation, by @katlay.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j... @theguardian.com
[GUARDIAN] EBOLA SPREAD IN CENTRAL AFRICA COULD MATCH 2014 RECORD OUTBREAK, US HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY
“The Ebola outbreak in Congo has not yet stabilised and is still expanding as population movement fuels transmission, a World Health Organization official said on Tuesday.”
Mistrust and war are hindering Ebola outbreak containment efforts.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo is once again confronting Ebola, this time in its seventeenth recorded outbreak. What makes this surge especially worrying is the speed: more than two hundred liv...
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The Democratic Republic of Congo is once again confronting Ebola, this time in its seventeenth recorded outbreak. What makes this surge especially worrying is the speed: more than two hundred lives lost in roughly two weeks
Doctors at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo told ABC News that the deadly virus is still spreading at an alarming rate.
Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda: What you need to know
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An Ebola outbreak is spreading across the DRC and Uganda, with cases reported in major cities and transp...
Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda: What you need to know
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An Ebola outbreak is spreading across the DRC and Uganda, with cases reported in major cities and transport…
WHO’s declaration of a rare Ebola outbreak in the DRC is a reminder that outbreaks don't respect borders. As global funding declines & support for response systems weakens, preparedness, collaboration...
WHO’s declaration of a rare Ebola outbreak in the DRC is a reminder that outbreaks don't respect borders. As global funding declines & support for response systems weakens, preparedness, collaboration, & early action are our best defense against the next crisis.
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The Ebola outbreak spreading through the Democratic Republic of Congo could become the deadliest in history. At its epicenter, though health workers and aid groups were...
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The Ebola outbreak spreading through the Democratic Republic of Congo could become the deadliest in history. At its epicenter, though health workers and aid groups were racing to fight the virus, there was still very little infrastructure in place to slow its spread.
DR Congo: Authorities struggle to contain fast-moving Ebola outbreak
DR Congo: Authorities struggle to contain fast-moving Ebola outbreak
Uganda has confirmed two new Ebola cases among healthcare workers in Kampala, bringing the country’s total to seven, all linked to the outbreak in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. In eastern Congo, where more than 900 suspected cases have been identified, authorities and volunteers are struggling to contain the spread amid limited resources, ongoing violence, and the absence of a vaccine or treatment for the rare Bundibugyo strain.
Addressing the Ebola Crisis Amid the Humanitarian Emergency in ...
Addressing the Ebola Crisis Amid the Humanitarian Emergency in ...
The new Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is exploding and could reach the scale of the massive 2014 outbreak in West Africa.
This outbreak will be uniquely difficult to contain, both because it is occurring in the midst of a major conflict-induced humanitarian emergency and displacement crisis, and because many of the institutions that supported previous complex Ebola operations are badly degraded or outright gone.
Only twice before has an Ebola outbreak exceeded 425 cases, and both of those outbreaks posed huge operational and contextual challenges that allowed the virus to achieve explosive transmission. While national ministries and local frontline health workers are always the core of any successful Ebola response, they need extensive international support when outbreaks reach large scale. This new outbreak combines some of the greatest difficulties of both previous large-scale Ebola responses: an insecure setting with widespread violence and displacement; low community trust and rampant misinformation; an outbreak that has achieved unprecedented momentum; and no proven vaccine or treatments.
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Africa CDC reports progress, warns Ebola outbreak outpacing response in DR Congo
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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has repo...
Africa CDC reports progress, warns Ebola outbreak outpacing response in DR Congo
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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has reported progress in efforts to contain the…
A new Ebola outbreak has emerged in northeastern DRC amid an already severe humanitarian crisis in the region.
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A new Ebola outbreak has emerged in northeastern DRC amid an already severe humanitarian crisis in the region.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) declared on May 17 that an
outbreak
of a rare strain of Ebola, known as the Bundibugyo virus, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda constituted a public health emergency of international concern. While Ebola is significantly less transmissible than many airborne viruses, there is currently no vaccine or specific treatment for the Bundibugyo strain.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
said
on May 22 that the risk level in the DRC was “very high at the national level, high at the regional level, and low at [the] global level.” There have been
82 confirmed cases
and 7 deaths in the DRC, along with almost 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths, he said, calling the situation “deeply worrisome.” He noted the situation in neighboring Uganda is “stable.” The WHO has so far allocated $3.9 million from i…
Eastern DR Congo is facing a major Ebola outbreak. Despite international aid efforts, the health system is overwhelmed, and volunteers are struggling to contain the virus amidst deep-seated fear and i...
Eastern DR Congo is facing a major Ebola outbreak. Despite international aid efforts, the health system is overwhelmed, and volunteers are struggling to contain the virus amidst deep-seated fear and instability.
Concern responds to Ebola outbreak in DRC — public appeal launched
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The challenges are considerable. Ituri and North Kivu are part of a major cross border commer...
Concern responds to Ebola outbreak in DRC — public appeal launched
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The challenges are considerable. Ituri and North Kivu are part of a major cross border commercial corridor, with many people…
Ebola outbreak outpaces containment in Congo, where the absence of USAID support has left medical teams reeling. As the virus surges through a volatile, distrustful public, the erosion of financial ba...
Ebola outbreak outpaces containment in Congo, where the absence of USAID support has left medical teams reeling. As the virus surges through a volatile, distrustful public, the erosion of financial backing turns a manageable public health crisis into a likely uncontrolled disaster.
Ebola spread in DR Congo 'alarming', charity warns, as WHO chief visits worst-hit area
Speaking two weeks on from the outbreak being declared, MSF Deputy Director Dr Alan Gonzales said never before h...
Ebola spread in DR Congo 'alarming', charity warns, as WHO chief visits worst-hit area
Speaking two weeks on from the outbreak being declared, MSF Deputy Director Dr Alan Gonzales said never before had "so many cases" been recorded so soon.
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Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda Intensifies as Community Mistrust Leads to Attacks on Treatment Centers
The Ebola outbreak first detected in Ituri Province in the Democratic Republic of th...
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Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda Intensifies as Community Mistrust Leads to Attacks on Treatment Centers
The Ebola outbreak first detected in Ituri Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in early May 2026 has.
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New Ebola cases confirmed in the DRC this week are forcing health agencies to rapidly redeploy emergency monitoring teams. 🦠 This response shows how wealthy nations control essential medicine flows, o...
New Ebola cases confirmed in the DRC this week are forcing health agencies to rapidly redeploy emergency monitoring teams. 🦠 This response shows how wealthy nations control essential medicine flows, often prioritizing their own stockpiles over critical local needs. 📉 #Ebola #GlobalHealth
Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda passes 1,000 cases as WHO raises risk to “very high”
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On Monday, BNO News reported that the Bundibugyo Ebola epidemic center...
Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda passes 1,000 cases as WHO raises risk to “very high”
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On Monday, BNO News reported that the Bundibugyo Ebola epidemic centered in the eastern Democratic Republic of the…
Africa: The Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Shows Why Preparedness Cannot Wait
Africa: The Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Shows Why Preparedness Cannot Wait
[Nigeria Health Watch] ''As we scale up our detection and response, we expect to see more cases initially before the curve begins to go down'' These were the words of Prof Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, speaking at the latest WHO press briefing on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, which your Nigeria Health Watch team attended in person for the first time. It was important to be in the room with the Director-General, the Regional Director for Africa, and the
Doctors Without Borders reports unprecedented rate of Ebola spread in DRC
Doctors Without Borders reports unprecedented rate of Ebola spread in DRC
Tthe organization called for an immediate expansion of testing capacity, an increase in international medical and humanitarian support, and unimpeded access to affected areas
A growing Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is raising concern among global health experts.
Weakened disease surveillance, public health cuts, and the U.S. pulling out of WHO have left the world mor...
A growing Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is raising concern among global health experts.
Weakened disease surveillance, public health cuts, and the U.S. pulling out of WHO have left the world more vulnerable.
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Doctors at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo told ABC News that the deadly virus is still spreading at an alarming rate.
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[Premium Times] The latest outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has also spread beyond the DRC, with neighbouring Uganda recording two additional confirmed cases among healthcare workers, bringing its total to seven confirmed cases and one death.
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2×cross-perspective · 2The Ebola outbreak has spread to multiple provinces in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, including the northeastern region.
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bangkokpost“Ebola spreading into new areas in northeast DR Congo: WHO”
bluesky“3/ The outbreak has spread beyond its initial focus in Ituri province into multiple provinces in eastern DRC. Uganda has also reported cases linked to cross-border transmission.”
bbc“Ebola spread in DR Congo 'alarming', charity warns, as WHO chief visits worst-hit area”
2×cross-perspective · 2The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.
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aljazeera“rare Ebola strain spreads rapidly”
dawn“the outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain has grown to more than 800 confirmed cases”
1×cross-perspective · 2Approximately 900 Ebola cases have been identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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dw“Uganda confirms 2 new Ebola cases, DRC infections hit 900”
france24“more than 220 suspected deaths and 900 suspected cases have been identified”
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More than 800 confirmed Ebola cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
dawn
Uganda confirmed two new Ebola cases, both health workers in Kampala.
dw
Uganda’s total Ebola infections rose to seven.
hindu
The whereabouts of almost 300 people who tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo are unknown.
guardian
The Democratic Republic of Congo now has two Ebola testing facilities operating in or near the epicenter.
npr
World Health Organization (WHO) Director‑General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited the Democratic Republic of Congo during the outbreak.
aljazeera
Doctors Without Borders reported an unprecedented rate of Ebola spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
tass
Médecins Sans Frontières said never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon after its declaration.
bbc
The United Nations warned that the Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion.
thecitizen.co.tz
Health workers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo lack personnel, ambulances, and construction materials for isolation wards.
dawn
Tens of thousands of contacts of Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo remain untraced.
dawn
Arson attacks on Ebola treatment centres have occurred in eastern Congo.
dailysabah
Aid cuts, armed groups and local anger are complicating the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
dailysabah
Modelling predicts thousands of deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo by September.
guardian
The outbreak could become the worst on record, surpassing the 2014‑16 West Africa epidemic.
nytimes
The outbreak is larger in scale than previously detected.
bangkokpost
Testing capacity in the Democratic Republic of Congo is still insufficient to keep up with the rapidly expanding disease.
npr
Framing · 6 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
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“Médicins Sans Frontières says that never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon after its declaration.”
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“Ebola spread in DR Congo 'alarming', charity warns”
→ alarming
tass
“Doctors Without Borders reports unprecedented rate of Ebola spread in DRC”
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“Ebola Outbreak Could Become Worst on Record, Africa C.D.C. Chief Warns”
→ worst on record
dailysabah
“Arson attacks on Ebola treatment centers in eastern Congo highlight the severe challenges facing authorities, including growing local anger”
→ Arson attacks
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“Congo battles Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed groups, anger”
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