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yna.co.krworld1 day ago
Families Remove Suspected Ebola Patients From DRC Quarantine Site
Relatives entered a treatment facility in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and took patients out minutes after the health minister's visit. Health authorities have not confirmed any injuries or further spread.
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Statscience8 days ago
WHO Director-General Reports Ebola Outbreak Concerns After DRC Visit
The World Health Organization director-general described conditions observed during a second visit to the Ebola outbreak zone. At least 708 confirmed cases and 141 deaths have been recorded across the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
michaelwest.com.auworld17 days ago
Ebola Outbreak Spreads in Democratic Republic of the Congo
An aid organization reports that community trust is essential to containing the virus. The outbreak continues to expand in the country.
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indiatoday.intoday.inscience17 days ago
Three vaccine developers receive $60m for Bundibugyo Ebola work
No vaccine or treatment exists for the Bundibugyo strain now spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Emergency funding was awarded this week to three developers while security conditions remain a barrier to trials.
abcnews.go.comworld17 days ago
DRC Ebola Outbreak Began in January; Rapid Response Identified Strain, Cut Suspect Cases
The Bundibugyo strain has caused 344 confirmed cases and 60 deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since mid-May. The World Health Organization head said the virus likely began spreading months earlier and called for the removal of blanket travel restrictions that are slo…
deccanchronicle.comtechnology20 days ago
Coalition commits $60 million to three Ebola vaccine candidates
A global health organization pledged funding Monday for preclinical and early clinical work on vaccines targeting the Bundibugyo strain amid an ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
thehindu.comworld21 days ago
Israeli Health Ministry Monitors Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda
Health Ministry officials met Sunday to review WHO updates on Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The ministry stated the risk of an outbreak in Israel remains low and no cases have been reported there.
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Los Angeles Timesworld4 days ago
DRC Reports 225 Confirmed Ebola Cases as It Battles 17th Outbreak
Congolese authorities reported 225 confirmed cases on Friday, nearly double the total recorded two days earlier. The Bundibugyo virus has spread to North Kivu and South Kivu provinces amid attacks on health teams.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld22 days ago
DRC Reports 906 Suspected Ebola Cases as Containment Window Begins
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have recorded 906 suspected Ebola cases and 223 suspected deaths. The World Health Organization has confirmed 134 cases and 18 deaths across the DRC and Uganda as of May 30.
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The Guardianscience23 days ago
Ebola Outbreak in Eastern DRC Kills at Least 240 Since Early May
The virus has spread from Ituri province into other eastern DRC regions and Uganda. Health workers report reduced international aid and limited local resources as they attempt to contain transmission.
rte.ieworld24 days ago
Ebola Outbreak in Eastern DR Congo Kills Over 1,800 as Conflict Hinders Containment
The head of the World Health Organization urged an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo to allow Ebola containment efforts to catch up with a fast-moving outbreak. Uganda closed its border with the DRC in response to the health emergency.
app.buzzsumo.comscience25 days ago
Bundibugyo Virus Disease Cases Rise in Congo and Uganda
Health authorities reported 390 additional suspected cases and 92 deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since 18 May 2026. Laboratory-confirmed cases increased by 72, reaching 105 total, while confirmed deaths rose from four to 10.
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jpost.comworld26 days ago
IRC Reports Ebola Cases in DRC and Uganda
The International Rescue Committee stated Tuesday that the current Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than containment efforts. The group cited over 900 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths across the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
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France 24world26 days ago
Congo Burial Teams Enforce Ebola Safety Protocols
Specialized teams now handle all Ebola burials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to prevent post-mortem transmission. Officials report that community mistrust and misinformation complicate acceptance of these procedures.
Forbesfinance27 days ago
Ebola deaths reach 220 in 11 African countries
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday that 11 African countries face elevated risk from an ongoing Ebola outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The World Health Organization reported 220 deaths and called for international cooperati…
Le Mondeworld30 days ago
DRC Reports New Ebola Outbreak, WHO Declares Emergency
The Democratic Republic of the Congo recorded its 17th Ebola outbreak since 1976. The World Health Organization declared an international public health emergency on May 17, 2026.
Nbc Newsscience30 days ago
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Reaches 750 Cases and 177 Deaths
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is responding to its 17th Ebola outbreak, now confirmed as the Bundibugyo strain. Health workers face challenges including limited diagnostic tools, lack of a vaccine, and conflict-related access issues.
Statscience32 days ago
WHO Defends Ebola Response After Rubio Criticism
World Health Organization officials said their role is to support national health agencies that hold primary responsibility for detecting disease outbreaks. The statement followed remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the agency was a little late in identifying the…
world33 days ago
Ebola Virus Detected in Democratic Republic of Congo
A highly lethal strain of the Ebola virus has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The outbreak is occurring in a region already facing security challenges.
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thesouthafrican.comworld33 days ago
Ebola Death Toll in Congo Rises to 131
Health officials reported 131 deaths from 513 suspected cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. One death was also recorded in neighboring Uganda.
Statscience35 days ago
U.S. Government Assessing Americans Exposed to Ebola in DRC Outbreak
A number of Americans in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are believed to have had exposure to suspected Ebola cases. U.S. officials are working to arrange transport for possible quarantine and care.
sluggerotoole.comscience35 days ago
WHO Declares Ebola Disease Outbreak in DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency
The World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern on 16 May 2026 after confirming Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The outbreak has produced 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths as of 15 May.
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citizen.co.zaworld37 days ago
DRC Reports 65 Deaths Amid Suspected Ebola Outbreak in Ituri Province, 4 Confirmed
African public health officials disclosed a major Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on May 15, 2026, with only four deaths confirmed by laboratory tests. The size of the outbreak in Ituri province has surprised global health experts given the country's experi…
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france24.comworld46 days ago
Congo President Says Elections Cannot Be Held in 2028 Without Ending Eastern Conflict
Congo's president stated that the country will be unable to organize elections after his term expires in December 2028 unless the conflict in the east is resolved. He made the remarks during a televised address that also covered deportations from the United States. The president…
upi.compolitics51 days ago
Federal Judge Allows ICE Deportation of Asylum-Denied Migrant to Third Country
A federal judge ruled on Monday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement can deport 37-year-old Jose Yugar-Cruz to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, despite his withholding of removal order. Yugar-Cruz, who fled South America and was denied asylum in January 2025, expres…