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Suspected cases in eastern Congo near 1,000 with 220 deaths reported
Health officials recorded nearly 1,000 suspected cases and at least 220 suspected deaths in eastern Congo. The WHO chief plans meetings with national leaders and a visit to the outbreak center in Bunia.
citizen.co.zaEbola 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.
citizen.co.zaBangladesh Reports More Than 500 Measles Deaths in Ongoing Outbreak
Health authorities in Bangladesh are expanding vaccination efforts after more than 500 people died in a measles outbreak. Most of the deaths have occurred among children.
app.buzzsumo.comBundibugyo 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.
winnipegfreepress.comBorno State Reports 2,715 Suspected Cholera Cases and 27 Deaths in May
Borno State recorded 2,715 suspected cholera cases and 27 deaths across five local government areas in the first 24 days of May. Maiduguri Metropolitan Council accounted for more than half of the cases.
rte.ieEbola Cases Rise in Eastern Congo as Health Centers Face Attacks
The World Health Organization said Ebola is spreading faster than containment efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Suspected deaths have exceeded 220, and treatment centers in the conflict-affected east have been attacked.
theconversation.comWHO Says Ebola Outbreak in DRC Exceeds Containment Efforts
The World Health Organization reported that the Ebola outbreak centered in Ituri province has exceeded 900 suspected cases and 220 deaths. Attacks on treatment centers have disrupted response operations while cases have spread to Uganda.
newser.comEbola Outbreak in Eastern Congo Draws $500 Million in Pledges
Global donors have committed roughly $500 million to contain an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. African leaders and international health officials warned the virus could spread across the continent.
Al JazeeraRare Ebola Strain Spread Across Two Countries Before Detection
Health authorities tracked a rare Ebola strain that moved between two countries before cases were identified. The outbreak remained undetected for an extended period.
nationalpost.comResidents in eastern Congo town divided over Ebola outbreak
Some residents of Mongbwalu accept the presence of Ebola after seeing neighbors die, while others in the town remain unconvinced the virus exists. The latest outbreak is centered in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
france24.comEbola outbreak in DR Congo exceeds 850 suspected cases
A senior program manager for Médecins Sans Frontières described difficulties delivering supplies to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak has produced more than 850 suspected cases and more than 200 suspected deaths since April.
NprCongo Reports 867 Suspected Ebola Cases and 204 Deaths
Congolese authorities declared an Ebola outbreak on May 15. Health workers have recorded cases across a wide area of eastern Congo and five confirmed cases in neighboring Uganda.
michaelwest.com.auEbola Outbreak Declared in DRC and Uganda, WHO Issues Global Alert
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda have confirmed an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern on 16 May 2026.
abcnews.go.comCDC Reports Five Salmonella Cases in Young Children Linked to Pet Chameleons
Public health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella illnesses connected to contact with veiled chameleons. All five confirmed cases involve children two years old or younger, with two hospitalizations reported across four states.
France 24Uganda Confirms Three New Ebola Cases, Total Reaches Five
Ugandan health authorities confirmed three additional Ebola cases on Saturday, bringing the national total to five. The cases are linked to an ongoing outbreak in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
winnipegfreepress.comArgentine Team Traps Rodents Near Ushuaia to Trace Cruise Hantavirus Source
Investigators from Argentina’s Malbrán Institute set rodent traps in forests around Ushuaia on Tuesday as part of efforts to identify the origin of a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship last month.
dailyexcelsior.comU.S. Issues New Ebola Travel Rules After Cases Reported in Africa
The United States has updated its Ebola-related travel rules after additional cases were reported in Africa. Health officials are also addressing misinformation about the virus.
Le MondeDRC 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.
The BbcWHO Raises Ebola Risk to Very High in DR Congo
The World Health Organization upgraded the public health risk of the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from high to very high. The agency cited 82 confirmed cases and 177 suspected deaths, with no approved vaccine available for this strain.
Ebola Outbreak in Bunia Prompts Health Response in Democratic Republic of Congo
Health experts in Bunia report that misinformation and mistrust are complicating efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak. The outbreak has recorded 160 suspected deaths among 670 suspected cases.
jpost.comFormer CDC epidemiologist says Ebola outbreak will worsen before improving
A former CDC epidemiologist stated that the current Ebola outbreak will get worse before it gets better. The comment addresses the trajectory of the disease spread and public health response.
thesouthafrican.comWHO Reports 12th Hantavirus Case Linked to Cruise Ship
The World Health Organization reported a new hantavirus infection in a Dutch crew member on the MV Hondius, bringing the total to 12 cases. Three deaths have occurred since the outbreak began in early May.
winnipegfreepress.comEbola Cases Rise in Region as Vaccine Development Continues
Health officials report an increase in Ebola infections. A vaccine under development by United Kingdom scientists remains months from availability.
France 24Ebola Outbreak Spreads to Eastern Congo Province Held by M23 Militia
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached eastern South Kivu province in territory controlled by the Rwanda-backed M23 militia. The World Health Organization has declared the situation an international emergency.
citizen.co.zaEbola Case Confirmed in M23-Controlled Area of Eastern Congo
Health authorities in Goma increased screenings after a confirmed Ebola case was reported in the M23-held city. The case marks the first in South Kivu province under militia control.
thehindu.comIndia and African Union Postpone India-Africa Forum Summit Over Ebola Outbreak
India and the African Union have postponed the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled for next week in New Delhi. The decision follows an ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo.
France 24Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Kills Over 130
More than 130 people have died and over 500 cases have been recorded in the latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo. Health workers say initial tests missed the strain, complicating the response.
The BbcWHO Reports 600 Suspected Ebola Cases and 139 Deaths in Congo and Uganda
The World Health Organization has recorded 600 suspected Ebola cases and 139 suspected deaths across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Officials declared a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday.
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.
The Sydney Morning HeraldEbola Vaccine Development Remains Months Away
Health experts stated that a new vaccine for the Ebola virus outbreak in Africa is still months from completion. The assessment comes as the outbreak continues in the region.
france24.comEbola Outbreak in DR Congo Kills at Least 131 People
Health officials report more than 513 suspected cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and one death in neighboring Uganda. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak an international emergency last week.
foxnews.comCongo Reports Over 130 Suspected Deaths in New Outbreak
Congo officials reported more than 130 suspected deaths and 513 cases in a disease outbreak that began over the weekend. The warning followed the sharp rise in numbers since the first reports.
nypost.comEbola Outbreak Spreads in Congo and Uganda
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is transferring a small number of Americans exposed to the virus in Congo. The outbreak has reached Kampala and involves health workers among early cases.
thehindu.comCDC Supports Ebola Response in DRC and Uganda After Outbreak Confirmation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has mobilized support for Ebola response activities in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uganda. Officials reported 10 confirmed cases and 336 suspected cases in the DRC along with 2 confirmed cases in Uganda.
Al JazeeraDRC Reports New Ebola Outbreak in Ituri Province
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province. The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain and has led to at least 88 deaths among more than 300 suspected cases.
France 24WHO Issues Alert on Ebola Spread Risk in DR Congo and Uganda
The World Health Organization has issued a warning about potential Ebola transmission across borders in central Africa. Health teams are monitoring cases in affected regions of DR Congo and neighboring Uganda.
sluggerotoole.comWHO 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.