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NprWHO Director Visits Congo as Ebola Outbreak Spreads
The head of the World Health Organization arrived in Kinshasa to support efforts against a rare Ebola strain. Health workers face equipment shortages, community distrust, and armed conflict in affected provinces.
U.S. to Send Exposed Americans to Europe for Ebola Care
Senior administration officials said Thursday that Americans who contract Ebola will receive treatment in Europe rather than return to the United States. The policy applies to cases arising from the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The GuardianU.S. Sets Up Ebola Quarantine Center in Kenya
The Trump administration opened a quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base in Kenya on Friday for Americans exposed to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Officials also pledged $80 million in new aid to affected countries.
thehindu.comUganda Closes Border With DR Congo After Ebola Cases Rise
Ugandan authorities ordered the border with DR Congo closed on Wednesday after suspected cases of a rare Ebola strain approached 1,000 in the neighboring country. The closure applies immediately, with limited exceptions for emergencies, cargo, and security.
thehindu.comUganda Closes Border With Congo Over Ebola Surge
Uganda ordered the immediate closure of its border with Congo on Wednesday after suspected cases of a rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain neared 1,000 in eastern Congo. Congo has confirmed 101 cases and at least 220 suspected deaths.
winnipegfreepress.comU.S. Plans Kenya Facility for Americans Exposed to Ebola in Congo
The Trump administration is establishing a treatment center in Kenya for U.S. citizens exposed to Ebola rather than repatriating them. The facility will be operated with the Departments of State, Health and Human Services, and War.
nypost.comCanada and Bahamas Ban Travelers from Three African Nations over Ebola
Canada and the Bahamas announced temporary entry bans for residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. The measures follow a World Health Organization declaration of an international health emergency.
upgradedpoints.comCDC Adds Atlanta and Houston Airports to Ebola Screening Options
Two additional U.S. airports will begin screening travelers arriving from Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan on May 26. The change expands earlier requirements that directed some passengers through Washington Dulles.
theepochtimes.comU.S. Bars Travelers From Three African Countries Over Ebola
The CDC announced entry limits for foreign nationals who recently visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents returning from those countries face screening at designated airports.
ForbesEbola 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…
The IndependentUganda Reports Two New Ebola Cases, Total Reaches Seven
Ugandan health authorities confirmed two additional infections on Monday, bringing the national total to seven. All cases trace to an outbreak declared in neighboring Congo earlier this month.
jpost.comPolice Fire Shots to Disperse Crowd at DR Congo Ebola Centre
Police fired shots into the air on Sunday to disperse crowds attempting to retrieve bodies from an Ebola treatment centre in Mongwalu. The incident follows earlier attacks on isolation facilities in the same region.
The IndependentEbola Centers in Eastern Congo Hit by Arson Attacks
Arson at two treatment centers in Ituri Province reflects community anger and overlapping problems that complicate efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak declared a global health emergency. Nearly one million people displaced by conflict face fragile health systems and aid shortfal…
freepressjournal.inWHO Director-General Urges Action on Ebola Outbreak and Pandemic Preparedness
Tedros Ghebreyesus warned Saturday that recent Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks show ongoing global vulnerability to infectious diseases. Ugandan authorities confirmed three new cases of the Bundibugyo strain, bringing the national total to five.
EuronewsRed Cross Says Three Volunteers Died From Suspected Ebola in DR Congo
Three Red Cross volunteers died in May after contracting suspected Ebola while managing bodies in Ituri province on March 27. The outbreak has produced 82 confirmed cases and seven confirmed deaths in the DRC, with Uganda reporting five total cases.
indiatoday.intoday.inU.S. Temporarily Bans Green-Card Holders Who Visited Three African Nations
U.S. authorities issued an order on Friday barring lawful permanent residents who traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the past 21 days. The measure expands an earlier restriction that had applied only to non-U.S. passport holders.
e360.yale.eduWHO Raises National Risk Level for Ebola Outbreak in Congo
The World Health Organization raised its risk assessment for an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to very high at the national level. Authorities banned funeral wakes and gatherings over 50 people while health workers face community resistance.
foxnews.comAmerican Doctor Infected With Ebola Evacuated to Berlin Hospital
Dr. Peter Stafford contracted the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola while performing surgery at a hospital in eastern Congo. He was evacuated to Charite University Hospital in Berlin, where he is receiving supportive care and is described as severely weakened but not critically ill.
rte.ieEbola Outbreak Declared in DR Congo After Two-Month Delay
Health authorities have launched a response to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that went undetected for up to two months. The outbreak has recorded 671 suspected cases and 160 suspected deaths across multiple provinces.
thehindu.comSecretary of State Rubio Says U.S. Priority Is Preventing Ebola Entry
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the U.S. top priority is keeping Ebola out of the country. He also criticized the World Health Organization's handling of the outbreak.
koreaboo.comU.S. Travel Ban on Visitors from DRC, Uganda and South Sudan Takes Effect
The United States has implemented a travel restriction for non-citizens who have visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan within the past 21 days. The measure follows the declaration of an Ebola outbreak as a public health emergency of international con…
foxnews.comAmerican Doctor Infected with Ebola in Congo Evacuated to Berlin
Dr. Peter Stafford contracted the Bundibugyo strain while performing surgery at a hospital in eastern Congo. He was flown to Berlin for treatment and is now described as improving.
koreaherald.comU.S. Department of State Routes Flights with Recent Ebola Travelers to Dulles for Screening
The U.S. Department of State issued a notice directing flights carrying American passengers who recently visited countries affected by the Ebola outbreak to Dulles International Airport. The measure requires enhanced screening upon arrival.
Nbc NewsAir France Flight Diverted to Montreal Over Passenger From Congo
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was redirected to Montreal on Wednesday after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo boarded in error. U.S. authorities cited entry restrictions tied to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa.
EuronewsWhite House Denies Report of Blocked Ebola Patient Return
The White House rejected a Washington Post report that the United States initially blocked an American doctor infected with Ebola from returning home. The doctor was later flown to Germany for treatment at a specialized facility.
nypost.comAir France Flight Diverted to Canada Over Ebola Entry Rules
U.S. officials diverted an Air France flight from Paris to Detroit to Montreal after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo was allowed to board in error. The move followed new travel restrictions tied to an Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo.
nypost.comRwampara Hospital Marks Site for Ebola Isolation Center
A plastic strip now marks the planned location for an isolation center at Rwampara hospital, one of the main sites of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The facility has not yet been constructed.
winnipegfreepress.comWHO Reports 600 Suspected Ebola Cases and 139 Suspected Deaths in DR Congo
The World Health Organization says two experimental vaccines for the Bundibugyo species are in development. Officials have confirmed 51 cases in DR Congo and two in Uganda.
calgaryherald.comU.S. Officials Criticize Response to Congo Ebola Outbreak
Former federal employees say the U.S. response to a new Ebola outbreak in Congo has been slow and disjointed after the Trump administration restructured USAID last year. The State Department has denied that the changes affected detection or response capabilities.
StatWHO 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…
NewsweekEbola Outbreak in Congo Kills at Least 131 as Bundibugyo Virus Spreads
Health authorities report rising deaths from a rare strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda. Officials have activated response plans and implemented enhanced travel screening for affected countries.
Le MondeU.S. Secretary of State Says WHO Was Late to Identify Ebola Outbreak
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the World Health Organization was late in identifying an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The United States ended its funding for the WHO last year and announced new support for treatment centers in the region.
ForbesU.S. Hospitals Activate Ebola Screening Protocols After American Case
An American physician diagnosed with the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola is receiving care in Germany. Public health agencies have implemented entry restrictions and hospital screening procedures developed after the 2014 outbreak.
WHO Reports Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda
The World Health Organization said an Ebola outbreak has caused at least 130 deaths and more than 500 suspected cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Officials cited a rare strain and regional conflict as complicating factors.
brobible.comEAC Urges Heightened Surveillance After Ebola Outbreak Confirmed in DRC
The East African Community has asked partner states to increase border screening and emergency readiness after a new Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak was confirmed in eastern DRC on 15 May 2026. Two linked cases have been recorded in Uganda, including one death in Kampala.
StatU.S. Restricts Entry From Three African Nations Over Ebola Outbreak
The Trump administration has imposed a 30-day ban on foreign travelers who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the past 21 days. The order, the first U.S. travel restriction tied to an Ebola outbreak, takes effect immediately and does not…
thesouthafrican.comEbola 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.
westernjournal.comCDC Issues Travel Restrictions for Central and East Africa Over Ebola Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday imposed new travel restrictions and enhanced screening measures for travelers from parts of Central and East Africa. Officials are acting to prevent Ebola from entering the United States as cases rise in the Democratic Repu…
indianexpress.comU.S. Implements Airport Screenings and Visa Pause for Ebola Outbreak
The United States announced new public health measures on May 18, 2026, to limit the spread of Ebola from affected African countries. Officials reported one American infected in the Democratic Republic of Congo and mobilized aid for response efforts.
Le MondeU.S. Implements Airport Screenings and Visa Pause for Ebola Outbreak
The United States announced new health measures on Monday to limit the spread of Ebola from affected regions. Officials will screen air travelers and temporarily suspend visa services for certain countries.
New York PostCDC Coordinates Withdrawal of Small Number of Americans Exposed to Ebola in Congo
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it is working with other U.S. agencies to arrange the safe withdrawal of a small number of Americans directly affected by an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The agency stated the overall risk to the American…
Washington ExaminerCDC Mobilizes Response to Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced plans to coordinate the withdrawal of a small number of Americans exposed to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The agency stated that the risk to the American public remains low.
winnipegfreepress.comAmericans in DRC Reported Exposed to Suspected Ebola Cases
Several Americans in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are believed to have had exposure to suspected Ebola cases, with at least one possibly showing symptoms. U.S. officials are reportedly arranging transport for quarantine and care, though test results remain unavailable.
StatU.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.
Los Angeles TimesWHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths were reported. The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus and has spread to multiple provinces and Uganda.
citizen.co.zaDRC 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…
New York PostNew Ebola Outbreak in Congo's Ituri Province Kills at Least 65
Africa CDC confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far. The strain appears to be a non-Zaire variant, raising questions about the effectiveness of existing vaccines stockpiled for previous outbreaks. Officials fr…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAfrica CDC Confirms 13 Ebola Cases in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri Province
The agency reported 65 deaths so far, mainly in Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones, five months after the previous outbreak ended. Preliminary tests detected the Ebola virus in 13 of 20 samples. Officials convened an urgent coordination meeting with neighboring countries amid con…