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nypost.comworld6 days ago
Poll Finds 75 Percent of Americans Back Restoring Disease Prevention Aid
A new survey shows three-quarters of U.S. adults support restoring funding to address an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The poll also found broad backing for overseas disease prevention programs.
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abcnews.go.comscience7 days ago
Congo Ebola Deaths Reach 506 as Health Workers Threaten Strike
At least 506 people have died from 1,561 confirmed Ebola cases in Congo since the outbreak began May 15. Frontline workers in Ituri province issued a 24-hour strike notice over unpaid benefits and working conditions.
abcnews.go.comworld10 days agoUpdated
DRC Begins Trial of Experimental Ebola Treatments as Outbreak Spreads
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have started a clinical trial of two experimental Ebola therapies while the outbreak centered in Ituri province continues to expand. The study is testing a monoclonal antibody and an antiviral drug against the Bundibugyo stra…
The Independentworld11 days ago
Journalist Documents Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo Conflict Zone
An Associated Press journalist spent a month in the epicenter of an Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, documenting the toll on residents and the challenges facing health workers amid ongoing conflict.
The Independentworld17 days ago
Ebola outbreak in DRC reaches over 1,000 cases with risk of spread to South Sudan
The outbreak declared on May 15 has recorded the highest number of confirmed cases in its first month of any Ebola outbreak in Africa. Modelling shows nearly 70 percent chance of a case reaching South Sudan within 12 weeks.
The Independentscience24 days ago
Africa CDC urges African governments to fund Ebola response and vaccine development
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called on Friday for African governments to increase domestic financing for the current Ebola outbreak and for vaccine production. The agency reported more than 200 deaths among 894 confirmed cases since May 15.
Abc Newsworld24 days ago
Mourners Bury 6-Month-Old Ebola Victim in Eastern Congo
Residents gathered Friday to bury a 6-month-old girl who died from Ebola, the third child to die at an orphanage during the current outbreak. The Bundibugyo strain has produced 894 confirmed cases and more than 200 deaths.
foxnews.comsports27 days ago
Congo national team prepares for World Cup match against Portugal
The Congolese national team is set to play its first World Cup game in 52 years on June 17 against Portugal. The coach stated the Ebola outbreak did not affect internal preparation but noted some fans could not travel due to restrictions.
Semaforworld27 days ago
U.S. plans Kenya facility for Ebola quarantine of exposed Americans
The Trump administration is building a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola. Public health experts say the plan could discourage volunteers from joining the response effort.
france24.comworld32 days ago
Kenya High Court Orders Temporary Closure of U.S. Ebola Facility
A Kenyan court in May directed the temporary closure of a U.S.-operated quarantine center at Laikipia Air Base. The ruling cited public-health risks in a country with no confirmed Ebola cases from the current outbreak.
Los Angeles Timesai35 days ago
Congo holds wedding with guest limits during Ebola outbreak
A couple in eastern Congo held their wedding on Saturday with only 50 guests allowed instead of the planned 300. Health measures to slow the spread of Ebola restricted physical contact and public gatherings at the event.
The Independentscience36 days ago
Congo Ebola outbreak strains health workers with low pay and scarce supplies
Health workers in Mongbwalu report working long hours with minimal compensation while treating patients during an active Ebola outbreak. Officials have confirmed 452 cases and 82 deaths, with 71 new cases recorded on one recent day.
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WHO Lowers Suspected Ebola Cases in Congo to 116
The World Health Organization reduced the number of suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo from 906 to 116 as of May 31. Confirmed cases total 330 across the region, including 48 deaths in Congo and one in Uganda.
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Volunteers prepare meals for Ebola patients and health workers in Congo
Community volunteers in Congo are cooking meals to support people receiving treatment for Ebola and the staff caring for them. The effort comes as health authorities respond to an active outbreak in the country.
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citizen.co.zaworld42 days ago
Rescue Teams Search Laos Cave for Two Men After Five Others Saved
Teams in Laos are searching for two men still trapped underground. Five others were pulled out in recent days, and new signs suggest the missing pair may still be alive.
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Trump Administration Proposes Changes to Federal Grant Regulations
The Trump administration released a proposal to change how federal grants are awarded and managed. The plan would shift authority toward political appointees and limit certain uses of funds by researchers.
France 24world41 days agoUpdated
U.S. Funds $13.5M Ebola Quarantine Center in Kenya
Hundreds protested in Nanyuki on Monday against a planned Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base. A Kenyan court suspended the project after petitions cited infrastructure and safety concerns.
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joemygod.comworld42 days ago
Ebola Suspects in Brazil and Italy Test Negative for Disease
Three travelers from Congo displayed Ebola-like symptoms in Brazil and Italy over the weekend. All three later tested positive for other illnesses or negative for Ebola.
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asiaone.comscience42 days ago
Bundibugyo Ebola Strain Shows High Survival Rate in DRC; Suspected Cases in Brazil, Italy Test Negative
Four nurses and one laboratory worker have recovered from Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Suspected cases linked to travel from affected countries are under investigation in Brazil and Italy.
The Sydney Morning Heraldscience42 days ago
Brazil, Italy and Kenya Investigate Possible Ebola Links After Travelers Return from DRC and Uganda
Health authorities in Brazil and Italy are investigating suspected Ebola cases in travelers returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern last month.
rte.ieworld43 days ago
Brazilian Officials Monitor Two Men for Possible Ebola Infection
Health authorities in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states are monitoring two men who recently arrived from Ebola-affected countries. One tested negative for the virus; the other tested positive for malaria.
nypost.comscience43 days ago
WHO Reports Five Recoveries From Rare Ebola Strain in Congo and Uganda
The World Health Organization said five people have recovered from the Bundibugyo strain despite the absence of approved treatments or vaccines. At least 906 suspected cases and 223 deaths have been reported across the affected region.
zerohedge.combusiness44 days ago
Kenyan Court Blocks Plan for Ebola Quarantine Center
A Kenyan court on Friday temporarily halted a plan to open a U.S.-linked Ebola quarantine facility. The ruling came one day after U.S. officials said Kenya had approved the request.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld44 days ago
DRC Reports 134 Ebola Cases and 18 Deaths in Latest Outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 134 confirmed Ebola cases and 18 deaths since the outbreak began 14 days ago. Officials are monitoring more than 2,600 contacts and treating 125 patients while working to counter misinformation.
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France 24science44 days ago
WHO Director-General Visits Ebola Site in DR Congo
The number of suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed 1,000. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is visiting Bunia to assess the response.
citizen.co.zascience44 days ago
WHO Chief Visits Ebola Epicenter in Eastern Congo as Cases Reach 906 Suspected
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Bunia on May 30 to assess the response to a Bundibugyo virus outbreak that has killed 223 people. Officials reported cases spreading to North Kivu and South Kivu, while Uganda confirmed nine infections.
Nbc Newsworld45 days ago
CDC Expands Ebola Entry Screening to JFK Airport for Travelers from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan
The CDC announced on May 29, 2026, that John F. Kennedy International Airport will start screening passengers arriving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda. Three other U.S. airports already conduct the same screenings.
The Guardianworld45 days ago
Ebola Outbreak in DRC Kills 10 as WHO Chief Visits
World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to support containment of a new Ebola outbreak. The agency revised the death rate to 30-50% based on confirmed cases and recorded 10 confirmed and 223 suspected d…
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nbcnews.compolitics47 days ago
U.S. Establishes 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.comfinance47 days ago
Uganda 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.
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thehindu.comworld47 days ago
Uganda 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.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld47 days ago
U.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.
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nypost.comworld47 days ago
Ebola Outbreaks Confirmed in Three African Nations; Canada, Bahamas Impose Travel Bans
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.comfinance48 days ago
CDC 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.
Forbesfinance49 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…
The Independentworld49 days ago
Uganda 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.
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Bbcworld49 days ago
Police 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 Independentworld50 days ago
Ebola 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.inworld50 days ago
WHO 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.
Euronewsworld51 days ago
Red 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.inpolitics51 days ago
U.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.eduworld51 days ago
WHO 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.
Science Newsscience52 days ago
Congo Reports 82 Confirmed Cases of Rare Bundibugyo Ebola Strain
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded at least 82 confirmed cases and seven deaths from the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola as of May 22. The World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern on May 17.
foxnews.comworld52 days ago
American 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.ieworld52 days ago
Ebola 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.comworld53 days ago
Secretary 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.comworld53 days ago
U.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.comworld53 days ago
American 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.comworld53 days ago
U.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 Newsworld53 days ago
Air 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.
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Euronewspolitics53 days ago
White 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.
dohanews.cobusiness53 days ago
Health Agency Responds to Criticism Over Ebola Outbreak Detection
The World Health Organization addressed comments that it was late in identifying an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Officials said the agency supports national health authorities rather than replacing them.
nypost.comworld53 days ago
Air 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.comworld54 days ago
Rwampara 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.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld54 days ago
WHO 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.comworld54 days ago
U.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.
Statscience54 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…
Newsweekscience55 days ago
Ebola 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 Mondepolitics55 days ago
U.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.
politics55 days ago
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.