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who.intWHO, Africa CDC Launch $518M Ebola Response as Outbreak Kills 103 with No Approved Treatment for Bundibugyo Strain
The six-month effort runs through November and coordinates with national plans in Congo and Uganda. The U.S. State Department added nearly $38 million, bringing its total Ebola funding above $200 million.
rte.ieEbola Outbreak in DRC Surpasses 500 Cases as Uganda Prepares Cross-Border Treatment Facilities
Uganda will open four health facilities inside the Democratic Republic of Congo to contain a Bundibugyo-strain Ebola outbreak that has killed 88 people in DRC and spread across the border.
indiatoday.intoday.inCongo Confirms Bundibugyo Ebola Strain in Ituri Outbreak; 363 Cases, 62 Deaths Reported as International Aid Mobilizes
Health workers lack tests and protective gear at facilities in Ituri province. The WHO declared a public health emergency on May 17 after silent transmission and cases in Uganda.
abcnews.go.comDRC 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…
jpost.comWHO 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.
deccanchronicle.comKenya Court Halts U.S.-Funded Ebola Isolation Center at Laikipia Airbase
A Kenyan High Court order has kept the planned Ebola isolation facility at Laikipia Airbase closed while the government must disclose full project details. Two people were killed during related protests in nearby Nanyuki.
rte.ie43 Dead as Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Declared Public Health Emergency of International Concern
The World Health Organization reported five recoveries from the Bundibugyo strain during a visit to Bunia. The outbreak spanning DRC and Uganda has recorded 263 confirmed cases and 43 deaths.
order-order.comWHO Director General Appeals for Community Cooperation to Contain DRC Ebola Outbreak
The World Health Organization director general called for local involvement during a visit to eastern Congo. Protests over body-handling rules have led to attacks on health centers. The agency recorded 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths.
ForbesBundibugyo Ebola Outbreak in Congo: Five Patients Recover as Cases Reach 134 Confirmed with 18 Deaths
WHO reports five recoveries as 134 confirmed cases and 18 deaths are tallied across Congo and Uganda. A new treatment center opened in Bunia amid security and community challenges.
Los Angeles TimesDRC 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.
jpost.comDRC 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.
citizen.co.zaWHO 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.
jpost.comEbola Cases in Central Africa Rise from 256 to About 1,000 in Eleven Days
Suspected and confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda increased from 256 on 16 May to roughly 1,000 by 27 May. The World Health Organization reported about 240 deaths during the same period.
rte.ieBundibugyo Ebola Outbreak in DRC Kills 10, 1 Recovers
The World Health Organization reports a 30-50% death rate among confirmed cases and more than 1,000 total infections. Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Kinshasa on Thursday to coordinate the response.
The GuardianEbola 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…
The GuardianEbola 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.
deccanchronicle.comFunding pledges for central Africa Ebola response fall short of $500 million target
Pledges to address the Ebola outbreak in central Africa have not reached the $500 million figure announced by regional leaders. Health officials state that additional funds are required to contain the disease.
nbcnews.comU.S. Sets Up Ebola Quarantine Facility in Kenya
The White House confirmed plans to open a health facility in Kenya for Americans exposed to or infected with Ebola. The site will offer state-of-the-art care for the full spectrum of the disease.
rte.ieEbola 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.
nbcnews.comU.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.
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.comEbola 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.
The IndependentEbola Outbreak Reported in Eastern Congo With Suspected Cases in Uganda
The World Health Organization warned that the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is expanding faster than health workers can respond. Over 900 suspected cases and 223 deaths have been recorded, with suspected cases now appearing in Uganda and other countries.
The GuardianWHO Says Ebola Outbreak in DRC Exceeds Response Capacity
The World Health Organization said the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than containment measures. At least 220 suspected deaths have been reported, and neighboring countries face elevated risk.
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.
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…
theconversation.comEbola Cases, Deaths Rise in DRC as WHO Accelerates International Response
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.
foxnews.comTrump administration limits NIAID contact with WHO during virus outbreaks
The Trump administration has directed National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases staff to stop direct communication with the World Health Organization. Limited participation in virtual meetings is now allowed under restrictions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
azernews.azRed Cross Reports Three Volunteers Died of Ebola in Congo
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said three volunteers from the DR Congo Red Cross died after contracting Ebola in March. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak an international public health emergency.
thehindu.comOxford University Develops Ebola Vaccine for Bundibugyo Strain
Oxford scientists are preparing a vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola for human trials within weeks. The World Health Organization declared an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda last Sunday after 88 deaths among 300 suspected cases.
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.
Japan TimesEbola Outbreak in Congo Kills 177 as U.S. Patient Receives Experimental Treatment
The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has infected nearly 750 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo and killed 177. A U.S. missionary doctor is being treated in Germany with symptom-reducing drugs and other therapies.
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.
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.
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.
Le MondeEbola Outbreak in Eastern Congo Grows to 139 Probable Deaths
The World Health Organization reported that the Ebola virus has been circulating for several months in Ituri province. Officials recorded 139 probable deaths and nearly 600 suspected cases since the outbreak was declared on May 15.
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…
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.
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.
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.
NprEbola Outbreak Reported in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda
More than 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths have been recorded since the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency on Saturday. The outbreak is centered in a northeastern province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, with two cases also reported in U…
France 24WHO Says Ebola Risk High in Congo, Uganda but Low Globally
The World Health Organization reported Wednesday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda poses high risk at national and regional levels but low risk worldwide. Officials confirmed 51 cases in Congo with hundreds more suspected.
koreaboo.comWHO Advises Against U.S. Travel Ban on Ebola-Affected Countries
The World Health Organization recommended contact tracing over travel restrictions for countries affected by Ebola. Officials noted the virus spreads only through direct contact with blood or body fluids and is not airborne.
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.
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.
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…
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.
New York PostFrench Authorities Clear British Cruise Ship in Bordeaux After Testing for Gastrointestinal Illness
More than 1,700 passengers and crew remain confined aboard the Ambassador Cruise Line vessel Ambition after a 92-year-old man died and 49 people developed gastrointestinal symptoms. French health officials ordered testing and a review of the ship's records following its arrival o…
tass.comThree Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius; Norovirus Outbreak Confines Ship in Bordeaux
The MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak has reached 11 reported cases including three deaths with nine confirmed, all linked to passengers or crew on the South Atlantic voyage. A French patient remains critically ill on life support while the World Health Organization recommends 42-da…
France 24Nine Hantavirus Cases Confirmed on Dutch Cruise Ship MV Hondius
An outbreak of hantavirus on the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius has produced nine confirmed cases since it was reported to the World Health Organization earlier in May 2026. Social media users have revived conspiracy theories linking the virus to Covid-19 vaccines, Bill Gat…