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Ebola Spreads to New Areas in DR Congo, Raising Fears of Wider Outbreak

A rare strain of Ebola, the Bundibugyo virus, is spreading to new areas in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, including a crowded refugee camp, sparking concerns that the nearly month-old outbreak is entering a more dangerous phase. The World Health Organization warns the true scale of the epidemic is far larger than reported cases, with community transmission emerging in new areas and response efforts lagging.

Jun 12, 2026

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WHO Praises Uganda's Quick Ebola Response, Urges Reopening of Border with DR Congo

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised Uganda for its swift and effective response to the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. He called on Uganda to reopen its border with the DR Congo, saying restrictions cause economic harm without helping containment. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, has so far infected over 540 people in the DR Congo and 19 in Uganda.

Jun 8, 2026

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WHO and Africa CDC Announce $518 Million Ebola Plan as Uganda Death Toll Rises

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have unveiled a $518 million plan to combat the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda, as Uganda reported three new infections and one additional death. The plan, announced Friday, will run from June to November and includes emergency coordination, surveillance, testing, infection prevention, clinical care, and community engagement.

Jun 5, 2026

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WHO: Ebola Outbreak in DRC May Have Started in January

WHO said the Ebola outbreak in the DRC may have started in January, giving the virus a head start. Director-General Tedros noted 344 confirmed cases and 60 deaths in the DRC, plus 15 cases and 1 death in Uganda. He urged lifting travel bans and improving contact tracing to control the disease.

Jun 3, 2026

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WHO Celebrates Recovery of 5 Ebola Patients

The WHO has expressed relief as five patients infected with a rare, untreatable Ebola strain recover in the DRC. The outbreak, the 17th in the country, has caused over 220 suspected deaths and nearly 1,000 suspected cases. Experts warn the spread is faster than any previous Ebola outbreak.

May 31, 2026

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Ebola Cases Nearly Double in Two Days in DR Congo as WHO Chief Visits Epicenter

The World Health Organization has warned of a rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo, with confirmed cases nearly doubling in just two days. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited the epicenter, urging local communities to lead the fight against the disease. The outbreak is caused by the rare and severe Bundibugyo virus, with no approved vaccine or treatment.

May 30, 2026

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WHO Director-General Visits DR Congo, Vows Ebola Outbreak Can Be Stopped

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Kinshasa on May 28, asserting the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo can be halted, while calling on warring parties to cease hostilities to support medical relief efforts. He urged all sides to declare a ceasefire, warning that conflict and displacement worsen the crisis.

May 29, 2026

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WHO Director-General to Visit Ituri Province, Epicenter of 17th Ebola Outbreak in DRC

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will visit Ituri province, the epicenter of the DRC’s 17th Ebola outbreak, which has 121 confirmed cases and 17 deaths. He urged health workers not to feel alone and called on armed groups to allow safe passage for medical teams. The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain, which currently has no approved vaccine or treatment.

May 28, 2026

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US, Mexico, Canada Implement Ebola Prevention Measures for World Cup

The US, Mexico, and Canada have announced joint health measures for travelers from high-risk Ebola regions ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The move follows the WHO's declaration of a global health emergency over the outbreak in the DRC. Each country has implemented specific travel restrictions and quarantine requirements.

May 28, 2026

Ebola Spreads to New Areas in DR Congo, Raising Fears of Wider Outbreak

WHO Praises Uganda's Quick Ebola Response, Urges Reopening of Border with DR Congo

WHO and Africa CDC Announce $518 Million Ebola Plan as Uganda Death Toll Rises

WHO: Ebola Outbreak in DRC May Have Started in January

WHO Celebrates Recovery of 5 Ebola Patients

Ebola Cases Nearly Double in Two Days in DR Congo as WHO Chief Visits Epicenter

WHO Director-General Visits DR Congo, Vows Ebola Outbreak Can Be Stopped

WHO Director-General to Visit Ituri Province, Epicenter of 17th Ebola Outbreak in DRC

US, Mexico, Canada Implement Ebola Prevention Measures for World Cup

WHO calls for ceasefire in DRC to tackle Ebola outbreak

WHO warns of 'catastrophic collision' between Ebola outbreak and conflict in Congo

WHO Warns Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spinning Out of Control

WHO Says Ebola Outbreak Spinning Out of Control, 220 Suspected Deaths

Uganda Confirms Three More Ebola Cases, Total Rises to Five

WHO confirms 12th hantavirus case on Dutch cruise ship

Suspected Ebola cases in Congo triple in a week, WHO warns of rapid spread

WHO Raises Ebola Risk Level in DR Congo to 'Very High'

Iran urges WHO to boost medical aid amid US and Israel pressure

WHO reports 600 suspected Ebola cases and 139 deaths in Africa outbreak

American missionary with Ebola transferred to Germany for treatment

US Secretary of State Blasts WHO for Slow Ebola Response as Washington Cuts Public Health Programs

Iran Condemns Attacks on Schools and Hospitals at World Health Assembly

Ebola Lessons from DRC’s Past Outbreak Tested by New Strain

WHO chief ‘deeply concerned about scale and speed of Ebola epidemic’