Ebola is resurging in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and has spread to Uganda as deep cuts to international aid undermine response capacity, pushing the region toward a prolonged crisis. At least 240 people have died since the outbreak was declared in Ituri province, with health workers and communities facing immense challenges. The cuts, starting with the Trump administration's slashing of USAID, have left the rapid-response infrastructure nearly unfit for purpose, experts warn.

May 29, 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

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DR Congo confirms World Cup delegation complies with US Ebola regulations

DR Congo has fully complied with US Ebola health procedures for its 2026 World Cup delegation, clearing the way for participation. The team, making its first World Cup appearance in 52 years, will be based in Houston, Texas.

May 28, 2026

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Các nước áp dụng hạn chế đi lại để ngăn chặn dịch Ebola

Dịch Ebola do chủng Bundibugyo hiếm gặp bùng phát tại Cộng hòa Dân chủ Congo và Uganda đã khiến nhiều quốc gia áp dụng các biện pháp hạn chế đi lại nghiêm ngặt, bao gồm cấm nhập cảnh và đình chỉ chuyến bay. Canada, Bahamas và Mỹ là những nước đầu tiên ban bố lệnh cấm với người từ vùng dịch, trong khi chính quyền địa phương tạm dừng giao thông biên giới. WHO cảnh báo dịch đang vượt tầm kiểm soát nhưng khẳng định có thể ngăn chặn dựa trên kinh nghiệm trước đây.

May 28, 2026

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US builds Ebola isolation center in Kenya for its citizens, sparking health experts' criticism

The Trump administration is building an Ebola isolation and treatment center in Kenya for U.S. citizens affected by the outbreak, rather than repatriating them. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from public health experts who say it may discourage reporting and volunteering.

May 27, 2026

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WHO calls for ceasefire in DRC to tackle Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to combat a growing Ebola outbreak. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned of a 'catastrophic collision between disease and conflict' as suspected cases approach 900 and attacks on health facilities undermine response efforts.

May 27, 2026

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

The WHO chief has warned that conflict in eastern DRC is hampering Ebola containment, with at least 10 confirmed deaths and 900 suspected cases since mid-May. He said the Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment, and fighting is making humanitarian access impossible.

May 27, 2026

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WHO Warns Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spinning Out of Control

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than response efforts, urging neighboring countries to take urgent action. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said 220 suspected Ebola deaths have been recorded, and civilian attacks on health facilities in Ituri province are hampering response efforts.

May 25, 2026

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

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on February 17 reported 220 suspected deaths in the current Ebola outbreak and acknowledged the disease is outpacing response efforts due to delayed case detection. The outbreak, centered in Ituri province in northeastern DRC, has spread to neighboring provinces and crossed into Uganda, with no vaccine or treatment for the new Bundibugyo strain. Attacks on treatment facilities in the DRC have disrupted response efforts, as authorities impose restrictions on gatherings and burials.

May 25, 2026

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Suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo top 900 amid attacks on health workers and severe shortages

Suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 900, with health workers facing violent attacks and critical equipment shortages. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a global health emergency, rating the risk as very high for Congo but low for the rest of the world.

May 24, 2026

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Attacks on Ebola Treatment Centers Increase in Eastern DR Congo

Attacks on Ebola treatment facilities are increasing in eastern DR Congo as tensions between traditional burial customs and strict infection-control procedures escalate. Health workers face community resistance fueled by fear, rumors, and mistrust. The outbreak has caused nearly 180 deaths and almost 800 cases, with international aid declining and resources stretched thin.

May 24, 2026

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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spreads Rapidly, Overwhelming Health System

The 17th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading at an alarming rate, overwhelming health facilities. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no approved treatment or vaccine, and is compounded by armed conflict, local customs, and aid cuts.

May 23, 2026

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DR Congo Says World Cup Plans Unchanged Despite US Ebola Warning

The Democratic Republic of Congo national football team insists it will maintain its 2026 World Cup training schedule despite a US demand for a 21-day quarantine over Ebola fears. The team plans to continue with friendlies in Europe before heading to the tournament, even as the US warns of potential entry denial.

May 23, 2026

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Uganda Confirms Three More Ebola Cases, Total Rises to Five

Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases on Saturday, raising the total to five. The new cases include a driver and a health worker linked to the first confirmed patient, amid intensified contact tracing and heightened risk assessments by the WHO.

May 23, 2026

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Tuyển CHDC Congo phải cách ly vì Ebola trước khi sang Mỹ dự World Cup

Đội tuyển bóng đá CHDC Congo sẽ phải cách ly 21 ngày tại Bỉ trước khi nhập cảnh vào Mỹ dự World Cup 2026, do dịch Ebola bùng phát tại nước này. Lực lượng đặc trách Nhà Trắng yêu cầu phái đoàn Congo duy trì “bong bóng” cách ly, nếu không có nguy cơ bị từ chối nhập cảnh.

May 22, 2026

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

The WHO has raised the DRC Ebola outbreak risk to 'very high' after suspected cases tripled to nearly 750 in a week, with 177 suspected deaths. Community mistrust and aid cuts are hampering the response, as an attack on a treatment center in Ituri further complicates efforts. Officials warn the situation is 'extremely concerning,' though improved detection may explain some of the surge.

May 22, 2026

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

The World Health Organization raised the risk level for the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo from high to very high on May 30, as the Bundibugyo virus strain spreads rapidly. With 82 confirmed cases and 7 deaths, authorities in Ituri province have imposed restrictions on gatherings and funerals to curb transmission.

May 22, 2026

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Ebola Treatment Center Burned Down in Ituri, DR Congo

Residents in a town in eastern DR Congo set fire to an Ebola treatment center, highlighting challenges in the outbreak response. The incident followed authorities' refusal to return the body of a suspected Ebola patient to the family. Local authorities said it reflects a conflict between public health measures and local burial customs.

May 21, 2026

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African Officials Condemn US Travel Ban Over Ebola: 'Not a Solution'

The US travel ban on people from the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan over Ebola has been condemned by African officials and health experts. Africa CDC says such restrictions are not a solution and could increase public health risks. Critics argue the ban exposes global health inequities, especially as no vaccine or treatment exists for the Bundibugyo strain.

May 21, 2026

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Experts: US 'deliberately not stopping' Ebola outbreak after sweeping public health budget cuts

A rare, untreatable Ebola outbreak in Central Africa has exposed a critical gap in U.S. involvement after massive cuts to global health aid. American funding to affected nations has plummeted, labs closed, and expert teams disbanded. Critics say the U.S. is deliberately failing to contain the crisis.

May 21, 2026

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DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp as Ebola outbreak spreads

The Democratic Republic of Congo national football team canceled a three-day training camp and public farewell in Kinshasa due to an Ebola outbreak in the east. Friendlies against Denmark and Chile remain as scheduled. The team will not be affected by U.S. entry restrictions, allowing them to compete in the World Cup.

May 21, 2026

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

The World Health Organization reports suspected Ebola cases in the DRC and Uganda have reached 600, with 139 suspected deaths. WHO Director-General Tedros says the risk is high regionally but low globally. Officials suspect a superspreader event may have occurred at a funeral or health facility.

May 20, 2026

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Ebola Resurges in DR Congo: Grief and Gaps in a Fragile Health System

Ebola has resurfaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking the 17th outbreak in five decades and claiming lives amid a fragile health system. The disease has exposed chronic weaknesses in healthcare access, sanitation, and conflict-driven instability. Health experts and grieving families call for structural reforms and sustained vigilance.

May 20, 2026

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American Doctor Infected with Ebola in DRC Evacuated to Germany for Treatment

An American doctor infected with Ebola in the DRC has been evacuated to Germany, along with his family. The WHO warns the outbreak's scale and speed are increasing, with over 600 suspected cases and 139 deaths recorded.

May 20, 2026