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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.
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.
Malaria cases in Zimbabwe have surged to 65,399 in the first four months of 2026, double the number from the same period last year, amid U.S. aid cuts and climate-driven weather extremes. Deaths have also increased sharply, reaching 174 compared to 85 in 2025. Experts warn that the funding shortfall threatens the country's goal of eliminating malaria by 2030.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WHO confirms the 12th hantavirus case on the MV Hondius cruise ship, involving a Dutch crew member now hospitalized. The agency calls for continued monitoring of passengers across 30 countries as the outbreak, linked to rodent exposure, has caused three deaths.
