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Patient tests negative for Ebola at Glasgow hospital

The patient was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in the early hours of Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Ebola scare at UK hospital as patient tested for disease

Tests were carried out to ascertain whether the patient had contracted the disease

The Independent UK

Patient being tested for Ebola at hospital in Scotland

A patient is currently undergoing tests for suspected Ebola virus at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, having been admitted in the early hours of Tuesday. Public Health Scotland has stated there are no confirmed cases of Ebola in Scotland at present, but confirmed that established protocols are in…

The Independent UK

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The Current Ebola Outbreak Is Less Deadly Than Past Waves, but Risks Remain High

The current Ebola outbreak's death rate is 26%, lower than the 40-70% seen in the 2014–16 West Africa outbreak. Here's how Bundibugyo compares to other Ebola strains historically.

Medical Daily

Ebola outbreak may cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, deepen poverty, says UN

The United Nations has sounded the alarm on the Ebola outbreak in DRC, highlighting its dire implications for African economies, with potential losses reaching $3.6 billion. This epidemic threatens not only health but also broader socio-economic structures, jeopardizing jobs, education, and food stability. Interventions are essential to mitigate long-term repercussions…

The Times of India

Ebola in the DRC: At least 300 positive cases unaccounted for [Africanews Today]

Ebola in the DRC: At Least 300 Positive Cases Unaccounted For [Africanews Today]

Euronews

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to fourth province, 360 dead

The DRC declared its 17th Ebola outbreak on May 15. The current epidemic is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, for which there is currently no approved vaccine or specific treatment. The WHO has issued an international alert over the outbreak, while clinical trials for potential treatments are…

The Times of India

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Ebola Cases Have Surpassed 1,100 as the CDC Activates Its Highest-Level Emergency Response

The DRC Ebola outbreak has exceeded 1,100 cases. The CDC activated Level One response on June 26, 2026. Here's what the U.S. is doing and who needs to take action.

Medical Daily

Kane and Bellingham produce goods but England need others to step up

The pair’s goals saw off Panama but Thomas Tuchel has problems at right-back and on the flanks for the last-32 tie against the DRC

The Guardian - UK

England’s right-back problems deepen with Jarell Quansah likely to miss DR Congo tie

Declan Rice will give England a boost by returning for Wednesday’s last-32 tie but Djed Spence is expected to have to fill in at right-back

The Guardian - UK

Fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in DRC reflects decades of development failure, says Red Cross

IN FOCUS: The absence of health, water, electricity and education services means that people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have suffered not only from Ebola, but also from mpox and cholera in recent years, the head of delegation for the International Committee of the Red Cross in the…

The Independent UK

More than a month into DR Congo Ebola outbreak, doctors warn 'this epidemic will last'

While France confirmed its first case of Ebola, reports of people successfully treated for the condition are also emerging from Mongbwalu, the epicentre of the epidemic in the eastern part of the DRC. Although successful treatments are sparking hope among teams on the ground, health professionals remain fearful about the…

France 24

Whereabouts of nearly 300 people with Ebola unknown in DR Congo

Fears over ‘huge community transmission’ as modelling predicts thousands of deaths in DRC by September

The Guardian - UK

Fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak could reach South Sudan within weeks, experts warn

World Health Organisation modelling finds that there is an almost 70 per cent chance of a case in South Sudan within 12 weeks

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DRC Ebola Outbreak Reaches France — How Did the Virus Get to Europe?

France confirms its first Ebola case from the Congolese outbreak, involving a doctor now in isolation. The rare Bundibugyo strain is spreading rapidly, with over 1000 cases reported in the DRC.

Medical Daily

Ebola Reaches France for the First Time in This Outbreak — Here Is What U.S. Travelers Need to Know Right Now

Ebola has been confirmed in France in a doctor back from the DRC. Here's what U.S. travelers need to know about CDC airport screening, travel restrictions, and risk.

The Guardian - UK

France confirms first Ebola case in doctor who had worked in DRC

French health ministry says patient’s contacts are being traced and that risk to European public is very low

Radio France Internationale

US releases experimental Ebola drug for DR Congo outbreak trials

Experimental Ebola drugs are being shipped to Democratic Republic of Congo as the United States releases doses of a treatment for clinical trials in a widening outbreak that has caused more than 1,000 cases and over 250 deaths, the World Health Organization and US officials have said.

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The Times of India

France confirms first Ebola case linked to Congo outbreak

France has confirmed its first Ebola case, a doctor returning from Congo. This outbreak, the deadliest on record, has infected over 1,000 globally, with nearly 3 million children in eastern DRC at risk. Children face a disproportionate death rate, compounded by violence and disrupted services. Authorities struggle to contain the…

Radio France Internationale

Ghana dig in for stalemate with England at World Cup

Ghana fought their way to a 0-0 draw with England on Tuesday night that took them closer to qualifying for the knockout stages at the World Cup for the first time since their dazzling run to the last eight in 2010 in South Africa.

Medical Daily

DRC Ebola Outbreak Hits 1,003 Cases and 254 Deaths Making It the Second Largest Outbreak in Recorded History

As of June 22, 2026, Congo's Ebola outbreak has 1,003 confirmed cases and 254 deaths — the second largest on record. Contact tracing stands at only 55%.

The Independent UK

Fears spread of Ebola accelerated by critical lack of water and sanitation – as cases pass 1,000

Hundreds of thousands in DRC’s Ituri province face critically limited access to clean water and sanitation, with recent aid cuts adding to the problem

Medical Daily

CDC Issues New 30-Day Ebola Entry Order Covering DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan; Screening at JFK, Atlanta, and Dulles

CDC issued a new 30-day Ebola entry order on June 21, 2026, for DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. The Bundibugyo strain has caused 198+ deaths. No approved vaccine exists.

Radio France Internationale

DRC announces free healthcare for all illnesses in Ituri as Ebola gains ground

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the introduction of free healthcare for all diseases in Ituri – a pilot project that authorities hope to extend nationwide. This comes as the country struggles to contain an Ebola outbreak, with confirmed cases now at over 1,000.

Medical Daily

Good News from the Ebola Outbreak: The First American to Contract Bundibugyo Virus Has Fully Recovered

An American physician contracted Bundibugyo Ebola virus in DRC and was evacuated to Germany for care. He has fully recovered and been released. All high-risk contacts cleared 21-day monitoring.

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