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The Latest Breaking News from Ebola

In tonight's programme: The number of Ebola cases hits 550 in DR Congo as the WHO chief praises neighbouring Uganda for its response to the outbreak. Also, in Nigeria, the military says it has rescued over 400 women and children from Boko Haram extremists after they were abducted in May.…

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New ebola warning issued as cases surge past 500 in DR Congo

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The Independent UK

Confirmed Ebola cases pass 550 after US warning spread could match record outbreak

Local officials say more than 90 people have died across the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda

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WHO chief praises Uganda's Ebola effort

KAMPALA - The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) visited Uganda on Monday and praised its efforts to limit the spread of an Ebola outbreak from neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Bangkok Post

EU says Ebola outbreak makes ceasefire in DRC more necessary than ever

The European Union’s crisis management commissioner has called for a ceasefire between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, saying the need for peace has become even more urgent with the spread of the Ebola outbreak.

Radio France Internationale

The hunt for a new Ebola vaccine: two scientists explain the challenges

The ongoing Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda has now killed 61 people, with 359 confirmed cases. The Bundibugyo strain of the virus has a fatality rate of between 30% and 50%, and there is currently no vaccine approved for it. Two scientists at…

The Conversation

Congo's confirmed Ebola cases rise to 544

DAKAR — Africa's top public health ‌agency said on Monday that the number of confirmed Ebola cases ⁠in the Democratic Republic of Congo ‌had risen to 544.

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DRC World Cup Team Under Pressure as Ebola Quarantine in Belgium Collides with Pre-Tournament Match Cancellation in Spain

DRC World Cup team faces quarantine pressure and match cancellation in Spain as Ebola outbreak grows, with strict U.S. travel and health measures in place.

Medical Daily

Celebrating a wedding amid the Ebola outbreak: No kisses or close contact, but love lives here

Authorities have raced to slow the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo with strict measures, including by limiting public gatherings and enforcing social distancing

The Independent UK

EU announces €5 million boost to Ebola response in DRC

As Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo climb above 450 and fears grow of a wider regional outbreak, the European Union has announced an additional €5 million to strengthen testing and disease surveillance.

Euronews

Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest

Health workers inside the epicenter of Congo's outbreak say they are working with little pay or rest

AAP

RFK Jr is ‘checked out’ and scrolls his phone despite global health emergencies, workers say

The health secretary is reportedly aloof despite global health crises such as Ebola while there are key vacancies at the nation’s public health agencies

The Independent UK

Authorities ramp up Ebola surveillance

Governors nationwide have been instructed to strengthen Ebola surveillance and prevention measures following outbreaks in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to the Interior Ministry.

Bangkok Post

World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for

When the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, 2026, matches will be played across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Millions of fans will arrive through multiple airports and will pack into stadiums, airports, hotels, bars and public transit systems over five weeks.

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Medical Daily

Dual Health Alert Issued as CDC Expands Ebola Screening in Atlanta and Warns on Medical Tourism in Los Angeles

CDC issues a dual health alert as Ebola screening expands to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport amid the Bundibugyo outbreak, while a separate advisory warns Los Angeles residents about rising complications linked to medical tourism and overseas cosmetic procedures.

The Independent UK

Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest

Health workers inside Mongbwalu, the epicenter of Congo's outbreak, say they are working with little pay or rest

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Virginia Records Highest Measles Count on Record While Major World Cup Gateway Links to Mexico's Growing Outbreak

Virginia has recorded a record 77 measles cases in 2026 as Washington Dulles, a major World Cup travel gateway, connects travelers from countries facing active outbreaks, raising public health concerns ahead of the tournament.

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Euronews

Ebola cases surge over 400 as fears grow over central Africa outbreak

Health officials have warned the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda could become one of the largest on record after confirmed cases jumped to 471, prompting a major international response.

Radio France Internationale

US Ebola facility in Kenya fuels anger in a country with no cases

With no recorded cases of Ebola, many Kenyans are struggling to understand why their government is allowing the United States to build an Ebola facility in their country to treat US citizens. Despite protests and criticism, the Kenyan government has vowed to press on.

The Times of India

UAE suspends visas and bars entry for nationals of three countries amid Ebola precautions

The UAE has announced a temporary suspension of new visas for nationals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan as authorities step up measures to prevent the spread of Ebola.

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