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Ebola cases increase almost 40% in week as death toll passes 200

An Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has claimed over 200 lives. This is the worst outbreak at this stage, with thousands of potential contacts. The situation is difficult due to insecurity and funding delays. Efforts are underway to control the spread and develop treatments. Contact tracing is a major…

The Economic Times

CDC to tap $107m in emergency funding for Ebola response in DRC and Uganda

Number of people infected now tops 1,000 though health officials say the global risk remains low

The Guardian - US

Ebola cases increase almost 40% in a week as death toll passes 200

The Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has claimed 204 deaths, with 894 confirmed cases, Africa’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said

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Ebola Outbreak 2026: Singapore Activates Changi Airport Screening as WHO Declares Global Health Emergency

Singapore has launched Ebola border surveillance at Changi Airport amid the 2026 WHO-declared outbreak. Here's what's in place, who's at risk, and what travelers must know.

Medical Daily

Ebola can remain in nervous system of recovered patients and relapse years later, study warns

Immune system may not be able to clear Ebola virus from brain

The Independent UK

London health specialists deployed to Africa to bolster Ebola response

The experts include seven specialists from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Evening Standard

A 16-month-old and his mother recover from Ebola in rare good news from outbreak in Congo

A 16-month-old baby and his mother have recovered from Ebola in eastern Congo

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Bunia Locals Reveal How Ebola Fear Is Destroying Livelihoods as Bars Empty and Incomes Collapse in Congo's Outbreak Zone

The Ebola outbreak in Bunia, DRC, is causing economic hardship as residents avoid crowded places, impacting businesses and daily routines

International Business Times UK

Africa's Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals

Whenever Ebola comes, some of those stricken choose the road to the nearest hospital

The Independent UK

Lives and incomes lost as Ebola takes toll on Bunia’s public-facing workers

A headteacher, a motorcycle taxi driver and a travel agent are among those who are counting the human and economic cost of the virus

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026: Senegal lose to France in second-half smasher

In tonight's edition: Senegal lose to two-time champions France at the World Cup as Les Bleus win 3-1 in their group stage clash. Also, Africa CDC warns the Ebola crisis in DR Congo has the potential to become the worst ever of its kind. Plus it's been 50 years since…

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Group 'remove' woman, child from DR Congo Ebola clinic

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say an armed group has removed a woman and her daughter from an Ebola health centre in the country's east.

France 24

Western Cape still counting the cost of last month's floods

In tonight's programme: South Africa's Western Cape is still counting the cost of last month's devastating floods. Also, in DR Congo, the government has reported a substantial daily jump in Ebola cases. Plus Ivorian fans are living large in the wake of their team's victorious first World Cup appearance in…

Medical Daily

The Ebola Strain Spreading Right Now Has No Vaccine — And the U.S. Just Committed $270 Million to Fight It

Bundibugyo Ebola has no approved vaccine or treatment. 676 cases, 136 deaths. U.S. airports screen arrivals as $270M response mobilizes.

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World Cup 2026: Six million fans, three countries and a team racing to stop outbreaks

As six million fans travel across North America for the 2026 World Cup, health authorities are on alert for any sign of an infectious disease outbreak.

The Times of India

Spike in Ebola cases: Congo reports 72 new infections in 24 hours; toll rises to 181

The Democratic Republic of Congo is in the midst of a critical health crisis as Ebola cases escalate at an alarming rate, with 72 new infections recorded in the past day. This uptick brings the total number of infections to 782 and the unfortunate death toll to 181.

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NGO warns Ebola epidemic is 'outpacing' response efforts in DRC

French NGO Doctors Without Borders warned Monday that "dangerous gaps" remain in efforts to rein in an Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 180 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since the first reported cases a month ago, the virus has spread rapidly, with the situation now critical…

The Guardian - UK

‘The next pandemic will not wait’: Lula and WHO director in urgent plea for leaders to finalise agreement

As Ebola spreads in the DRC, the Brazilian president and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ask leaders to agree pandemic treaty created after Covid

Medical Daily

Every American Flight from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan Is Now Rerouted to Four Specific Airports for Ebola Screening — Here Is What That Means for Travelers

As of 2026, US authorities are rerouting all incoming air travel from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan to Washington-Dulles, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, Houston IAH, or JFK for enhanced Ebola screening. Here is what this policy means for travelers, health workers, and families in those countries.

The Independent UK

Photos show how the Ebola outbreak is changing nightlife in Congo

Face masks around bars, DJ booths and beer bottles. Temperature checks at every entry. These are some of the measures in place in eastern Congolese city of Bunia where authorities have announced strict measures to slow the Ebola outbreak.

The Independent UK

Congo reports record daily jump in new Ebola cases as outbreak spirals

Authorities have reported a sharp rise in Ebola cases, with 72 new cases in one day

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