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The hantavirus outbreak is over, WHO declares

A hantavirus outbreak that began on a cruise ship and prompted an international public health response has now ended. It sickened 13 people and caused three deaths.

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Researchers launch study on Ebola treatments as Congo outbreak worsens

Researchers are beginning a highly anticipated study of two possible treatments for the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo

The Independent UK

Danish Refugee Council on importance of coordinated response to Ebola, wider humanitarian crisis

The Danish Refugee Council has warned that the latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is complicating an already strained humanitarian situation. In a recent report, the NGO stressed the response to the health emergency "must not hollow out the aid programming that is holding communities together". Speaking to FRANCE 24,…

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Authorities race to contain spread of Ebola in eastern DR Congo

One month after Congolese authorities officially declared a new Ebola outbreak, the virus is still spreading in the east of the country and the death toll continues to rise. There are now more than 1,000 confirmed cases and more than 250 confirmed deaths. FRANCE 24's Aurélie Bazzara-Kibangula reports from eastern…

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An AP journalist describes a month in the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak

An Associated Press journalist spent a month in the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak documenting the toll and the challenges for health workers in a conflict zone

The Independent UK

Ebola Has Now Spread to a Fourth DRC Province Near the South Sudan Border as Regional Health Concerns Grow

Ebola has reached a fourth DRC province, Haut-Uele, bordering South Sudan. 1,274 cases, 360 deaths. Here's why the geographic spread matters and what changes for containment.

Medical Daily

Ebola Scare at Glasgow Hospital Ends as Isolated Patient Tests Negative Following Health Alert

A Glasgow patient suspected of having Ebola tested negative, alleviating fears of the virus's presence in the UK. Health officials confirm standard protocols were followed to ensure safety.

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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could push a million more people into poverty

The economic cost of the Ebola outbreak to Africa could reach up to $3.6bn, the UN says

The Independent UK

Labour peer ridiculed for tweet blaming SNP for Ebola scare at Glasgow hospital

A SCOTTISH Labour peer has been ridiculed for a post on Twitter/X appearing to blame the SNP for an Ebola scare at a Scottish hospital ...

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Ebola Alert in Glasgow: What You Should Know About the Deadly Virus

A Glasgow hospital faced a partial lockdown after a patient tested negative for Ebola, marking the UK's first alert in years. The incident underscores ongoing preventive measures against the virus.

International Business Times UK

Patient Rushed Into Isolation as Glasgow Hospital Investigates Suspected Ebola Case

A patient at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital was isolated after suspected Ebola symptoms prompted emergency precautions before testing ruled out the virus.

International Business Times UK

Relief Workers Say This Ebola Outbreak Could Take Six More Months to Bring Under Control

Frontline medics say the DRC Ebola outbreak could take six more months to control. WHO's own Africa response lead rated efforts a 3-4 out of 10. Here's why containment is lagging.

Medical Daily

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

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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…

Evening Standard

Patient being tested for Ebola virus at Glasgow hospital

Tests are currently being carried out to confirm whether the individual has contracted the disease.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow hospital partially locked down as it deals with suspected Ebola case

Part of a Glasgow hospital was placed into lockdown after receiving a patient with suspected Ebola virus

The Independent UK

Congo bans gatherings in areas far from Ebola outbreak. Some say it limits dissent

Opposition and civil society groups in Congo are protesting a new ban on public demonstrations related to the Ebola outbreak there

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Medical Daily

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.

The Times of India

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…

Euronews

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]

The Times of India

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…

Medical Daily

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.

The Independent 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 Times of India

Flying from UAE to India? Here's why you need to fill Air Suvidha 2.0 health form before boarding

As India steps up surveillance amid the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa, all international passengers, including those travelling from the UAE, must now complete a mandatory online health self-declaration before arriving in the country.

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