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WHO chief lands in eastern Congo’s Ituri province, epicenter of Ebola, as outbreak outpaces response

The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in eastern Congo’s Bunia, where a rare type of Ebola is spreading faster than the response

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“At the moment, it’s probably better than it’s been all my life... I can still hit a high D, which is higher than Pavarotti singing the end of Nessun Dorma in full voice. I mean, it’s extraordinary": Roger Daltrey says that his voice is as strong as ever

"I’ve always said, ‘Use it or you lose it,’" he says. "But you can use it too much and once people do that, I wish they’d shut up, and there are a few out there who should”

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What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in Congo

A rare Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo, with over 200 deaths, lacks specific treatments or vaccines, complicating response efforts. While potentially less lethal than other Ebola strains, its high mortality rate necessitates basic public health measures. Promising vaccine and therapy candidates are undergoing clinical trials.

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WHO chief in capital of Ebola-hit DR Congo

KINSHASA - The head of the World Health Organization, who is in the Democratic Republic of Congo to help fight an Ebola outbreak, was due on Friday to meet Congolese authorities before heading on Saturday to the violence-hit region at the centre of the crisis.

Bangkok Post

Kenya high court suspends plan to open US Ebola quarantine centre

A Kenyan high court has ordered the temporary suspension of plans for the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in the ‌country, after a rights group challenged the plan.

Radio France Internationale

What to know about the Bundibugyo virus and why a vaccine is not an immediate solution

The WHO has identified promising treatments and vaccines for the rare Ebola strain killing hundreds in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but none are ready yet.

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WHO chief lands in Congo to address rare Ebola outbreak amid distrust and insecurity

The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital to support efforts against a rare Ebola outbreak

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Why Africa – and the world – remain dangerously unprepared for the next pandemic

As the news spread about the outbreak of Ebola in mid-May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report about pandemics. The title was: A World on the Edge: Priorities for a Pandemic-Resilient Future.

The Conversation

‘Dump site:’ Kenya erupts over US Ebola quarantine scheme

A court in Kenya has suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare Ebola virus in northeastern Congo

The Independent UK

'If Ebola comes, we'll be wiped out': Democratic Republic of Congo conflict-displaced

Dorcas Mapenzi fears the worst if Ebola comes to the Kingonze camp, where she lives alongside more than 25,000 other displaced people in the conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. - 'Everyone will die' - No infection has yet been recorded at the Kingonze displaced persons' camp, which was built…

The Economic Times

Friday briefing: What do the cuts in aid mean for the fight against Ebola in the DRC?

In today’s newsletter: As the virus spreads across borders, health workers warn that weakened global support is making a prolonged crisis more likely

The Guardian - UK

WHO puts Ebola outbreak death rate at ‘huge’ 30-50% as chief arrives in DRC

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus calls for ceasefire among armed groups to help avoid deaths from preventable disease

The Guardian - UK

WHO chief says Ebola 'can be stopped' as he lands in DR Congo

KINSHASA - The UN health chief said on Thursday the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has claimed over 200 lives can be stopped, as he arrived to oversee the fight against the highly infectious disease.

Bangkok Post

WHO chief says deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo can be stopped

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, said Thursday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has killed more than 200 people, can still be contained despite conflict in the country's east. The WHO on Friday announced that one patient was confirmed to…

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As WHO Pushes Restrictions, World Vape Day Calls for Harm Reduction

BRUSSELS, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This Sunday, the WHO marks World No Tobacco Day by calling for stricter restrictions on vapes and nicotine pouches. A day earlier, on Saturday, the world celebrates World Vape Day by highlighting how many lives this approach is costing.Liza Katsiashvili, Operations Director of…

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WHO reports 906 suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo

The head of the World Health Organisation is travelling to the Democratic Republic of Congo to oversee efforts to battle an outbreak of Ebola.

The Economic Times

Ebola: 'You are not alone' in fight, vows DR Congo-bound WHO chief

The World Health Organization chief is heading to the Democratic Republic of Congo to combat a deadly Ebola outbreak. He pledged full support to the nation, emphasizing that together they will overcome the crisis. The outbreak is severely impacting Ituri province, a region already facing multiple challenges.

The Economic Times

US allocates extra $80 mn to tackle Ebola

The United States announced Thursday that it was allocating an additional $80 million to help combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowed on Wednesday to keep Ebola out of the United States.

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Rare Ebola Strain Border Panic Triggers Swift US Travel Bans Following Controversial Health Funding Cuts

The WHO declared an Ebola outbreak in Africa a global health emergency, prompting the US and other countries to impose travel restrictions

The Independent UK

UK’s £21m for Ebola crisis currently just 5% of total sent during last massive outbreak

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is said to be assessing what a long-term response could require

The Economic Times

WHO chief heads to Congo as Ebola outbreak strains response

Health authorities in Congo and neighbouring countries are scrambling to contain the latest outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine or treatment.

The Independent UK

Urgent aid rushed to Congo amid Ebola outbreak as health workers battle community distrust

Aid supplies have been rushed to Congo to tackle the Ebola outbreak

Medical Daily

Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spirals Amid Conflict, WHO Warns of "Catastrophic Collision"

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is not only facing the recurring threat of Ebola, which has persisted for decades. As tensions rise due to ongoing armed conflict, the increasingly dangerous situation is crippling outbreak response efforts and blocking humanitarian access, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned.

The Independent UK

WHO chief calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Democratic Republic of Congo as number of suspected Ebola cases nears 1,000

Director-general of the WHO Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote in a post on social media that the region is facing a ‘catastrophic collision of disease and conflict’

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ US ally Oman if it does not ‘behave’ over strait of Hormuz

President makes comments after reports Iran and Oman have discussed jointly charging a toll for ships. Plus, how ‘balcony solar’ could help fight rising energy costs

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