18 Ebola patients flee as second treatment tent is set on fire in Congo The World Health Organisation has elevated the risk level for Congo to ‘very high’ The Independent UK · May 23
WHO Warns Ebola Outbreak in Congo Now Poses 'Very High' Risk With 82 Cases and 7 Deaths WHO warns the Ebola outbreak in Congo now poses a "very high" national risk, with 82 confirmed cases and 7 deaths, prompting tighter controls and urgent international support. International Business Times · May 23
Uganda confirms 3 new Ebola cases as WHO warns against underestimating outbreak risk Uganda has confirmed three new Ebola cases, bringing the total to five in the current outbreak. The new infections include a driver and a health worker exposed to the first patient, along with a woman from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities are intensifying contact tracing efforts to contain the… The Times of India · May 23
Uganda confirms new Ebola cases as tracing steps up Uganda's Ebola cases have risen to five, as authorities warn the risk of a epidemic is "very high" in neighbouring Congo, where the outbreak began. AAP · May 23
Ugandans rue link to Bundibugyo, the Ebola virus type named after a district of cocoa farmers Bundibugyo is the somewhat easy-to-mispronounce name of a species of Ebola The Independent UK · May 23
WHO warns Ebola outbreak risk now 'very high' in DR Congo The World Health Organization has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo to “very high,” warning the outbreak could accelerate rapidly. With no approved vaccine or treatment available, health officials are racing to contain the virus and prevent wider regional spread. France 24 · May 22
Ebola watch: Health Ministry directs states, UTs to bolster surveillance India is enhancing its readiness for Ebola. The Union Health Ministry has directed states to boost surveillance and hospital preparedness. This action follows the WHO's declaration of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as a public health emergency. Screening of international travellers is also being… The Economic Times · May 22
Thailand steps up screening for Ebola Thailand has stepped up health screening and laboratory preparedness after designating the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as Ebola virus disease risk zones. Bangkok Post · May 22
‘It would be a big mistake’: WHO Africa chief warns against underestimating Ebola virus risk in Congo, Uganda WHO's Africa director warns against underestimating the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda, stressing that even one case could spread widely due to the lack of a vaccine for this strain. He urged for greater international attention, highlighting the potential risk to all from a single infected individual. Efforts are… The Times of India · May 22
WHO chief says Ebola outbreak in Congo is 'spreading rapidly' and upgrades risk assessment The head of the World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in Congo is spreading rapidly and poses a “very high” risk at the national level The Independent UK · May 22
Protesters set fire to Ebola tents in dispute over body Tents have been burned to the ground at an Ebola treatment centre in eastern Congo as people rioted after being stopped from retrieving the body of a local man. AAP · May 22
Ebola outbreak: Flights diverted, borders tightened — how countries are taking precautions In response to a severe Ebola outbreak, countries worldwide are tightening travel restrictions. The US has implemented mandatory screenings for incoming passengers at Washington Dulles from areas affected by the outbreak, while Uganda has halted transportation connections with the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Times of India · May 22
Ebola Outbreak 2026 Update: Former CDC Director Warns It Could 'Become a Very Significant Pandemic' The 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is raising global alarm, with experts warning of potential international spread. Urgent measures are needed to prevent a pandemic. International Business Times UK · May 22
Mid-Air Ebola Scare: US Rejects Passenger Flight From Congo, Plane Diverted to Canada A Detroit-bound flight was diverted to Canada after a passenger from Congo boarded despite US Ebola travel restrictions, highlighting global responses to the outbreak. International Business Times UK · May 21
The Independent UK · May 21 Travelers to US from Ebola-linked nations will now have to land at one specific airport As of Thursday, all flights carrying passengers that have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan at any point during the previous 21 days will be diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport
The Independent UK · May 21 Ebola treatment centre set on fire in Congo amid anger over virus outbreak The centre was burned by local youths who became angry while trying to retrieve the body of a friend
The Economic Times · May 21 Ebola scare in US-bound Air France flight as flyer denied entry to Detroit after plane diverted to Canada's Montreal Ebola outbreak linked to a rare virus. There is no available vaccine or medicine for the Bundibugyo strain responsible for the outbreak.
The Guardian - US · May 21 Passenger from Congo boards flight ‘in error’, prompting diversion to Canada amid Ebola outbreak Air France flight en route to Detroit, Michigan, landed in Montreal after virus-related travel restrictions
Latin Times · May 21 Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa Raises Concerns for DR Congo Soccer Team with World cup Matches in Guadalajara, Houston and Atlanta FIFA said it is "aware of and monitoring the situation" and is in close contact with the Congolese federation to ensure the team receives updated medical and security guidance.
France 24 · May 21 India-Africa summit postponed due to Ebola outbreak, first case confirmed in South Kivu India and the African Union (AU) on Thursday postponed the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled for next week in New Delhi, due to the "emerging public health situation" in Africa, India's foreign ministry said, in an apparent reference to the Ebola outbreak. A first Ebola case was confirmed in the DR…
The Independent UK · May 21 Appeals in Congo for more supplies as aid groups warn Ebola outbreak is ‘gaining momentum’ Healthcare workers and aid groups in eastern Congo have appealed for more supplies and staff to respond to the outbreak of a rare type of Ebola, as armed groups continued to threaten safety of the region already grappling with displacement and humanitarian crisis
The Guardian - UK · May 21 Fight Like a Girl: how boxing helped Clarck Ntambwe rebuild a broken life Matthew Leutwyler’s film shows how the DRC fighter was inspired by trainer Kibomango after the death of her father
AAP · May 20 Ebola was likely circulating in Congo for two months Experts suspect an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo started a couple of months ago, with 139 deaths reported so far.
The Independent UK · May 20 Congo cancel World Cup training and fan farewell amid deadly Ebola outbreak Congo’s football team has cancelled a World Cup training camp ahead of next month’s tournament