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. AAP · 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 The Independent UK · May 20
Ebola-hit eastern DR Congo desperate for medical aid RWAMPARA, DR Congo - At the hospital in Rwampara, one of the epicentres of a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a simple plastic strip marked off the isolation centre for patients, yet to be built. Bangkok Post · May 20
Ebola returns: How this outbreak is different from before A concerning outbreak of a unique Bundibugyo Ebola strain has emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with reports of cases now reaching Uganda. In the absence of an effective vaccine or treatment, public health leaders are mobilizing international efforts to combat the crisis. The Times of India · May 20
'Not a pandemic emergency': WHO warns of high local Ebola risk, says global threat is low The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, citing a high risk of national and regional spread. While the global risk is low and it doesn't meet pandemic criteria, the agency warns the outbreak may have begun months ago and… The Times of India · May 20
Risk of Ebola spread is high locally but low globally, WHO says Aid efforts intensified on Wednesday in eastern Congo to curb the growing outbreak of a rare type of Ebola that the World Health Organization said could last for months, as residents reported rising prices for face masks and disinfectants The Independent UK · May 20
WHO says risk of global Ebola spread is low, but high at national, regional levels The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said the Ebola epidemic risk was high at the national and regional levels and low at the global level. France 24 · May 20
136 dead, no vaccine or cure: WHO chief warns over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak The World Health Organisation chief on Tuesday said he was "deeply concerned" by an Ebola outbreak in Congo caused by a rare strain for which there are no approved vaccines or treatments, as the death toll rose to 136. The Times of India · May 20
Ebola toll to grow after virus quietly spread for weeks Scores of people have died from Africa's Ebola outbreak and that number is expected to keep rising given how long the virus was able to circulate undetected. AAP · May 19
Houston Prepares to Host DR Congo's World Cup Team Amid Ebola Outbreak: CDC Says Health Risk Remains Low to Americans Houston prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosting DR Congo's team amid Ebola outbreak concerns. Authorities ensure public health safety with enhanced screening and preparedness measures. International Business Times UK · May 19
Lack Of Vaccine, Armed Conflicts And Delayed Detection Complicate Ebola Response The new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is becoming one of the most difficult public health emergencies to contain in years, not because Ebola is new to the region, but because this version of the crisis combines numerous factors that health officials fear. International Business Times · May 19
What is the Bundibugyo Ebolavirus – and how do you get it? An outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in Congo has resulted in 181 confirmed fatalities, according to The Congolese Ministry of Health . While the Zaire strain is widely recognised for causing large Ebola epidemics, Bundibugyo presents its own significant threat, typically resulting in a fatality rate of 30-50… The Independent UK · May 19
WHO declares global emergency as DRC Ebola outbreak spreads beyond borders The death toll from the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has climbed to 131, with more than 500 suspected cases now recorded. The World Health Organization said it was "deeply concerned" by the scale and pace of the epidemic. Radio France Internationale · May 19
The Independent UK · May 19 Congo reports more Ebola cases as WHO expresses concern over scale and speed of the outbreak The Congolese health ministry is reporting that there have been at least 131 deaths and over 500 suspected cases in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo
The Independent UK · May 19 Deadly Ebola virus with no cure kills over 100 in Congo. Here’s what we know IN FULL
Euronews · May 19 Congo Ebola outbreak: WHO ‘deeply concerned about the scale and speed of the epidemic’ Congolese authorities say at least 131 deaths and 500 cases have been recorded in Congo Ebola outbreak.
France 24 · May 19 Ebola deaths in DR Congo rise to at least 131, Rubio says WHO 'late' identifying outbreak The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen sharply to at least 131 from 513 suspected cases, Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba said, as the World Health Organization on Tuesday hosted an emergency committee meeting to address the crisis. US Secretary of State…
International Business Times UK · May 19 Ebola Scare Deepens as Infected American Is Rushed to Germany in High-Security Transfer: CDC Confirms An American doctor infected with Ebola has been evacuated to Germany for treatment, intensifying concerns over the escalating outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
International Business Times UK · May 19 Ebola Travel Ban Invoked for First Time Since COVID After American Doctor Tests Positive in Congo The US invoked Title 42 for the first time since COVID after an American doctor tested positive for a rare Ebola strain with no approved vaccine in Congo.
The Independent UK · May 18 What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in Congo The species of Ebola virus causing an outbreak in Congo that has killed nearly 120 people is less common than other Ebola viruses, which is complicating the response because there are no specific treatments or vaccines
The Conversation · May 18 Ebola strain spreading in Congo and Uganda has no approved vaccine As a deadly outbreak of Ebola virus spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on May 17, 2026, that it is transferring “a small number of Americans” who were in Congo and who were exposed to the virus.
Latin Times · May 18 American Doctor Tests Positive for Ebola as U.S. Begins Airport Screenings: What to Expect and How to Prepare An American doctor has tested positive for Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting U.S. health officials to begin enhanced airport screening and temporary travel restrictions aimed at preventing the virus from entering the United States.
The Independent UK · May 18 Timeline of Ebola outbreak as delayed response is blamed for growing cases and deaths The Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern
The Times of India · May 18 Ebola virus outbreak: American doctor infected while treating patients at Congo hospital A rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain has infected an American doctor in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting the WHO to declare a public health emergency. The outbreak has spread to Uganda, with health experts citing delayed response due to initial misidentification of the virus. The US is enhancing screening and…