WHO chief says five Ebola cases have recovered WHO boss Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says while there's no vaccine or treatment for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus, it can be survived with medical care. AAP · May 31
Five Ebola patients recover in Congo as WHO opens new treatment centre Five patients infected with a rare Ebola strain have recovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with four set for discharge from a new treatment center. This marks the first documented recovery from the Bundibugyo strain, as the WHO urges early medical attention amidst community resistance and a rapidly spreading… The Times of India · May 31
WHO chief urges safe burials in visit to DR Congo The head of the World Health Organisation is visiting the centre of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as Brazil probes a suspected case. AAP · May 30
'We are here to help': WHO chief visits epicentre of Ebola outbreak in DR Congo UN health chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday visited Bunia in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo - where a severe Ebola outbreak has been declared. Radio France Internationale · May 30
What’s wrong with how US and Uganda plan to stop Ebola spreading As public health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo work to rein in a growing outbreak of a rare Ebola virus, other countries are establishing protocols for keeping their own populations safe. The Conversation · May 29
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 · May 29
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. Euronews · May 29
'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 · May 29
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo: Mongbwalu residents split over disease threat and government response An Ebola outbreak is devastating Mongbwalu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Many residents deny the virus's existence, complicating response efforts. Healthcare workers face challenges with limited resources. The outbreak has spread to nearby provinces and Uganda. The World Health Organization declared it an international emergency. Authorities are working to… The Economic Times · May 29
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 · May 29
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… France 24 · May 28
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. AAP · May 28
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 · May 28
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. The Economic Times · May 28
MyLifeXP · May 28 Is Ebola Entering India? What You Must Know One hospital quarantine in Bengaluru was enough to trigger fear across the country. After a woman returning from Uganda showed Ebola-like symptoms, panic spread rapidly online, with many wondering whether the deadly virus had finally reached India. Although her test later came back negative, the scare has pushed health authorities…
Radio France Internationale · May 27 DRC faces 'catastrophic collision' of conflict and Ebola outbreak, WHO warns The World Health Organization chief warned on Wednesday that conflict raging in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was dramatically complicating efforts to rein in a deadly Ebola outbreak, and urged an immediate ceasefire.
Bangkok Post · May 27 WHO warns of 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war in DR Congo KAMPALA - Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo is complicating efforts to rein in a deadly Ebola outbreak, the World Health Organization chief warned Wednesday, while Uganda announced it was shutting its border.
France 24 · May 27 DR Congo facing 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war, WHO chief warns The ongoing conflict between armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has made it harder for health workers to contain the worsening Ebola outbreak, World Health Organization Secretary-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday.
The Independent UK · May 27 Mapped: The countries where Ebola has spread around the world 900 suspected cases and 223 deaths have been linked to an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Economic Times · May 27 Thailand becomes first country to enforce 21-day Ebola quarantine Thailand has implemented a mandatory 21-day quarantine for travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda due to the Ebola outbreak. This measure, effective May 27, 2026, applies to those who have traveled from or passed through these nations within the last 21 days. The move aims to bolster…
The Economic Times · May 27 Ebola vaccine update: Russia claims a breakthrough; Oxford researchers, Serum Institute of India aim to begin trial in 3 months A new Ebola vaccine developed by Russian scientists shows promise against the current outbreak strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Researchers at Oxford University are also rapidly advancing vaccine development. These efforts aim to combat the fast-growing outbreak. The vaccines utilize established technology for quicker production. International partners are…
International Business Times · May 26 Trump Administration Barred Key US Scientists From WHO Virus Response Talks: Report National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases officials have reportedly been blocked from direct WHO contact, with only a narrow exception recently allowed as an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo intensified.
Medical Daily · May 26 Ebola Comes to Houston's Front Door: Bush Intercontinental Airport Begins Emergency Screening as Bundibugyo Strain Spreads Across Central Africa Starting tonight at 11:59 PM EDT, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, will begin receiving travelers who have been present in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days, directing them toward enhanced federal health screening. The CDC expansion, announced Saturday…
The Independent UK · May 26 1 in 3 people at centre of deadly Ebola outbreak don’t believe it is real: ‘A satanic disease’ Only 64 per cent of residents in the Ituri region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) told ActionAid that the virus was not linked to spiritual or mythical causes
Euronews · May 25 WHO chief warns Ebola outbreak 'outpacing us' as deaths hit 220 The spread of one of the world's most feared viruses has left responders 'playing catch-up' in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.