WHO chief rallies Congo's Ebola response Aid group Medecins Sans Frontieres says the latest Ebola outbreak is spreading at an unprecedented pace. AAP · May 30
Trump cuts to global health hit home Politicized public health agencies also make it harder to hold officials accountable Salon · May 30
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 The Independent UK · May 30
“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” MusicRadar · May 29
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. The Economic Times · 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
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 · 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
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 The Independent UK · May 29
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 · May 29
‘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 · 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
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 · May 29
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 · May 29
Bangkok Post · 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.
France 24 · May 28 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…
AAP · May 28 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…
AAP · 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.
The Economic Times · 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.
International Business Times UK · May 28 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 · May 28 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 · May 28 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 · May 28 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 · May 28 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.