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Congo reports record daily jump in new Ebola cases as outbreak spirals

Authorities have reported a sharp rise in Ebola cases, with 72 new cases in one day

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Ebola cases and death toll in eastern Congo climbing

The Democratic Republic of ‌Congo has reported nearly 800 cases of the rare strain of Ebola, while more 180 people have died.

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Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities say

The Congolese Ministry of Health reports that confirmed Ebola cases in Congo have increased to 782, with 181 deaths

The Independent UK

Ebola, hantavirus, diphtheria: how distrust in health care is fuelling multiple outbreaks across the globe

The first half of 2026 has been marked by three different disease outbreaks: Ebola, hantavirus and, in Australia, diphtheria. Each has exposed vulnerabilities in how we detect, communicate and respond to infectious disease outbreaks.

The Conversation

Ebola one month on: will the latest outbreak in DRC become the most deadly yet?

With more than 670 confirmed cases and over 135 deaths, the disease has yet to be contained amid funding shortfalls, fear and disinformation

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RFK Jr. in Total Meltdown Over Claims He 'Checked Out' of HHS During Ebola Outbreak

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has launched a furious 870‑word attack on the New York Times after a profile accused him of 'checking out' as health secretary during the Ebola outbreak.

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The struggles of the city at the centre of the Ebola crisis: ‘Cases are rising super fast’

IN FOCUS: Liz Cookman speaks to an intensive care nurse at a hospital in Bunia about the brutal nature of the virus, and how it is overwhelming both health centres and labs as the death toll grows

The Independent UK

Almost 140 dead as Ebola outbreak spreads in Congo

Congo has reported 689 confirmed cases of Ebola and 136 deaths in an outbreak that has also spread to neighbouring Uganda, which has reported 19 cases.

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Ebola spreading into new areas in northeast DR Congo: WHO

GENEVA - The Ebola outbreak is spreading into new areas of the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo and is bigger in scale than hitherto detected, the World Health Organization warned Friday.

Bangkok Post

Data is not enough: from Covid to measles, America must relearn risk communication

The confusion over hantavirus and Ebola is a reminder that we must do better at explaining how to respond to an outbreak

The Guardian - US

Ebola outbreak spreads in DRC as misinformation hampers response

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have launched an online campaign to tackle growing mistrust surrounding a deadly Ebola outbreak. The World Health Organization (WHO) says misinformation is hampering efforts to contain the haemorrhagic fever, which broke out in the eastern province of Ituri on 15 May.

Radio France Internationale

DR Congo's World Cup team cleared for US entry after Ebola quarantine

DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said Thursday he hopes his side can deliver a strong World Cup showing after arriving in the US following an imposed quarantine period linked to the Ebola outbreak. The team, making their first appearance at the tournament since 1974, have relocated preparations abroad but aim…

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Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zones

Africa's Centre for Disease Control is concerned about the low number of contacts of Ebola patients in Congo that have been identified and traced.

The Independent UK

The pain of DRC’s past echoes into this new Ebola outbreak

IN FOCUS: Dr Osman Dar writes about how one of the darkest chapters in the history of the Democratic Republic of Congo still has ramifications for its people today

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‘We’re sitting on a volcano’ warns EU Commissioner after visit to Ebola-hit DRC

As a deadly outbreak of Ebola continues to spread across the Democratic Republic of Congo and the wider Great Lakes region, the European Union has pledged €170m towards the health and humanitarian response. Hadja Lahbib, the European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, spoke to RFI on…

Medical Daily

Ebola Outbreak Reaches 598 Confirmed Cases and 115 Deaths in DRC — U.S. Pledges $220 Million as WHO Emergency Escalates

The 2026 Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak hit 598 confirmed cases and 115 deaths in DRC as of June 8. WHO declared a global emergency. U.S. pledged $220M+ and activated airport screening. No U.S. cases.

Euronews

Congo motorcyclists mobilise as Ebola outbreak fuels fear

Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers rode through eastern DR Congo carrying Ebola prevention messages as health officials seek to combat misinformation and scepticism amid a growing outbreak.

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WHO Europe chief urges fans to enjoy World Cup as US pushes for travel restrictions

As Washington pushes other countries to impose travel restrictions on visitors from affected areas, WHO's European chief says the risk of Ebola spreading at the tournament remains minimal.

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Topic: Binance Commits $250,000 to Support Frontline Ebola Response in Uganda and DRC

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance today announced $250,000 in humanitarian funding to support the frontline response to the ongoing Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda.

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Shortages stall Ebola testing in three DR Congo labs

The World Health Organisation says three laboratories in the Democratic Republic of Congo ‌have run out of supplies to test for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola.

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Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup

Health officials will be on high alert for germs as millions of soccer fans gather for World Cup matches

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