The Latest Breaking News from Ebola

Bunia Locals Reveal How Ebola Fear Is Destroying Livelihoods as Bars Empty and Incomes Collapse in Congo's Outbreak Zone

The Ebola outbreak in Bunia, DRC, is causing economic hardship as residents avoid crowded places, impacting businesses and daily routines

International Business Times UK · Jun 17

Africa's Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals

Whenever Ebola comes, some of those stricken choose the road to the nearest hospital

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Lives and incomes lost as Ebola takes toll on Bunia’s public-facing workers

A headteacher, a motorcycle taxi driver and a travel agent are among those who are counting the human and economic cost of the virus

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17

AAP Rolling News Bulletin June 17, 0530

AAP Rolling News Bulletin for June 17 at 0530

AAP · Jun 16

Group 'remove' woman, child from DR Congo Ebola clinic

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say an armed group has removed a woman and her daughter from an Ebola health centre in the country's east.

AAP · Jun 16

Western Cape still counting the cost of last month's floods

In tonight's programme: South Africa's Western Cape is still counting the cost of last month's devastating floods. Also, in DR Congo, the government has reported a substantial daily jump in Ebola cases. Plus Ivorian fans are living large in the wake of their team's victorious first World Cup appearance in…

France 24 · Jun 16

The Ebola Strain Spreading Right Now Has No Vaccine — And the U.S. Just Committed $270 Million to Fight It

Bundibugyo Ebola has no approved vaccine or treatment. 676 cases, 136 deaths. U.S. airports screen arrivals as $270M response mobilizes.

Medical Daily · Jun 16

World Cup 2026: Six million fans, three countries and a team racing to stop outbreaks

As six million fans travel across North America for the 2026 World Cup, health authorities are on alert for any sign of an infectious disease outbreak.

Euronews · Jun 16

Spike in Ebola cases: Congo reports 72 new infections in 24 hours; toll rises to 181

The Democratic Republic of Congo is in the midst of a critical health crisis as Ebola cases escalate at an alarming rate, with 72 new infections recorded in the past day. This uptick brings the total number of infections to 782 and the unfortunate death toll to 181.

The Times of India · Jun 15

NGO warns Ebola epidemic is 'outpacing' response efforts in DRC

French NGO Doctors Without Borders warned Monday that "dangerous gaps" remain in efforts to rein in an Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 180 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since the first reported cases a month ago, the virus has spread rapidly, with the situation now critical…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 15