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
‘The next pandemic will not wait’: Lula and WHO director in urgent plea for leaders to finalise agreement As Ebola spreads in the DRC, the Brazilian president and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ask leaders to agree pandemic treaty created after Covid The Guardian - UK · Jun 15
Every American Flight from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan Is Now Rerouted to Four Specific Airports for Ebola Screening — Here Is What That Means for Travelers As of 2026, US authorities are rerouting all incoming air travel from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan to Washington-Dulles, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, Houston IAH, or JFK for enhanced Ebola screening. Here is what this policy means for travelers, health workers, and families in those countries. Medical Daily · Jun 15
Photos show how the Ebola outbreak is changing nightlife in Congo Face masks around bars, DJ booths and beer bottles. Temperature checks at every entry. These are some of the measures in place in eastern Congolese city of Bunia where authorities have announced strict measures to slow the Ebola outbreak. The Independent UK · Jun 15
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 The Independent UK · Jun 15
AAP · Jun 14 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.
The Independent UK · Jun 14 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 Conversation · Jun 14 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 Guardian - UK · Jun 14 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
International Business Times UK · Jun 13 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.
The Independent UK · Jun 13 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
AAP · Jun 12 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.
Bangkok Post · Jun 12 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.
The Guardian - US · Jun 12 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
Radio France Internationale · Jun 12 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.
France 24 · Jun 12 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…