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. AAP · Jun 11
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 The Independent UK · Jun 11
‘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… Radio France Internationale · Jun 11
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. Medical Daily · Jun 11
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. Euronews · Jun 11
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. Euronews · Jun 11
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. AAP · Jun 11
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. AAP · Jun 10
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 The Independent UK · Jun 10
Motorcycle taxi drivers in Congo rally for Ebola awareness as attacks hinder response Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers have joined an Ebola awareness caravan in eastern Congo The Independent UK · Jun 10
Kenyan protester killed at demonstration against US Ebola facility Kenyan police shot dead a protester on Tuesday as hundreds demonstrated against a government-backed quarantine centre for Americans exposed to Ebola, with anger mounting over Nairobi's determination to press ahead with the facility. Radio France Internationale · Jun 10
Deadly clashes in Kenya as protesters fight US Ebola quarantine facility Kenya saw fresh unrest on 9 June as protesters defied a court order and clashed with police near Laikipia Air Base over plans for a US funded Ebola quarantine facility, fuelling fears about the virus and prompting arrests. Euronews · Jun 10
The Conversation · Jun 10 How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, the workforce at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has weathered uncertainty and change.