Phuket steps up Ebola virus fight Authorities in Phuket have stepped up proactive disease control measures to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus, while confirming no infections have been detected in the country so far. Bangkok Post · May 27
From Iran deal ultimatum to Ebola preparedness: Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s cabinet meeting US President Donald Trump on Wednesday held an expansive Cabinet meeting at the White House, addressing issues ranging from ongoing negotiations with Iran and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz to Ebola preparedness, immigration detention protests and domestic anti-fraud initiatives. The Times of India · May 27
The Guardian - US · May 27 US building Ebola quarantine center in Kenya for Americans amid outbreak Some experts criticize White House approach and say not allowing Americans to return to US hurts treatment efforts
Radio France Internationale · May 27 DRC faces 'catastrophic collision' of conflict and Ebola outbreak, WHO warns The World Health Organization chief warned on Wednesday that conflict raging in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was dramatically complicating efforts to rein in a deadly Ebola outbreak, and urged an immediate ceasefire.
Bangkok Post · May 27 WHO warns of 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war in DR Congo KAMPALA - Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo is complicating efforts to rein in a deadly Ebola outbreak, the World Health Organization chief warned Wednesday, while Uganda announced it was shutting its border.