WHO warns of high risk that Ebola 'spreading rapidly' The World Health Organisation is revising upward its assessment of the risk of Ebola within the Democratic Republic of Congo. AAP · May 22
Suspected Ebola cases triple in a week as WHO warns of rapid spread in DRC Situation described as ‘deeply worrisome’ by officials as aid cuts and community distrust impede responders The Guardian - UK · May 22
Vaccine for new Ebola strain could be ready in months – what to know IN FULL The Independent UK · May 22
WHO warns Ebola outbreak risk now 'very high' in DR Congo The World Health Organization has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo to “very high,” warning the outbreak could accelerate rapidly. With no approved vaccine or treatment available, health officials are racing to contain the virus and prevent wider regional spread. France 24 · May 22
The Independent UK · May 22 New Ebola strain vaccine could be ready within months, Oxford scientists say The vaccine is being developed from the same technology as the Covid immunisation
The Economic Times · May 22 Ebola watch: Health Ministry directs states, UTs to bolster surveillance India is enhancing its readiness for Ebola. The Union Health Ministry has directed states to boost surveillance and hospital preparedness. This action follows the WHO's declaration of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as a public health emergency. Screening of international travellers is also being…
The Independent UK · May 22 Ebola outbreak risk raised to ‘very high’ by World Health Organisation IN FULL
Bangkok Post · May 22 Thailand steps up screening for Ebola Thailand has stepped up health screening and laboratory preparedness after designating the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as Ebola virus disease risk zones.
International Business Times UK · May 22 Experts Warn US Public Health Cuts Are Letting Deadly Ebola Outbreak Spiral Out of Control in Africa The Ebola outbreak in central Africa is worsening due to reduced US public health support, affecting international response efforts.
The Times of India · May 22 ‘It would be a big mistake’: WHO Africa chief warns against underestimating Ebola virus risk in Congo, Uganda WHO's Africa director warns against underestimating the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda, stressing that even one case could spread widely due to the lack of a vaccine for this strain. He urged for greater international attention, highlighting the potential risk to all from a single infected individual. Efforts are…