The Latest Breaking News from Ebola

WHO chief says Ebola outbreak in Congo is 'spreading rapidly' and upgrades risk assessment

The head of the World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in Congo is spreading rapidly and poses a “very high” risk at the national level

The Independent UK · May 22

AAP Rolling News Bulletin May 22, 2230

AAP Rolling News Bulletin for May 22 at 2230

AAP · May 22

Digested week: memories of Covid resurface with hantavirus and Ebola news

Plus, John Travolta’s beret, Rachel Reeves reclaims basic civility and Judy Garland comes to east London

The Guardian - UK · May 22

Furious crowd torches Ebola hospital tents in DR Congo

Rwampara hospital lies near Bunia in the DRC's Ituri province, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak.

Euronews · May 22

Ebola Spread Rapidly in DR Congo After Early Cases Were Mistaken for Witchcraft

An Ebola outbreak in northeastern Congo spread undetected due to traditional beliefs and weak health systems, highlighting the need for improved surveillance and diagnostics.

International Business Times UK · May 22

US redirects travelers from Ebola-affected countries to one airport for screening

America is now directing travelers from Ebola-hit nations to Washington Dulles International Airport for health checks. This new rule applies to those who visited the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan recently. Passengers will undergo temperature checks and answer questions about their travel history. Contact tracing details will…

The Economic Times · May 22

Ebola outbreak: Flights diverted, borders tightened — how countries are taking precautions

In response to a severe Ebola outbreak, countries worldwide are tightening travel restrictions. The US has implemented mandatory screenings for incoming passengers at Washington Dulles from areas affected by the outbreak, while Uganda has halted transportation connections with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Times of India · May 22

Ex CDC head warns Ebola outbreak will become a ‘very significant pandemic’

An aid group has said Trump administration health cuts contributed to the slow detection of the outbreak

The Independent UK · May 22

Ebola Outbreak 2026 Update: Former CDC Director Warns It Could 'Become a Very Significant Pandemic'

The 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is raising global alarm, with experts warning of potential international spread. Urgent measures are needed to prevent a pandemic.

International Business Times UK · May 22

US issues new airport mandate in response to Ebola outbreak

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The Independent UK · May 21