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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 Independent UK

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 Conversation

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

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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.

International Business Times UK

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

The Independent UK

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.

AAP

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.

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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

The Guardian - US

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.

Radio France Internationale

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…

France 24

AAP Rolling News Bulletin June 12, 1000

AAP Rolling News Bulletin for June 12 at 1000

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AAP Rolling News Bulletin for June 12 at 0930

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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

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

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‘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…

Medical Daily

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.

Euronews

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

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.

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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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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

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

Radio France Internationale

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.

Euronews

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.

The Conversation

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.

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