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What’s wrong with how US and Uganda plan to stop Ebola spreading

As public health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo work to rein in a growing outbreak of a rare Ebola virus, other countries are establishing protocols for keeping their own populations safe.

The Conversation

WHO chief in capital of Ebola-hit DR Congo

KINSHASA - The head of the World Health Organization, who is in the Democratic Republic of Congo to help fight an Ebola outbreak, was due on Friday to meet Congolese authorities before heading on Saturday to the violence-hit region at the centre of the crisis.

Bangkok Post

What to know about the Bundibugyo virus and why a vaccine is not an immediate solution

The WHO has identified promising treatments and vaccines for the rare Ebola strain killing hundreds in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but none are ready yet.

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WHO chief says Ebola 'can be stopped' as he lands in DR Congo

KINSHASA - The UN health chief said on Thursday the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has claimed over 200 lives can be stopped, as he arrived to oversee the fight against the highly infectious disease.

Bangkok Post

WHO chief says deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo can be stopped

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, said Thursday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has killed more than 200 people, can still be contained despite conflict in the country's east. The WHO on Friday announced that one patient was confirmed to…

France 24

Ebola: 'You are not alone' in fight, vows DR Congo-bound WHO chief

The World Health Organization chief is heading to the Democratic Republic of Congo to combat a deadly Ebola outbreak. He pledged full support to the nation, emphasizing that together they will overcome the crisis. The outbreak is severely impacting Ituri province, a region already facing multiple challenges.

The Economic Times

US allocates extra $80 mn to tackle Ebola

The United States announced Thursday that it was allocating an additional $80 million to help combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowed on Wednesday to keep Ebola out of the United States.

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Is Ebola Entering India? What You Must Know

One hospital quarantine in Bengaluru was enough to trigger fear across the country. After a woman returning from Uganda showed Ebola-like symptoms, panic spread rapidly online, with many wondering whether the deadly virus had finally reached India. Although her test later came back negative, the scare has pushed health authorities…

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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.

Bangkok Post

Mapped: The countries where Ebola has spread around the world

900 suspected cases and 223 deaths have been linked to an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Independent UK

Thailand becomes first country to enforce 21-day Ebola quarantine

Thailand has implemented a mandatory 21-day quarantine for travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda due to the Ebola outbreak. This measure, effective May 27, 2026, applies to those who have traveled from or passed through these nations within the last 21 days. The move aims to bolster…

The Economic Times

Ebola vaccine update: Russia claims a breakthrough; Oxford researchers, Serum Institute of India aim to begin trial in 3 months

A new Ebola vaccine developed by Russian scientists shows promise against the current outbreak strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Researchers at Oxford University are also rapidly advancing vaccine development. These efforts aim to combat the fast-growing outbreak. The vaccines utilize established technology for quicker production. International partners are…

The Economic Times

Trump Administration Barred Key US Scientists From WHO Virus Response Talks: Report

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases officials have reportedly been blocked from direct WHO contact, with only a narrow exception recently allowed as an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo intensified.

International Business Times

Ebola Comes to Houston's Front Door: Bush Intercontinental Airport Begins Emergency Screening as Bundibugyo Strain Spreads Across Central Africa

Starting tonight at 11:59 PM EDT, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, will begin receiving travelers who have been present in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days, directing them toward enhanced federal health screening. The CDC expansion, announced Saturday…

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The Independent UK

1 in 3 people at centre of deadly Ebola outbreak don’t believe it is real: ‘A satanic disease’

Only 64 per cent of residents in the Ituri region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) told ActionAid that the virus was not linked to spiritual or mythical causes

Radio France Internationale

Suspected Ebola cases top 900 in DRC as epidemic spreads, warns WHO chief

The head of the World Health Organization says more than 900 suspected Ebola cases have been identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 101 confirmed cases.

Medical Daily

Why Ebola Continues to Spread in DR Congo Despite Years of Outbreak Response

For decades, the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been ravaged by recurring Ebola outbreaks, exposing the deep-rooted factors that continue to make the country vulnerable to the deadly virus.

Medical Daily

Ebola Response Efforts in Africa Threatened by US Aid Cuts, Experts Warn

Ebola remains one of the world's most dangerous infectious diseases, with outbreaks in Central and East Africa repeatedly straining already fragile healthcare systems. And with the recent cuts to United States foreign aid, public health experts are raising concerns that could weaken Ebola surveillance and response efforts in parts of…

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The Conversation

Ebola outbreak in the DRC: four reasons it will be hard to contain

By the second week of the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo it was already clear that containing the spread of the haemorrhagic disease was proving to be difficult.

The Times of India

Uganda confirms 3 new Ebola cases as WHO warns against underestimating outbreak risk

Uganda has confirmed three new Ebola cases, bringing the total to five in the current outbreak. The new infections include a driver and a health worker exposed to the first patient, along with a woman from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities are intensifying contact tracing efforts to contain the…

Bangkok Post

Ebola risk now at highest level in DR Congo, says WHO

GENEVA - The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said on Friday, as the toll continued to rise.

France 24

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.

The Economic Times

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 Economic Times

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 Times of India

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.

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