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Ebola outbreak sparks US travel curbs, Visa suspension for Africa regions

America is increasing safety measures against Ebola. Travelers from affected regions will be screened. Visa services are temporarily stopped. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak an international health emergency. One American in Congo contracted the virus. Efforts are underway to bring them to Germany for treatment.

The Economic Times

US tightens Ebola precautions as outbreak declared international emergency

The United States said Monday it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air travellers from outbreak-hit areas and temporarily suspending visa services, as the World Health Organization declares the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo an international health emergency.

France 24

Ebola strain spreading in Congo and Uganda has no approved vaccine

As a deadly outbreak of Ebola virus spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on May 17, 2026, that it is transferring “a small number of Americans” who were in Congo and who were exposed to the virus.

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The hantavirus outbreak is the warning the world needs to improve pandemic preparedness

The latest case of a Canadian passenger testing positive shows the hantavirus outbreak isn’t over yet. We can probably expect more cases, given the long incubation period of this infection.

The Conversation

Meghan Markle Faces Scrutiny After Sharing Lilibet Photo Hours Before WHO Speech On Children’s Online Safety

Meghan Markle is facing backlash for posting a photo of her daughter Lilibet before warning about the dangers of social media for children.

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Timeline of Ebola outbreak as delayed response is blamed for growing cases and deaths

The Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern

The Independent UK

Ebola virus outbreak: American doctor infected while treating patients at Congo hospital

A rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain has infected an American doctor in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting the WHO to declare a public health emergency. The outbreak has spread to Uganda, with health experts citing delayed response due to initial misidentification of the virus. The US is enhancing screening and…

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Hantavirus-hit liner reaches Rotterdam, crew being quarantined and ship disinfected

The MV Hondius arrived at Landtong, a narrow peninsula about 10 km long that is part of Rotterdam port and far from any urban centre. Several white trailers were set up in an area near where disembarkation was taking place. Both areas were fenced off.

The Economic Times

American doctor tests positive for Ebola as death toll in Congo outbreak surpasses 100

The Bundibugyo strain spread undetected for at least a few weeks, health experts and aid workers said

The Independent UK

‘It’s heartbreaking’: panic in eastern DRC over return of Ebola

Residents of Ituri province fear spread of disease and economic impact of outbreak six years after the last

The Guardian - UK

US says American contracted Ebola in Congo as CDC announces new travel screening measures

Health officials to take ‘proactive measures’ in response to the ongoing Ebola virus epidemic in the DRC and Uganda

The Guardian - US

Deadly Ebola outbreak is a public health emergency of international concern, WHO declares

Health officials suspect that an Ebola epidemic has killed 100 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the World Health Organization declaring it a public health emergency.

LiveScience

Canada Has Confirmed a Hantavirus Case From the Death Ship, Doctors Warn New Cases Could Keep Emerging for Months

Two Canadians tested positive for hantavirus aboard a ship now docked in Rotterdam for disinfection, prompting concern among health authorities over the outbreak.

International Business Times UK

DRC Ebola outbreak: 'Nobody has a grip on the numbers,’ top expert warns

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed dozens and spread beyond the country’s borders, with Jean-Jacques Muyembe – the Congolese scientist who co-discovered the virus nearly 50 years ago – telling RFI that health authorities may have detected the epidemic too late and still do not…

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The Guardian - UK

Infectious diseases such as hantavirus and Ebola becoming more frequent and damaging, say experts

Pandemic report warns of growing global threat as health teams in Africa move to contain Ebola outbreak

The Independent UK

Photos from Congo and Uganda as WHO declare health emergency over Ebola

The World Health Organization declared the Ebola disease outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, after more than 300 suspected cases. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

The Economic Times

Officials says India closely monitoring Ebola situation, experts urge vigilance

Global health authorities are on alert as Ebola cases rise in Africa. Indian health officials are closely watching the situation and reviewing preparedness measures. Experts highlight robust airport screening and surveillance systems in India. Ebola spreads through direct contact, not airborne transmission like COVID-19. Early detection and infection control are…

International Business Times UK

What Is the Bundibugyo Virus? The Rare Ebola Strain Behind Congo's Deadly Outbreak Triggering Travel Warnings

The WHO has declared a global health emergency over a Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo and Uganda, a rare Ebola strain linked to rising deaths and cross-border infections.

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International Business Times UK

New Ebola Outbreak Kills 80 as WHO Declares a Public Health Emergency

A new Ebola outbreak in central Africa that has killed 80 people raises fears of a wider outbreak amid a humanitarian crisis, regional war, and violence.

The Conversation

Ebola outbreak declared a global health emergency – what you need to know

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a “public health emergency of international concern”, with cases now confirmed in neighbouring Uganda. Here is what you need to know.

The Independent UK

Congo health minister announces 3 Ebola treatment centers in Ituri amid ongoing outbreak

The Congolese health minister has announced the opening of three treatment centers in eastern Congo as the Ebola outbreak continues

Euronews

Obesity rates plateau in wealthy nations but keep rising elsewhere, global study finds

Researchers say the findings of the study challenge the idea of a single global obesity “epidemic”, revealing major differences between countries, age groups and sexes.

The Economic Times

Hantavirus, Ebola crises: WHO kicks off 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva amid global health concerns

WHO 79th World Health Assembly: World Health Organization member states meet in Geneva. Deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks are major concerns. Uncertainty surrounds US and Argentinian withdrawals from the WHO. The organization faces budget cuts and staff reductions. Discussions will focus on global health architecture reform and coordination among health…

The Conversation

What you need to know about the Ebola outbreak that has the WHO concerned

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Africa a public health emergency of international concern.

International Business Times UK

The Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda Has Now Been Declared a Pressing International Emergency by the WHO

The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a global health emergency, urging international coordination amid rising cases and cross-border transmission risks.

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