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WHO Declares Global Health Emergency Over DR Congo Ebola Outbreak

The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency due to the escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has spread to a rebel-held city and prompted neighboring countries like Rwanda and Uganda to heighten alerts. The outbreak has raised international concerns about its silent spread and the challenges in containment.

17 May, 12:38 — 18 May, 08:39
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ReutersVery High11h ago

CDC aiding withdrawal of affected Americans after Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda - Reuters

CDC aiding withdrawal of affected Americans after Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda  Reuters

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NYTMostly Factual3h ago

Americans Among Those Affected by Ebola Outbreak, C.D.C. Says

A small number of U.S. citizens have been directly affected by the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the C.D.C. said on Sunday.

By Yan Zhuang

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual4h ago

Uganda responds with emergency measures to Ebola outbreak

Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports on the emergency measures implemented in Uganda in response to the Ebola outbreak.

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CNNMostly Factual20h ago

What we know about the latest Ebola outbreak after WHO declares global health emergency - CNN

What we know about the latest Ebola outbreak after WHO declares global health emergency  CNN

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SCMPMostly Factual1h ago

Silent spread of rare and deadly Ebola strain exposes surveillance gaps

A rare Ebola outbreak that may have circulated undetected in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo for several weeks has exposed the difficulty of detecting deadly viruses in regions where malaria, typhoid and other fever-causing illnesses were common and health systems were stretched thin. About 350 suspected cases and 91 deaths have been reported in northeastern DR Congo, the country’s health minister Roger Kamba said on Sunday, while neighbouring Uganda has confirmed two infections,...

By Bloomberg

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DWHigh2h ago

Ebola in Africa is a constant threat: Symptoms, treatment and vaccines

You need to know Ebola is highly contagious and deadly. It's spreads internationally, such as in May 2026 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda outbreak. But that doesn't automatically make it a pandemic.

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globe-and-mailHigh11h ago

Ebola outbreak declared global emergency by WHO after 88 deaths in Congo - The Globe and Mail

Ebola outbreak declared global emergency by WHO after 88 deaths in Congo  The Globe and Mail

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YahooMostly Factual4h ago

Global scramble to contain new Ebola outbreak as US looks to relocate ‘small number’ of citizens affected

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indian-expressMostly Factual1h ago

No vaccine, no cure: What the WHO Ebola health emergency means for Indians

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straits-timesMostly Factual2h ago

What to know about Ebola outbreak after WHO sounds global alarm - The Straits Times

What to know about Ebola outbreak after WHO sounds global alarm  The Straits Times

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ndtvMostly Factual3h ago

Tanzania Intensifies Ebola Preparedness As DRC Outbreak Raises Regional Concern

Tanzania has conducted a rapid assessment of proximity and interaction with outbreak areas in Congo and Uganda to identify regions at highest risk and take appropriate measures.

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japan-timesMostly Factual8h ago

WHO calls Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda an emergency of international concern

The World Health Organization said the outbreak does not meet ​the criteria of a pandemic emergency but that neighboring countries are at high risk of further spread.

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RapplerMostly Factual9h ago

80 suspected Ebola deaths: WHO declares emergency over Congo, Uganda outbreak

The WHO says the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not meet the criteria for a pandemic emergency, but countries sharing borders with the DRC are at high risk

By Reuters

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china-dailyLow8h ago

Ebola outbreak in Africa declared health emergency - China Daily - Global Edition

Ebola outbreak in Africa declared health emergency  China Daily - Global Edition

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ukrinformMixed9h ago

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda public health emergency of international concern

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern.

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standard-kenyaMixed18h ago

WHO declares international emergency as Ebola kills more than 80 in DR Congo - standardmedia.co.ke

WHO declares international emergency as Ebola kills more than 80 in DR Congo  standardmedia.co.ke

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myjoyonlineMixed52m ago

Ghana on alert following Ebola outbreak in Uganda and DR Congo – Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health has assured the public that Ghana has not recorded any suspected or confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), despite recent outbreaks reported in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

By Albert Kuzor

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senewebMixed17h ago

Ebola in DRC: International health alert, first case in zone M23 - Seneweb

Ebola in DRC: International health alert, first case in zone M23  Seneweb

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CNN17 May, 12:38First to report

What we know about the latest Ebola outbreak after WHO declares global health emergency - CNN

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standard-kenya17 May, 14:54

WHO declares international emergency as Ebola kills more than 80 in DR Congo - standardmedia.co.ke

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seneweb17 May, 16:06

Ebola in DRC: International health alert, first case in zone M23 - Seneweb

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nos17 May, 18:17

Klimaatverandering bedreigt ook de volksgezondheid, waarschuwen experts

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daily-monitor-ug17 May, 19:47

Museveni postpones Uganda Martyrs' Day over Ebola fears, WHO declares global emergency - Daily Monitor

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Reuters17 May, 22:10

CDC aiding withdrawal of affected Americans after Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda - Reuters

globe-and-mail17 May, 22:28

Ebola outbreak declared global emergency by WHO after 88 deaths in Congo - The Globe and Mail

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Rappler17 May, 23:59

80 suspected Ebola deaths: WHO declares emergency over Congo, Uganda outbreak

ukrinform18 May, 00:31

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda public health emergency of international concern

china-daily18 May, 01:28

Ebola outbreak in Africa declared health emergency - China Daily - Global Edition

japan-times18 May, 01:31

WHO calls Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda an emergency of international concern

tempo-english18 May, 01:36

Ebola Outbreak in Congo Kills 87 Amid Spread Fears - Tempo.co English

jutarnji-list18 May, 01:59

Virus se širi u jednim od najopasnijih dijelova svijeta. I tijela mrtvih ostaju zaražena. BBC: ‘Čeka li nas katastrofa?‘

berlingske18 May, 02:10

FAKTA: Ebola er en virussygdom med høj dødelighed

vg18 May, 02:57

Amerikanere hentes ut etter ebolautbrudd i Kongo og Uganda

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index-hr18 May, 04:01

Amerikanci u Kongu možda su bili izloženi eboli tijekom epidemije

ruv18 May, 04:45

Ebólufaraldur kominn til Úganda — Bandaríkin flytja sitt fólk brott

digi2418 May, 04:57

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Al Jazeera18 May, 04:58

Uganda responds with emergency measures to Ebola outbreak

Yahoo18 May, 05:28

Global scramble to contain new Ebola outbreak as US looks to relocate ‘small number’ of citizens affected

NYT18 May, 05:48

Americans Among Those Affected by Ebola Outbreak, C.D.C. Says

meta-mk18 May, 06:10

СЗО: Еболата во Конго не е пандемија, но може да почне да се шири, заболени Американци се транспортираат во Германија

ndtv18 May, 06:26

Tanzania Intensifies Ebola Preparedness As DRC Outbreak Raises Regional Concern

DW18 May, 06:43

Ebola in Africa is a constant threat: Symptoms, treatment and vaccines

24ur18 May, 06:56

Kako zaskrbljujoč je izbruh ebole v DR Kongo?

balkan-web18 May, 07:00

BBC: Nga simptomat te rreziku për jetën! Sa shqetësues është shpërthimi i Ebolës në Kongo

straits-times18 May, 07:04

What to know about Ebola outbreak after WHO sounds global alarm - The Straits Times

n1-serbia18 May, 07:07

Šta je ebola i zašto SZO upozorava na globalnu zdravstvenu opasnost?

die-presse18 May, 07:22

Hunderte Kranke, mehr als 90 Tote: Warum blieb der Ebola-Ausbruch im Kongo so lange unbemerkt? [premium]

seeking-alpha18 May, 07:29

Ebola outbreak: CDC mobilizes response efforts; U.S. risk remains low

Times of India18 May, 07:30

Ebola outbreak now a global health emergency: Is India at risk?

observador18 May, 07:32

Hong Kong reforça controlo a viajantes vindos de África

dh-les-sports18 May, 07:32

"Maladie mystique", propagation rapide, pas de vaccin... : ce que l'on sait de la nouvelle épidémie d'Ebola

NHK World18 May, 07:33

エボラ出血熱 「日本国内で広がる可能性は低い」 国の専門機関

danas18 May, 08:00

Šta je ebola i treba li svet da bude zabrinut

actualite-cd18 May, 08:07

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to rebel-held city, Rwanda closing down border - Xinhua

SCMP18 May, 08:19

Silent spread of rare and deadly Ebola strain exposes surveillance gaps

lsm-lv18 May, 08:22

Pasaules Veselības organizācija ceļ trauksmi par Ebolas vīrusa uzliesmojumu Kongo Demokrātiskajā Republikā

indian-express18 May, 08:30

No vaccine, no cure: What the WHO Ebola health emergency means for Indians

myjoyonline18 May, 08:39

Ghana on alert following Ebola outbreak in Uganda and DR Congo – Ministry of Health

newsbeast18 May, 08:49

Τι γνωρίζουμε μέχρι στιγμής για την επιδημία του Έμπολα στη ΛΔ Κονγκό – Αρχικά πίστευαν ότι είναι «μυστικιστική ασθένεια» ή «μαγεία»

naftemporiki18 May, 09:00Latest update

Έμπολα: Τι γνωρίζουμε για την επιδημία στη Λ.Δ. Κονγκό – 350 τα ύποπτα κρούσματα