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Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda Prompts Global Health Response

An Ebola outbreak has been declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, leading to emergency health measures and international concern. The World Health Organization is coordinating efforts, while some American citizens potentially exposed are being relocated.

17 May, 12:38 — 18 May, 06:55
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ReutersVery High9h 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 Factual1h 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 Factual2h 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 Factual18h 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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DWHigh40m 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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SCMPMostly Factual1h ago

Hong Kong should trigger travel alert to Congo, Uganda amid Ebola outbreak, expert says

Hong Kong authorities should step up preventive measures and issue a travel alert to warn residents against visiting parts of central Africa as an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda threatens to worsen, an infectious disease expert has said. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday. Soon after, the Hong Kong government announced it would strengthen health screenings of incoming passengers at the...

By Ambrose Li,Edith Lin

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globe-and-mailHigh8h 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 Factual1h ago

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

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straits-timesMostly Factual29m ago

WHO kicks off annual assembly amid hantavirus, Ebola crises - The Straits Times

WHO kicks off annual assembly amid hantavirus, Ebola crises  The Straits Times

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ndtvMostly Factual57m 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 Factual5h 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 Factual7h 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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ukrinformMixed6h 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-kenyaMixed16h 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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myjoyonlineMixed2h ago

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda health emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).

By Ernest Arhinful

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Coverage Timeline

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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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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

actualite-cd18 May, 01:23

Korea Disease Control Agency Maintains Low Risk Alert Amid Ebola Outbreaks in DR Congo, Uganda - 조선일보

china-daily18 May, 01:27

Ebola outbreak in Africa declared health emergency - China Daily

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

NHK World18 May, 03:19

上野厚労相 ハンタウイルスめぐり イギリスに「アビガン」提供

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

Hantavirus: nava de croazieră MV Hondius ajunge azi în Țările de Jos, cu 27 de persoane la bord

Al Jazeera18 May, 04:58

Uganda responds with emergency measures to Ebola outbreak

myjoyonline18 May, 05:07

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda health emergency

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

SCMP18 May, 06:04

Hong Kong should trigger travel alert to Congo, Uganda amid Ebola outbreak, expert 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

straits-times18 May, 06:55Latest update

WHO kicks off annual assembly amid hantavirus, Ebola crises - The Straits Times