Ebola

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Demonstrators holding signs early on June 6 reading, "Rerun election", outside a vote-counting centre in Seoul, South Korea. PHOTO: REUTERS

US adds $38 million for Ebola as CDC warns outbreak could match 2014

Congolese children Ibrah Asimwe and Alex Uketi read an advocacy poster as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain outbreak, in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 20, 2026. REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere/

Congo warns of rapid community spread of Ebola, 71 new cases confirmed

A health worker is dressed up in personal protective equipment (PPE) at the Evangelical Medical Center, one of the facilities at the forefront of the response to the Ebola outbreak, as agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain, in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 31, 2026. REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere

WHO announces $668 million six-month plan to fight Ebola

So far there have been 381 confirmed cases in Congo and 62 confirmed deaths, according to Africa CDC.

US domestic treatment centers ready for Ebola even as Kenya plans persist

A health worker is dressed up in personal protective equipment (PPE) at the Evangelical Medical Center, one of the facilities at the forefront of the response to the Ebola outbreak, as agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain, in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 31, 2026. REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere

DR Congo head to Spain to continue World Cup build-up despite Ebola cancellation

After Spain, the Congolese team will be based in Houston.

PAHO strengthens Ebola preparedness, prepares shipments for virus detection

The Pan American Health Organisation is working with health ministries in the Americas to strengthen surveillance, testing and infection control.

DR Congo head to Spain to continue World Cup build-up despite Ebola cancellation

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Democratic Republic of the Congo Training - Stade Maurice Dufrasne, Liege, Belgium - June 2, 2026 Democratic Republic of the Congo coach Sebastien Desabre with players and staff during training REUTERS/Nicolas Economou

Congo reports attack on Ebola burial team as cases rise

Congo has recorded 363 confirmed Ebola cases and 62 deaths since the latest outbreak, the country’s 17th, was declared on May 15.

Kenyan President Ruto says allowing US to build Ebola facility in the country is the ‘right thing’

An activist protesting against the US Ebola facility under construction in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 2.

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