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DRC Ebola Outbreak Hits 1,003 Cases and 254 Deaths Making It the Second Largest Outbreak in Recorded History

As of June 22, 2026, Congo's Ebola outbreak has 1,003 confirmed cases and 254 deaths — the second largest on record. Contact tracing stands at only 55%.

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CDC Issues New 30-Day Ebola Entry Order Covering DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan; Screening at JFK, Atlanta, and Dulles

CDC issued a new 30-day Ebola entry order on June 21, 2026, for DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. The Bundibugyo strain has caused 198+ deaths. No approved vaccine exists.

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Ebola scare ends in Kerala as suspected patient's test returns negative

Kerala's Ebola scare has concluded with a suspected patient testing negative for the virus. A 52-year-old woman, recently returned from South Sudan via Uganda, was admitted to Kottayam Medical College Hospital with concerning symptoms. Officials confirmed the negative result late Friday, allaying fears. The patient, now symptom-free, has been moved…

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The Ebola Outbreak in DRC Just Hit 837 Confirmed Cases. The CDC Has a Dire Projection — Here's What It Means for the U.S.

Ebola DRC: 837 confirmed cases, 196 dead as of June 15. No vaccine or treatment for Bundibugyo strain. CDC models project 20,000+ cases in 90 days. JFK screening active.

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Vietnamese man deported to South Sudan under Trump program returns home

Phan and seven other men were sent to Africa in May 2025

The Independent UK

Ebola Outbreak 2026: Singapore Activates Changi Airport Screening as WHO Declares Global Health Emergency

Singapore has launched Ebola border surveillance at Changi Airport amid the 2026 WHO-declared outbreak. Here's what's in place, who's at risk, and what travelers must know.

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UN says 2.4m refugees will need resettling in 2027 and warns of shortage of options

Afghan refugees are the largest group in need of resettlement, followed by people from South Sudan, Sudan, Syria and Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, living in vast camps in Bangladesh.

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Kenya wants to close refugee camps: the promise and risks of its ambitious new plan

Kenya hosts nearly a million refugees, mainly from South Sudan and Somalia. Many of them have been living in refugee camps for decades.

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Every American Flight from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan Is Now Rerouted to Four Specific Airports for Ebola Screening — Here Is What That Means for Travelers

As of 2026, US authorities are rerouting all incoming air travel from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan to Washington-Dulles, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, Houston IAH, or JFK for enhanced Ebola screening. Here is what this policy means for travelers, health workers, and families in those countries.

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Conflict hits schooling hardest where children are the target – study

According to Unesco, around 250 million children (16%) globally are out of school although they are of an age to be at school in their countries. Available evidence suggests that out-of-school numbers are extremely high in conflict-affected countries, though the exact number is hard to quantify. For example, in the…

The Conversation

UAE suspends visas and bars entry for nationals of three countries amid Ebola precautions

The UAE has announced a temporary suspension of new visas for nationals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan as authorities step up measures to prevent the spread of Ebola.

The Times of India

Countries tighten travel rules as Ebola risk rises

Following the WHO's declaration of an Ebola outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, numerous countries and airlines have implemented travel restrictions and enhanced screening measures. These actions aim to prevent the spread of the virus, with specific bans and quarantine requirements targeting travelers from affected regions like…

The Economic Times

Canada imposes tough Ebola restrictions for travelers from impacted countries

The Canadian government says travelers from Ebola-affected regions will be required to self-isolate for 21 days, while immigration authorities are temporarily suspending decisions on applications from Congo, South Sudan and Uganda

The Independent UK

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

Voices: I’ve seen what aid can do. The world is making a grave mistake with cuts – and children are paying the price

COMMENT: Tom Hiddleston reflects on a visit to South Sudan and how it highlights the importance of international aid as it is cut by countries including the UK and US, ahead of playing in Soccer Aid – which has raised £120m for Unicef

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Why WHO Declared Ebola A Global Health Emergency

A deadly virus has once again pushed global health authorities into emergency mode. The World Health Organization has officially declared the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa a global health emergency, raising fears of wider international spread. For many people, the word “Ebola” immediately brings back memories of panic, strict…

The Guardian - US

White House pauses removal of detainees to DRC as Ebola outbreak widens

But Trump administration will not return detainees deported to third countries in disease-stricken region

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…

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The Independent UK

Travelers to US from Ebola-linked nations will now have to land at one specific airport

As of Thursday, all flights carrying passengers that have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan at any point during the previous 21 days will be diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport

The Guardian - UK

Ebola: US ban on travellers from DRC, Uganda or South Sudan ‘not the solution’

Africa CDC says restrictions could increase public health risks and highlight ‘deeper structural injustice’ in global health

The Independent UK

Flight forced to divert after US denies entry to Congolese passenger over Ebola fears

The US has placed restrictions on entry for those who have recently been in the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan

The Times of India

Do not travel for any reason: US Ebola alert for Congo, South Sudan, Uganda; level 3 alert for Rwanda

The US Department of State issued a level 4 alert for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Sudan, or Uganda, urging Americans not to travel to either of these countries for any reason, considering the Ebola outbreak. For Rwanda, the department issued a level 3 alert asking Americans…

The Guardian - UK

On Monday morning it was a busy South Sudan hospital. By Tuesday night it was a bombed-out shell

Exclusive: An 80-bed MSF facility was bombed, burned and looted as civil conflict grows. The Guardian visited to witness first-hand the impact of the ‘trend of violence’ against healthcare in the country

The Independent UK

Trump is not just slashing maternity aid across the world – the US is also being hit hard

IN FOCUS: Donald Trump has reduced his nation’s foreign aid spending by billions of dollars, but cuts to health services across the US are also having a major impact. Rachel Hagan reports on the problems it is causing for mothers across both America and Africa

The Guardian - UK

BAE faces £120m lawsuit over decision to scrap support for aid aircraft

EnComm Aviation says the firm’s action has cut off vital support for crisis-hit countries including South Sudan and the DRC

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