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Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa Raises Concerns for DR Congo Soccer Team with World cup Matches in Guadalajara, Houston and Atlanta

FIFA said it is "aware of and monitoring the situation" and is in close contact with the Congolese federation to ensure the team receives updated medical and security guidance.

Latin Times

Deadly DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to rebel-held South Kivu

A first Ebola case has been confirmed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province, in an area under the Rwanda-backed M23 militia's control, the armed group's spokesman said Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

Ebola returns: How to fight outbreak amid defunding of global health?

Can border walls keep out pandemics? The World Health Organization is officially branding the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo a "public health emergency of international concern". As the death toll from the rare strain climbs, so does the number of contact cases. Ituri province may seem remote on a…

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Endangered Species at Risk as Trump Administration Approves Continued Use of Toxic Atrazine Pesticide

The Trump administration has approved atrazine use, despite environmental groups' concerns over its impact on wildlife, water, and health. The decision contradicts earlier Environmental Protection Agency warnings about the pesticide.

International Business Times UK

Congo cancel World Cup training and fan farewell amid deadly Ebola outbreak

Congo’s football team has cancelled a World Cup training camp ahead of next month’s tournament

The Independent UK

United States to fund Ebola clinics as aid cuts blamed for spread of virus

Ebola cases continued to rise in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday as the United States pledged to fund up to 50 treatment clinics and aid groups blamed earlier US funding cuts for weakening disease surveillance in the region.

Radio France Internationale

Risk of Ebola spread is high locally but low globally, WHO says

Aid efforts intensified on Wednesday in eastern Congo to curb the growing outbreak of a rare type of Ebola that the World Health Organization said could last for months, as residents reported rising prices for face masks and disinfectants

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WHO says risk of global Ebola spread is low, but high at national, regional levels

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said the Ebola epidemic risk was high at the national and regional levels and low at the global level.

France 24

WHO Considers Using Experimental Ebola Vaccine in Response to Exponential Rise of Deaths in DRC and Uganda

The Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda has claimed over 130 lives, prompting WHO to consider experimental vaccines. The Bundibugyo strain's spread across borders raises international health concerns.

International Business Times UK

DR Congo's latest Ebola outbreak tough to tackle

In tonight's edition: The World Health Organization is warning that it's unlikely the Ebola outbreak will be over in the next two months. Also, a Kenyan transport strike triggered by rising fuel prices due to the Middle East war is paused after causing four deaths and major economic disruption. Plus…

France 24

Rubio criticizes WHO’s Ebola response as US continues sweeping public health cuts

US secretary of state says WHO was ‘a little late’ in identifying deadly Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda

The Guardian - US

WHO declares global emergency as DRC Ebola outbreak spreads beyond borders

The death toll from the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has climbed to 131, with more than 500 suspected cases now recorded. The World Health Organization said it was "deeply concerned" by the scale and pace of the epidemic.

Radio France Internationale

Ebola outbreak worries WHO over 'scale and speed': What to know

A severe Ebola outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, has claimed 130 lives with over 500 suspected cases. The World Health Organization warns of high risk to neighboring nations, stressing human-to-human transmission via bodily fluids and contact with infected animals. Emergency response systems are being activated to combat the…

The Times of India

WHO chief concerned about 'scale and speed' of deadly Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency over an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The virus has killed an estimated 131 people and spread to neighbouring provinces and countries. The outbreak is concentrated in difficult-to-access areas, complicating response efforts. This rare strain of Ebola…

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Ebola deaths in DR Congo rise to at least 131, Rubio says WHO 'late' identifying outbreak

The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen sharply to at least 131 from 513 suspected cases, Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba said, as the World Health Organization on Tuesday hosted an emergency committee meeting to address the crisis. US Secretary of State…

The Economic Times

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.

France 24

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.

The Conversation

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 Independent UK

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

LiveScience

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.

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 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 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.

The Economic Times

WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo

The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This strain of Ebola has no vaccine and has already caused over 80 deaths. Fears of further spread are growing as a case was confirmed in the city of…

Euronews

Ebola outbreak is a global health emergency, WHO says

The World Health Organization said that it could be a "much larger" outbreak than what is currently being identified and reported but that is does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency.

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