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What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola as cases outpace response

What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola as cases outpace response

The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency

What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola

What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola

The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency

The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military

The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military

A divided panel of federal appeal court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service

ASCO Highlights Challenges in Cancer Care Amid Global Crises

ASCO Highlights Challenges in Cancer Care Amid Global Crises

At the ASCO 2026 education session, researchers discussed the compounded challenges in cancer care due to war, natural disasters, and policy decisions. The session highlighted the plight of displaced Africans, survivors of climate-related disasters, and undocumented immigrants in the U.S., emphasizing that cancer care should be accessible to all, regardless of circumstances. The presentations underscored the need for global solidarity and equitable healthcare access, as well as the importance of including cancer care in peace and humanitarian agendas. The session also called for proactive measures to address the impact of climate change on healthcare infrastructure and supply chains.

US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas

US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas

The State Department plans to slash the number of U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to come to the United States

U.S. Increases Ebola Response Funding to Over $212 Million for Africa

U.S. Increases Ebola Response Funding to Over $212 Million for Africa

The United States has committed over $212 million to support Ebola response efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. This includes more than $162 million in direct assistance and $50 million for establishing up to 50 Ebola response clinics. The funding is coordinated with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to contain the virus and prevent its international spread. Additionally, the U.S. has provided $350 million through the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) for broader humanitarian relief in the region. The U.S. is also working with African governments to strengthen preparedness measures beyond the outbreak zones.

Pro-Trump candidate takes lead in Colombia's presidential race with promise of crime crackdown

Pro-Trump candidate takes lead in Colombia's presidential race with promise of crime crackdown

Pro-Trump lawyer Aberaldo de la Espriella leads Colombia’s presidential race after the first round of elections over the weekend

5 American cruise ship passengers leave Nebraska quarantine facility

5 American cruise ship passengers leave Nebraska quarantine facility

Five American cruise ship passengers exposed to hantavirus are leaving a Nebraska quarantine facility

Ebola and Hantavirus Outbreaks Highlight Concerns Over Trump's Health Agency Cuts

Ebola and Hantavirus Outbreaks Highlight Concerns Over Trump's Health Agency Cuts

Recent outbreaks of Ebola and hantavirus have raised concerns about the impact of President Trump's cuts to federal health agencies. The hantavirus outbreak occurred on a cruise ship, resulting in multiple infections and deaths, while the Ebola outbreak in Africa has prompted international attention. Critics, including Democrats and public health officials, argue that the cuts have weakened the U.S. public health infrastructure, hindering the country's ability to respond effectively to such outbreaks. The administration has faced calls to reverse the cuts and rejoin the World Health Organization to bolster global health efforts.

WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response

WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response

World Health Organization head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is in eastern Congo’s Bunia, where a rare type of Ebola is spreading faster than the response

WHO chief lands in eastern Congo’s Ituri province, epicenter of Ebola, as outbreak outpaces response

WHO chief lands in eastern Congo’s Ituri province, epicenter of Ebola, as outbreak outpaces response

The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in eastern Congo’s Bunia, where a rare type of Ebola is spreading faster than the response

Africa CDC Faces Funding Shortfall Amid Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda

Africa CDC Faces Funding Shortfall Amid Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has reported a significant reduction in international funding commitments for the Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. Initially, nearly $500 million was pledged, but this has now decreased to approximately $290 million. The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which currently lacks an approved vaccine or treatment, making rapid detection and community engagement crucial. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The funding shortfall is causing concern among African health officials, who are already dealing with logistical challenges and public mistrust in affected communities.