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

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

The World Health Organization says the risk of spread of the Ebola virus is high in Congo and Uganda, but low globally
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CDC Responds to Ebola Exposure of Six Americans in Congo Amid Outbreak

CDC Responds to Ebola Exposure of Six Americans in Congo Amid Outbreak

At least six Americans have been exposed to a dangerous strain of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to reports. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is coordinating efforts to safely withdraw these individuals from the outbreak areas. The exposure occurred during a significant outbreak of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, which has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO). The outbreak has resulted in 10 confirmed cases and 336 suspected cases, with 88 deaths reported. The CDC has issued travel health notices for Congo and Uganda, emphasizing that the risk to the American public remains low.
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CDC Implements Travel Health Notices Amid Ebola Outbreak in Congo

CDC Implements Travel Health Notices Amid Ebola Outbreak in Congo

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued travel health notices for Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo following an Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province. The outbreak has resulted in 88 deaths and over 300 suspected cases, with at least six Americans potentially exposed to the virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the situation a public health emergency of international concern. The current outbreak is linked to the Bundibugyo virus, which has a mortality rate of 25% to 50%. The CDC reports that there are no outbreak-related cases in the United States, and the overall risk to the American public remains low. However, the agency is taking precautionary measures to prevent the disease from entering the U.S.
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What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola as cases and deaths rise

What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola as cases and deaths rise

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern
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CDC Orders Quarantine for Two Passengers from Hantavirus-Affected Cruise Ship

CDC Orders Quarantine for Two Passengers from Hantavirus-Affected Cruise Ship

U.S. health officials have issued quarantine orders for two passengers from a cruise ship involved in a hantavirus outbreak. These passengers are currently being assessed at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. The quarantine orders were signed by the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. The cruise ship, MV Hondius, has been linked to 11 hantavirus cases, including three fatalities. The World Health Organization has confirmed eight cases through laboratory tests. Hantaviruses typically spread through inhalation of contaminated rodent droppings, but the current outbreak involves the Andes virus, which may spread between humans in rare instances. The CDC has asked the remaining 16 passengers to stay at the facility until May 31.
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An American doctor is among the newest cases in rare Ebola outbreak in Congo

An American doctor is among the newest cases in rare Ebola outbreak in Congo

An American doctor is among the newly confirmed cases in a Congo outbreak of a rare Ebola variant with no approved vaccines, according to Congolese officials
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Ebola deaths in eastern Congo rise to 131 as outbreak spreads

Ebola deaths in eastern Congo rise to 131 as outbreak spreads

By Erikas Mwisi BUNIA, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 19 (Reuters) - Twenty-six more suspected Ebola deaths were recorded in 24 hours in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities said on Tuesday, and the head of the World Health Organization expressed deep concern about the outbreak's
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Americans in Congo Exposed to Ebola Amid Outbreak, U.S. Government Plans Evacuation

Americans in Congo Exposed to Ebola Amid Outbreak, U.S. Government Plans Evacuation

A number of Americans in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been exposed to suspected Ebola cases during the country's latest outbreak. Sources indicate that several individuals have had high-risk exposures, with at least one potentially developing symptoms. The U.S. government is reportedly arranging for their evacuation to a location where they can be safely quarantined and treated if necessary. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is coordinating with interagency partners to facilitate the safe withdrawal of these individuals. The outbreak has already resulted in at least 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths, including four health workers. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
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WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Africa a Public Health Emergency

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Africa a Public Health Emergency

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a 'public health emergency of international concern.' The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain, with 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths reported in the DRC's Ituri province. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is closely monitoring the situation and working with the DRC's Ministry of Health. The CDC considers the risk to the American public low but emphasizes the importance of international collaboration in managing the outbreak.
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Health workers race to respond to Congo's fast-spreading Ebola outbreak

Health workers race to respond to Congo's fast-spreading Ebola outbreak

By Erikas Mwisi BUNIA, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 18 (Reuters) - Medical personnel were rushing on Monday to the frontlines of a new Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo whose late detection and quick spread have alarmed health experts. 
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Ebola Outbreak in Africa Highlights Urgent Need for New Vaccines Amid WHO Funding Cuts

Ebola Outbreak in Africa Highlights Urgent Need for New Vaccines Amid WHO Funding Cuts

A recent outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO). The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has a mortality rate of 20 to 50 percent. As of May 17, 2026, there are 336 suspected cases and 88 deaths reported. The outbreak has underscored the urgent need for new vaccines, particularly as the WHO faces significant funding cuts following the U.S. withdrawal of financial support in early 2025. This has led to reduced staffing and resources, impacting the organization's ability to respond effectively to such health crises.
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Global Efforts Intensify to Contain Ebola Outbreak as U.S. Plans Citizen Relocation

Global Efforts Intensify to Contain Ebola Outbreak as U.S. Plans Citizen Relocation

An international effort is underway to contain an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The outbreak, involving the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, has resulted in at least 80 suspected deaths and 246 suspected cases. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the situation a public health emergency of international concern. The U.S. is preparing to relocate a small number of its citizens affected by the outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is supporting efforts to manage the situation, including surveillance and contact tracing.