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WHO chief says Ebola situation in DR Congo 'deeply worrisome'

Tedros says outbreak likely far larger than confirmed figures, while situation in Uganda currently stable - WHO revised its risk assessment to 'very high' at national level in DR Congo, 'high' at regional level, keeping 'low' at global level22 May 2026

EXPLAINER – What to know as Ebola outbreak raises global alarm

WHO says outbreak caused by Bundibugyo strain poses high regional risk as no vaccine, treatment exists22 May 2026

Women likely to face highest Ebola infection risks in current outbreak: UN Women

Chief of humanitarian action warns caregiving roles, weak health systems increase dangers for women, girls during outbreaks22 May 2026

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Protesters attack Ebola treatment center, burn shelter in eastern DR Congo

Violence erupted at Rwampara Hospital in Ituri province after families of Ebola victims demanded their bodies for burial, says official22 May 2026

New Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held area in DR Congo's South Kivu province

Infection involved 28-year-old man who had traveled from Kisangani in eastern Tshopo province, according to M23 rebel group22 May 2026

Drone strike by rebels in southern Sudan injures 6, destroys medical supplies

Sudan Doctors Network holds RSF and SPLM-N 'fully responsible for these repeated violations against civilians and health care infrastructure'22 May 2026

South Korea issues travel alert for Uganda amid Ebola outbreak

Travel ban on Congo to follow as Ebola infections rise21 May 2026

EU says Ebola infection risk in bloc remains 'very low' despite Africa outbreak concerns

- Spokesperson says bloc in close coordination with WHO, regional countries20 May 2026

Mauritanian foreign minister to visit Türkiye on Wednesday

Turkish, Mauritanian ministers expected to discuss trade, defense cooperation and regional security19 May 2026

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda a global health emergency

Health agency warns outbreak linked to Bundibugyo strain could be larger than currently detected as cases spread across Democratic Republic of the Congo and into neighboring Uganda17 May 2026

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