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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could become worst in history, Africa CDC warns
The number of confirmed cases in the country has increased to 837, including 196 deaths.
From: NewsFeed
‘Mistrust’ leaves ebola patients receiving treatment too late
A growing sense of mistrust is hampering efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Published On 16 Jun 2026
From: NewsFeed
Police, mourners clash over coffin of suspected Ebola victim in DRC
Clashes have broken out between police and mourners during a funeral of a suspected Ebola victim in the DRC.
Published On 15 Jun 2026
‘Making history’: The fight to end female genital mutilation in Colombia
Colombia has passed the first legislation in Latin America to outlaw female genital mutilation. But barriers remain.
Alarm as Ebola spreads into new areas of DR Congo
Cases are being identified in new health zones on a near-daily basis, warns WHO’s head of epidemiology.
WHO chief lauds Uganda’s response to Ebola outbreak
Tedros said the country had responded promptly and capably, but called for it to reopen the border with DR Congo.
How the hosts are preparing for an Ebola outbreak during World Cup 2026
The US, Mexico and Canada have announced Ebola-related travel restrictions before the start of the World Cup.
US doctor recovers from Ebola in Germany as DRC cases surge to 488
Berlin’s Charite hospital hailed treatment as a ‘significant therapeutic success’ as outbreak spreads in DR Congo.
WHO and Africa CDC unveil $518m Ebola plan as DRC, Uganda death tolls rise
The DR Congo’s health ministry reported 71 new cases of the rare Bundibugyo strain in just 24 hours.
MAHA moms test their influence in US glyphosate fight
‘Make America Healthy Again’ activists see legislative wins, White House disappointments and questions for the midterms.
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