Ebola Watch

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• DRC Ebola Cases Rise as Borders Tighten and MSF Scales Up — June 02, 2026 02.06.2026 11min

  Ebola outbreak in DRC has reached 282 confirmed cases, mostly in Ituri, as Bunagana border restrictions strand travelers and MSF warns testing, isolation capacity, and Bundibugyo-specific medical tools are lagging. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Confirmed Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of the Congo reach 282 – The Irish News — The Irish News https://www.irishnews.com/news/world/confirmed-ebola-cases-in-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-reach-282-A73TD3IA25LA3G2K6U5VBGROYE/ 2. Bunagana Border Closure Enters Second Week as Ebola Measures Leave Travelers Stranded - Kigezi Television — Kigezi Television https://kigezitv.com/bunagana-border-closure-enters-second-week-as-ebola-measures-leave-travelers-stranded/ 3. Ebola disease in Democratic Republic of Congo: MSF scales up response to a rapidly evolving outbreak — Bastille Post https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/5898632-ebola-disease-in-democratic-republic-of-congo-msf-scales-up-response-to-a-rapidly-evolving-outbreak 4. FACTBOX | Bundibugyo Ebola vaccines and treatments under development — The Herald https://www.theherald.co.za/news/2026-06-01-factbox-bundibugyo-ebola-vaccines-and-treatments-under-development/ 5. Step Back: With different reports using different Ebola case numbers, what’s the difference between a confirmed, probable, and suspected case — and why can those categories change as an outbreak investigation unfolds? Got 60 seconds? Tell us what you think and help shape the show: https://www.lanternpodcasts.com/topfive/feedback?show=ebola-watch Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• WHO Moves to Ituri as CDC Tightens Ebola Travel Advice — June 01, 2026 01.06.2026 10min

  WHO Ebola response in DRC and Uganda moved to the outbreak epicenter as Tedros visited Ituri, confirmed recoveries were reported, and CDC advised avoiding nonessential travel to affected eastern DRC provinces amid Bundibugyo transmission with no approved vaccine or treatment. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Situational report updates on the Ebola Disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda - NICD — NICD https://www.nicd.ac.za/ebola-bundibugyo-virus-outbreak-situation-report-drc-uganda/ 2. WHO chief arrives in DR Congo to address Ebola outbreak | CIDRAP — CIDRAP https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ebola/who-chief-arrives-dr-congo-address-ebola-outbreak 3. WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as new treatment center opens in Congo | PBS News — PBS NewsHour https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/who-chief-reports-5-ebola-recoveries-as-new-treatment-center-opens-in-congo 4. Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Level 3 - Level 3 - Reconsider Nonessential Travel - Travel Health Notices | Travelers' Health | CDC — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level3/ebola-democratic-republic-of-the-congo 5. Ebola spreads as new cases confirmed in Uganda | DW News — DW News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By8dSCAk_n8 Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• Africa CDC Pushes Back as Ebola Travel Rules Expand — May 29, 2026 29.05.2026 7min

  Africa CDC is updating the DRC-Uganda Ebola response while warning that broad travel bans could undermine cooperation; U.S. health alerts now emphasize low domestic risk, travel notices, and rapid clinician reporting. In this episode: Top stories: 1. LIVE: Africa CDC briefing on Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda — Reuters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnHoY1DBL4w 2. [PDF] Division of Disease Control - Health Information Portal (HIP) — Philadelphia Department of Public Health https://hip.phila.gov/health-alerts/ebola-outbreak-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo 3. AFRICA CDC WARNS AGAINST EBOLA-RELATED TRAVEL BANS - nbc — NBC News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jechyxZdRzU 4. The 16th Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in Bulape Health Zone, Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo: A new spillover event from an unknown reservoir host - Ebolavirus - Virological — Virological https://virological.org/t/the-16th-ebola-virus-disease-outbreak-in-bulape-health-zone-kasai-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-a-new-spillover-event-from-an-unknown-reservoir-host/1003 Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• Ebola Emergency Widens From Ituri to Borders and Airports — May 28, 2026 28.05.2026 10min

  Ebola outbreak DRC is now framed as a WHO international emergency, with Uganda tracing Kampala contacts and governments from Canada to Thailand adding travel rules. The stakes are containment in conflict-hit Ituri without a licensed Bundibugyo vaccine. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola outbreak in DR Congo collides with conflict and hunger, WHO warns | UN News — UN News https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/05/1167592 2. CDPH Health Alert: Ebola Disease Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda (5/20/2026) – Public Health Department — City of Pasadena Public Health Department https://www.cityofpasadena.net/public-health/health-advisories/cdph-health-advisory-ebola-disease-outbreak-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-and-uganda-5-20-2026 3. Uganda, DRC Race to Contain Rare Ebola Outbreak — The Good Men Project https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/uganda-drc-race-to-contain-rare-ebola-outbreak/ 4. Bahamas, Canada, Thailand impose Ebola-related travel restrictions - UPI.com — UPI https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/05/27/drc-Bahamas-Canada-Thailand-Ebola-restrictions/4201779862899/ Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• Ebola Response Strains as DRC Cases Rise and Uganda Confirms Spread — May 27, 2026 27.05.2026 11min

  Ebola outbreak DRC: WHO reports over 900 suspected cases and 101 confirmed infections, while Uganda has five confirmed cases. Airport screening, weak lab confirmation, conflict, displacement and the absence of a licensed Bundibugyo vaccine are now shaping the containment challenge. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Latest WHO information on Ebola outbreak - ACIPC - Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control — ACIPC https://www.acipc.org.au/latest-who-information-on-ebola-outbreak/ 2. Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo — European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control - ECDC https://www.facebook.com/ECDC.EU/posts/ebola-virus-disease-outbreak-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-ecdc-update/1406187634867060 3. Atlanta Airport Joins Ebola Screening as DRC Cases Hit 958 | SI News & Analysis — SI News & Analysis https://www.si-news.ai/article/enhanced-ebola-airport-screening-expands-to-atlanta-5cdbba20f444f126 4. IRC Watchlist Flash Alert: Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC spreading faster than response | The IRC — The IRC https://www.rescue.org/uk/press-release/irc-watchlist-flash-alert-ebola-outbreak-eastern-drc-spreading-faster-response 5. Kenya-linked Ebola vaccine may be tested in Uganda, say experts — The Star https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2026-05-26-kenya-linked-ebola-vaccine-may-be-tested-in-uganda-say-experts Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• DRC Ebola Suspected Cases Pass 900 as Response Gaps Widen — May 26, 2026 26.05.2026 9min

  Ebola outbreak DRC has climbed above 900 suspected cases, including 101 confirmed infections, as WHO and MSF warn conflict, displacement, and testing gaps are slowing contact tracing while Uganda backs a regional response hub. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Suspected Ebola cases top 900 in DRC as epidemic spreads, warns WHO chief - RFI — RFI https://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20260525-suspected-ebola-cases-top-900-in-drc-as-epidemic-spreads-warns-who-chief 2. The PHEIC for Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus — The Lancet https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(26)01037-8/fulltext 3. DRC: Insecurity, lab limitations complicated Ebola response during early outbreak phase | TheCable — TheCable https://www.thecable.ng/drc-insecurity-lab-limitations-complicated-ebola-response-during-early-outbreak-phase/ 4. Congo Ebola outbreak may be wider than known as attacks and testing gaps hinder containment: MSF - CNBC TV18 — CNBC TV18 https://www.cnbctv18.com/videos/world/congo-ebola-crisis-testing-shortages-attacks-containment-msf-19913067.htm 5. Uganda backs Africa-wide Ebola response hub - The Press United — The Press United https://thepressunited.com/updates/uganda-backs-africa-wide-ebola-response-hub/ Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• WHO Raises DRC Ebola Risk as Uganda Cases Grow — May 25, 2026 25.05.2026 11min

  Ebola outbreak DRC: WHO raised the national risk to very high, with 82 confirmed cases and nearly 750 suspected cases, while Uganda confirmed three more infections and Africa CDC warned neighboring countries to prepare. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola risk now at highest level in DR Congo, says WHO | Macau Business — Macau Business https://macaubusiness.com/ebola-risk-now-at-highest-level-in-dr-congo-says-who-2/ 2. Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases as Africa CDC warns 10 countries ‘at risk’ – HCNTimes.com — HCNTimes https://hcntimes.com/uganda-confirms-three-new-ebola-cases-as-africa-cdc-warns-10-countries-at-risk/ 3. A second Ebola treatment center is set ablaze in eastern Congo, with 18 suspected cases fleeing — Bastille Post https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/5878236-an-ebola-treatment-tent-set-ablaze-again-in-eastern-congo-with-18-suspected-cases-escaping 4. Filovirus: Emergency scientific consultation on Bundibugyo medical countermeasures R&D — World Health Organization https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2026/05/22/default-calendar/filovirus--emergency-scientific-consultation-on-bundibugyo-medical-countermeasures-r-d 5. Africa CDC chief arrives in Eastern DRC to ramp up Ebola isolation, tracing efforts — SMNI News Channel https://smninewschannel.com/africa-cdc-chief-arrives-in-eastern-drc-to-ramp-up-ebola-isolation-tracing-efforts/ Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• Ebola Response Strains as DRC Suspected Cases Climb — May 22, 2026 22.05.2026 9min

  DRC Ebola outbreak reports now center on 600 suspected cases, with CEPI warning visible infections may be only the top of the iceberg. The U.S. is routing affected travelers through Dulles as WHO and Africa CDC scale supplies and border coordination. In this episode: Top stories: 1. DRC Ebola cases rise faster than expected, vaccine coalition warns — Reuters https://www.businessday.co.za/world/africa/2026-05-21-more-drc-ebola-cases-than-hoped-for-vaccine-coalition-says/ 2. US-bound flights with passengers who were in Ebola-affected region must land at Dulles airport for health screening | CNN — CNN https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/21/health/ebola-outbreak-travel-screening 3. WHO Rushes Medical Aid From Nairobi as Ebola Outbreak Hits Eastern DR Congo - Kenyans.co.ke — Kenyans.co.ke https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/123648-who-rushes-medical-aid-nairobi-ebola-outbreak-hits-eastern-dr-congo 4. Residents burn Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak | PBS News — PBS NewsHour https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/residents-burn-ebola-treatment-center-in-congo-as-anger-grows-over-the-outbreak 5. Advancing strong regional political commitment and cross-Border coordination for Ebola preparedness and response - Africa Business Insight — Africa Business Insight https://africabusinessinsight.com/advancing-regional-political-commitment/ Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• WHO Confirms Ebola PHEIC as DRC Response Strains — May 21, 2026 21.05.2026 8min

  WHO’s Ebola PHEIC for DRC and Uganda now has Emergency Committee backing, with 51 confirmed DRC cases, two confirmed Kampala cases, and hundreds of suspected infections testing stretched surveillance, supply chains, and cross-border contact tracing. In this episode: Top stories: 1. WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing on ... — World Health Organization https://www.who.int/news-room/speeches/item/who-director-general-s-opening-remarks-at-the-media-briefing-on-ebola-outbreak-in-drc-and-uganda-20-may-2026 2. At least 600 Ebola cases suspected as US pledges to fund 50 ... — CIDRAP News https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ebola/least-600-ebola-cases-suspected-us-pledges-fund-50-treatment-clinics 3. Congo's Ebola responders decry lack of medicine, masks, motorbikes - SRN News — SRN News https://srnnews.com/congos-ebola-responders-decry-lack-of-medicine-masks-motorbikes/ 4. CDC releases advisory on Ebola outbreak | AHA News — AHA News https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2026-05-20-cdc-releases-advisory-ebola-outbreak Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• WHO Moves Early as Ebola Crosses DRC-Uganda Border — May 20, 2026 20.05.2026 13min

  WHO’s unusually early PHEIC declaration is anchored in confirmed Ebola cases in Ituri and Kampala, a four-week detection gap, and hundreds of suspected cases and deaths. The response now turns on surveillance, logistics, and cross-border controls. In this episode: Top stories: 1. WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the Emergency ... — World Health Organization https://www.who.int/news-room/speeches/item/who-director-general-s-opening-remarks-at-the-emergency-committee-on-ebola-epidemic-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-and-uganda---19-may-2026 2. Month-long detection gap complicates Ebola containment in DRC — Nature https://www.nature.com/articles/d44148-026-00130-y 3. WHO ramps up support to the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak response — World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa https://www.afro.who.int/countries/democratic-republic-of-congo/news/who-ramps-support-democratic-republic-congos-ebola-outbreak-response 4. Statement on US Travel Restrictions Related to the Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak – Africa CDC — Africa CDC https://africacdc.org/news-item/u-s-travel-restrictions-related-to-the-bundibugyo-ebola-outbreak/ 5. Uganda-DR Congo Border At Kanungu Closed — AllAfrica https://za.headtopics.com/news/uganda-dr-congo-border-at-kanungu-closed-83541088 Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com