Ebola Watch

Epizode

• DRC Ebola tops 2,400 as trials and funding race to catch up — July 22, 2026 22.07.2026 10min

  Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC has reached 2,423 confirmed cases and 967 deaths, while South Africa tightens traveler screening, AfDB adds $13 million, and Bundibugyo drug and vaccine trials move unusually fast. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Particle: Ebola Outbreak in Eastern DRC Surpasses 2,400 Cases and 967 Deaths — Particle https://particle.news/story/ebola-outbreak-in-eastern-drc-surpasses-2400-cases-and-967-deaths 2. Insecurity, poor contact tracing fuel DRC Ebola outbreak – Africa CDC - ChannelOne News — Channel One News https://channelonenewsonline.com/2026/07/21/insecurity-poor-contact-tracing-fuel-drc-ebola-outbreak-africa-cdc/ 3. Rapid spread of Ebola spurs ‘remarkably’ quick drug and vaccine trials — Science https://www.science.org/content/article/rapid-spread-ebola-spurs-remarkably-quick-drug-and-vaccine-trials 4. South Africa steps up Ebola screening for travelers from DR Congo, Uganda-Xinhua — Xinhua https://english.news.cn/africa/20260722/dce2e2c1488c47a080836eb113c58632/c.html 5. AfDB to provide US$ 13mln to bolster Ebola outbreak response in DRC, South Sudan and Uganda - The Cooperator News — The Cooperator News https://thecooperator.news/afdb-to-provide-us13mln-to-bolster-ebola-outbreak-response-in-drc-south-sudan-and-uganda/ Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• DRC Ebola toll nears 1,000 as border screening widens — July 21, 2026 21.07.2026 8min

  Ebola outbreak in DRC has pushed reported deaths to at least 930, prompting Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia and South Africa to tighten border screening. Uganda, meanwhile, is asking countries to lift travel restrictions after discharging its last confirmed patient. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Death toll in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo approaches 1,000 | CIDRAP — CIDRAP https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ebola/death-toll-ebola-outbreak-dr-congo-approaches-1000 2. Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's Neighbors Boost Preparedness as Ebola Cases Surge — AllAfrica https://allafrica.com/stories/202607210124.html 3. WHO evacuated health workers from Ebola treatment center due to armed clashes — Mongabay https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/07/who-evacuated-health-workers-from-ebola-treatment-center-due-to-armed-clashes/ 4. Uganda calls for travel restrictions to be lifted after last Ebola patient discharged - The Ghana Report — The Ghana Report https://theghanareport.com/world/uganda-calls-for-travel-restrictions-to-be-lifted-after-last-ebola-patient-discharged/ 5. South Africa requires health form for travellers from Ebola-hit countries | Health — Devdiscourse https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/health/3952994-south-africa-requires-health-form-for-travellers-from-ebola-hit-countries Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• Ebola Response Gets New Cash as Canada Tightens Borders — July 20, 2026 20.07.2026 7min

  Ebola outbreak in DRC is drawing fresh AfDB and China financing while Canada tightens temporary border measures, underscoring how Bundibugyo containment is now as much about logistics, cross-border policy and sustained partner support as clinical response. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Three EAC countries secure $13M funding to contain Ebola outbreak — Kenya Broadcasting Corporation https://www.kbc.co.ke/three-eac-countries-secure-13m-funding-to-contain-ebola-outbreak/ 2. China Boosts Africa CDC Ebola Response with Additional ... — Daily News Egypt https://africa.dailynewsegypt.com/china-boosts-africa-cdc-ebola-response-with-additional-2-5m-for-dr-congo-uganda/ 3. New Temporary Border Measures in Response to the Ebola Disease Outbreak — Public Health Agency of Canada https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/new-temporary-border-measures-in-response-to-the-ebola-disease-outbreak-883213940.html Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• DRC Ebola Outpaces Response as Uganda Starts the Clock — July 19, 2026 19.07.2026 2min

  Ebola outbreak in DRC is spreading faster than previous outbreaks, with WHO warning missed transmission chains are undercutting response gains. Across the border, Uganda has discharged its last patient and entered the 42-day monitoring period before an outbreak-over declaration. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola spreading more quickly in DRC, while Uganda is ... — Al Jazeera https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/16/ebola-spreading-more-quickly-in-drc-while-uganda-is-close-to-being-virus-free 2. Last Ebola patient in Uganda discharged as outbreak surges in DR Congo | CIDRAP — CIDRAP https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ebola/last-ebola-patient-uganda-discharged-outbreak-surges-dr-congo 3. Senior U.S. Delegation Reaffirms Support for Uganda's Ebola Response After Five-Day Visit | Nilepost — Nilepost https://nilepost.co.ug/health/357004/senior-us-delegation-reaffirms-support-for-ugandas-ebola-response-after-five-day-visit 4. How conflict in Congo, Sudan and Yemen is fueling disease — Deutsche Welle https://www.dw.com/en/how-conflict-in-congo-sudan-and-yemen-is-fueling-the-spread-of-disease/a-77966475 Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• DRC Ebola Outpaces Response as Africa CDC Resets Plan — July 17, 2026 17.07.2026 7min

  DRC Ebola outbreak reports have climbed to 2,073 infections and 796 deaths as WHO says response is being outpaced; Africa CDC is backing an emergency delivery plan, while researchers regroup on diagnostics, prophylaxis and vaccine strategy. In this episode: Top stories: 1. With Over 2000 Cases In Two Months, DRC's Ebola Outbreak Continues To Outpace Response - Health Policy Watch — Health Policy Watch https://healthpolicy-watch.news/with-over-2000-cases-in-two-months-drcs-ebola-outbreak-continues-to-outpace-response/ 2. Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Activates Emergency Delivery plan to break Bundibugyo Ebola transmission | Africa24 TV — Africa24 TV https://africa24tv.com/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-drc-activates-emergency-delivery-plan-to-break-bundibugyo-ebola-transmission/ 3. Scientific update on Bundibugyo MCM research and development — World Health Organization https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2026/07/17/default-calendar/scientific-update-on-bundibugyo-mcm-research-and-development Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• Uganda Nears Ebola-Free Mark as DRC Response Falls Behind — July 16, 2026 16.07.2026 8min

  Uganda Ebola response is entering the 42-day clearance countdown as the last patient is set for discharge, while MSF says DRC’s Bundibugyo outbreak has topped 2,000 confirmed cases and needs urgent scale-up. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Uganda set to discharge last Ebola patient, starts countdown to virus-free status - TRT World — TRT World https://www.trtworld.com/article/cc3bc6ad8a61 2. DRC Ebola outbreak response needs urgent scale-up after ... — ReliefWeb https://reliefweb.int/report/democratic-republic-congo/drc-ebola-outbreak-response-needs-urgent-scale-after-two-months 3. DRC and Uganda launch first Ebola contact protection trial - Radio47 — Radio47 https://www.radio47.fm/news/congo-and-uganda-launch-first-ebola-contact-protection-trial-35617/ 4. China CDC experts join intl Ebola fight - Chinadaily.com.cn — China Daily https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/16/WS6a5831d1a310986e2b46583c.html Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• Ebola Response Strains as DRC Spread Reaches Kisangani — July 15, 2026 15.07.2026 5min

  Ebola outbreak DRC reports now center on unknown chains of transmission, expansion to the transport hub of Kisangani, and WHO’s new target product profile for Bundibugyo vaccines, sharpening both field containment and vaccine-development priorities. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Africanews | Ebola: Source of majority of new cases unknown, WHO official says — Africanews https://www.africanews.com/amp/2026/07/14/ebola-source-of-majority-of-new-cases-unknown-who-official-says/ 2. Ebola reaches major transport hub of Kisangani as DR Congo outbreak expands across five provinces | The Eastleigh Voice — The Eastleigh Voice https://eastleighvoice.co.ke/health/379353/ebola-reaches-major-transport-hub-of-kisangani-as-dr-congo-outbreak-expands-across-five-provinces 3. WHO target product profile for Bundibugyo virus disease vaccines, 14 July 2026 — World Health Organization https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/B09835 Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• DRC Ebola response strains as responder infections mount — July 14, 2026 14.07.2026 8min

  Ebola outbreak DRC responders are facing 112 health-worker infections as AP reports confirmed cases nearing 2,000 and Oxford starts the first Bundibugyo vaccine trial, underscoring containment, safety and medical-tool gaps. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention calls for stronger protection of responders - Africa Business Insight — Africa Business Insight https://africabusinessinsight.com/africa-centres-for-disease-control-and/ 2. Why the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history is becoming more challenging - WTOP News — WTOP News https://wtop.com/national/2026/07/why-the-fastest-growing-ebola-outbreak-in-history-is-becoming-more-challenging/ 3. World’s first Phase I Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine trial launched by Oxford Vaccine Group — Oxford Vaccine Group — Oxford Vaccine Group https://www.ovg.ox.ac.uk/news/world2019s-first-phase-i-bundibugyo-ebolavirus-vaccine-trial-launched-by-oxford-vaccine-group 4. Rebels in Congo see Ebola as chance to show governing credentials | The Star — The Star https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/07/13/cut-off-from-kinshasa-congo039s-afcm23-rebels-built-their-own-ebola-response Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• DRC Ebola reaches five provinces, straining treatment centers — July 13, 2026 13.07.2026 5min

  DR Congo Ebola cases are now reported in five provinces, with 1,873 confirmed cases and 672 deaths in a national report. Treatment facilities are at 95.1% bed occupancy as African-led surveillance, labs and cross-border systems scale up. In this episode: Top stories: 1. DR Congo reports Ebola cases in 5 provinces, caseload nears 1,900-Xinhua — Xinhua https://english.news.cn/africa/20260713/842b7abc31ca4771bab0292d7b7893c7/c.html 2. African scientists build Ebola defences - The African Mirror — The African Mirror https://theafricanmirror.africa/news/african-scientists-build-ebola-defences/ Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• Ebola response strain: costs, rumors and genomic clues — July 10, 2026 10.07.2026 10min

  DRC Ebola outbreak response is being squeezed from several sides: ISS warns delayed containment could cost DRC and Uganda billions, BBC verifies misinformation-linked attacks on health workers, and INRB researchers add genomic context. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Delayed containment of Ebola could cost DRC and Uganda billions | ISS Africa — ISS Africa https://issafrica.org/iss-today/delayed-containment-of-ebola-could-cost-drc-and-uganda-billions 2. Ebola misinformation is fuelling attacks on health workers in DR Congo — BBC https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79yj09nd4qo 3. Africanews | Ebola treatment facilities in DRC race to adapt to growing patient needs — Africanews https://www.africanews.com/amp/2026/07/08/ebola-treatment-facilities-in-drc-race-to-adapt-to-growing-patient-needs/ 4. Genomic epidemiology of the ongoing 2026 Bundibugyo Virus Disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Bundibugyo ebolavirus - Virological — Virological https://virological.org/t/genomic-epidemiology-of-the-ongoing-2026-bundibugyo-virus-disease-outbreak-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/1045 5. Step Back: Now that WHO has declared the DRC Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, what does that actually change on the ground — funding, vaccines, staffing, border rules — and what does it not mean despite the global-sounding label? Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• DRC Ebola deaths hit 600 as response strains widen — July 09, 2026 09.07.2026 9min

  Ebola outbreak DRC confirmed deaths reached 600, with 1,759 confirmed cases and two Kisangani illnesses awaiting validation, as front-line pay disputes, hospital pressure, Chinese support and EU preparedness guidance show the response widening beyond eastern Congo. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Confirmed Ebola deaths in DR Congo hit 600 | Ebola News | Al Jazeera — Al Jazeera https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/9/confirmed-ebola-deaths-in-dr-congo-hit-600 2. French Doctor recovers from Ebola as DRC outbreak pushes hospital capacity to 96 - The Standard Health — The Standard Health https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001552175/french-doctor-recovers-from-ebola-as-drc-outbreak-pushes-hospital-capacity-to-96 3. DRC Ebola Crisis: 500+ Deaths Confirmed as Outbreak Spreads to 36 Health Zones - Niger Report — Niger Report https://nigerreport.net/drc-ebola-crisis-500-deaths-confirmed-as-outbreak-spreads-to-36-health-zones/ 4. DRC-China health cooperation fruitful: minister — The Nation https://www.nation.com.pk/09-Jul-2026/drc-china-health-cooperation-fruitful-minister 5. Avian Flu Diary: ECDC: Preparedness and response for imported cases of Ebola disease into an EU/EEA country — Avian Flu Diary https://afludiary.blogspot.com/2026/06/ecdc-preparedness-and-response-for.html Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• DRC Ebola expands as Bundibugyo treatment trials begin — July 08, 2026 08.07.2026 6min

  Ebola outbreak in DRC is still expanding as WHO officials warn it has not stabilized, while clinicians begin Bundibugyo treatment trials and East Africa rehearses cross-border response. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola outbreak in Congo still expanding, not stabilized, WHO official says | The Jerusalem Post — The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/international/article-901732 2. There's no treatment designed for the Ebola strain ravaging DRC. But now there's hope | KGOU - Oklahoma's NPR Source — KGOU https://www.kgou.org/health/2026-07-07/theres-no-treatment-designed-for-the-ebola-strain-ravaging-drc-but-now-theres-hope 3. Eastern Africa ramps up cross-border disease preparedness after regional simulation exercise | The Eastleigh Voice — The Eastleigh Voice https://eastleighvoice.co.ke/index.php/regional/376010/eastern-africa-ramps-up-cross-border-disease-preparedness-after-regional-simulation-exercise Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• Ebola Pushes Pandemic Treaty Back to the Table — July 07, 2026 07.07.2026 5min

  Ebola outbreak in DRC is sharpening WHO pandemic treaty talks, as member states revisit the stalled pathogen access-and-benefit-sharing system meant to govern how samples, data, vaccines, tests and treatments are shared before the next crisis. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Jolted by Ebola, countries try again to finish pandemic treaty | The Straits Times — The Straits Times https://www.straitstimes.com/world/jolted-by-ebola-countries-try-again-to-finish-pandemic-treaty 2. Step Back: When officials talk about “cross-border coordination” for Ebola between DRC and Uganda, what actually has to happen after a contact or suspected case crosses the border — who tracks them, shares lab results, and gets them to care without shutting down everyday travel? Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• DRC Ebola Deaths Pass 500 as Response Scales Up — July 06, 2026 06.07.2026 11min

  Ebola outbreak in DRC has reached 1,561 confirmed cases and 506 deaths, with community transmission still rising as treatment trials begin and the Africa CDC-WHO incident team sets up at Makerere to coordinate cross-border response. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola deaths in DR Congo top 500 amid continued community transmission | The Star — The Star https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/07/06/ebola-deaths-in-dr-congo-top-500-amid-continued-community-transmission 2. Makerere University becomes Africa's new nerve centre in the fight against Ebola - Makerere University News — Makerere University News https://news.mak.ac.ug/2026/07/makerere-university-becomes-africas-new-nerve-centre-in-the-fight-against-ebola/ 3. Q&A: ‘Still Hope’ for Ebola Treatment – DRC’s Muyembe - The Good Men Project — The Good Men Project https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/qa-still-hope-for-ebola-treatment-drcs-muyembe/ 4. Ebola Outbreak: Current Situation | Ebola | CDC — CDC https://www.cdc.gov/ebola/situation-summary/index.html 5. Step Back: If WHO is only now listing the first diagnostic test for Bundibugyo Ebola, how were health teams confirming cases before — and what does a formal test listing actually change for case counts, treatment decisions, and outbreak control? Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• AU Mission and EU Funds Bolster Ebola Response — July 02, 2026 02.07.2026 11min

  Ebola outbreak DRC: Cyril Ramaphosa is leading an AU solidarity mission as Europe opens €4 million for Bundibugyo surveillance, diagnostics and treatment work, while Uganda scales community monitoring near the border. In this episode: Top stories: 1. President Ramaphosa to lead AU Mission to DRC as Africa strengthens Ebola response | SAnews — SAnews https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/president-ramaphosa-lead-au-mission-drc-africa-strengthens-ebola-response 2. Four million to combat Ebola in DRC and Uganda - Africa & Europe — Europe Africa https://www.europesays.com/africa/312027/ 3. 800 Zombo VHTs Trained to Strengthen Ebola Surveillance as Uganda Responds to Outbreak - Plus News — Plus News https://plusnews.ug/800-zombo-vhts-trained-to-strengthen-ebola-surveillance-as-uganda-responds-to-outbreak/ 4. News: Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) - Health Protection Surveillance Centre — Health Protection Surveillance Centre https://www.hpsc.ie/news/ebola-outbreak-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-drc.html 5. Step Back: When officials say Uganda is strengthening Ebola surveillance near the DRC border, what are they actually looking for day to day — and how can they catch real cases without turning every fever or traveler into an Ebola scare? Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• Africa’s Ebola response shifts from alerts to shared logistics — July 01, 2026 01.07.2026 4min

  Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda now has a Continental IMST coordination platform in Kampala, with Uganda pledging warehouse space and faster customs clearance to move medical supplies across the region as Bundibugyo response logistics become the pressure point. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Africa establishes a joint coordination mechanism to combat the Ebola epidemic. — VietnamPlus https://www.vietnam.vn/en/chau-phi-thiet-lap-co-che-dieu-phoi-chung-chong-dich-ebola 2. Uganda boosts regional Ebola logistics — Logupdate Africa https://www.logupdateafrica.com/logistics/uganda-boosts-regional-ebola-logistics-1359649 Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• Bundibugyo Ebola Tests Trust, Tools and Local Response — June 30, 2026 30.06.2026 5min

  Ebola outbreak in DRC is exposing the Bundibugyo strain’s response gaps, from no approved vaccine or treatment to pastors trying to translate public-health guidance into trusted local action amid conflict and aid cuts. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Step Back: When reports say this DRC outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain and officials are testing treatments, does “Ebola” always mean the same virus — and why does the exact Ebola species matter for vaccines, diagnostics, and care? 2. Amid Ebola Outbreak, Congo Pastors Pray and Fight Misinformation - Christianity Today — Christianity Today https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/06/pastors-comfort-grieving-ebola-victims/ Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• DRC Ebola tops 1,200 as response strains go continental — June 29, 2026 29.06.2026 11min

  Ebola outbreak in DRC has reached 1,203 confirmed cases and 321 deaths, while CDC keeps U.S. risk low and Africa CDC mobilizes regional teams and outside funding as Bundibugyo response gaps persist. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola cases in DR Congo top 1,200 - News Street Live — News Street Live https://newsstreetlive.com/ebola-cases-in-dr-congo-top-1200/ 2. Ebola Outbreak: Current Situation | Ebola | CDC — CDC https://www.cdc.gov/ebola/situation-summary/index.html 3. More than a month into DR Congo Ebola outbreak, doctors warn 'this epidemic will last' - France 24 — France 24 https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260626-dr-congo-patients-cured-doctors-warn-outbreak-far-contained 4. Today, 27 June 2026, I had the privilege of giving remarks at the launch and operationalization of the Continental Incident Management Support Team (IMST) in Kampala, Uganda. This marks a historic… | Ntuli Kapologwe — Ntuli Kapologwe https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ntuli-kapologwe-a552829a_today-27-june-2026-i-had-the-privilege-activity-7476662620280872960-L-s8 5. Africa CDC commends China's timely solidarity, strong partnership in fight against Ebola-Xinhua — Xinhua https://english.news.cn/africa/20260626/6bb8683289e445e497c1fb0c8a69ba70/c.html Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• Congo’s Ebola Count Climbs as U.S. Screening Tightens — June 26, 2026 26.06.2026 10min

  Ebola outbreak DRC has reached 1,155 confirmed cases and 304 deaths, as CDC keeps enhanced U.S. entry screening and restrictions in place for certain travelers from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 1,155 | COOL FM | WQXC & WFAT | Battle Creek & Kalamazoo, MI — Thomson Reuters https://wqxc.com/2026/06/25/congo-says-number-of-confirmed-ebola-cases-rises-to-1155/ 2. Information for Travelers Returning from Ebola-Affected Areas - CDC — CDC https://www.cdc.gov/ebola/situation-summary/returning-travelers.html 3. As Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak rages, knowledge gaps still challenge response | Y100 WNCY | Your Home For Country & Fun | Green Bay, WI — Thomson Reuters https://wncy.com/2026/06/25/as-ebola-bundibugyo-outbreak-rages-knowledge-gaps-still-challenge-response/ 4. Rare Ebola strain may spread beyond Congo, study warns — News Medical https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260625/Rare-Ebola-strain-may-spread-beyond-Congo-study-warns.aspx 5. DRC Ebola outbreak surges: more than 1,000 confirmed cases and 267 deaths in first month, UN warns - The African Mirror — The African Mirror https://theafricanmirror.africa/news/drc-ebola-outbreak-surges-more-than-1000-confirmed-cases-and-267-deaths-in-first-month-un-warns/ Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com
• DRC Ebola Outbreak Outruns Response as Aid Appeals Grow — June 25, 2026 25.06.2026 8min

  Ebola outbreak in DRC has risen to 1,118 reported cases, with WHO warning the response is being outpaced as IOM, UNICEF and UNHCR flag funding gaps, child protection risks and dangers for displaced communities. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Roundup: DRC Ebola cases rise to 1,118, WHO warns outbreak outpacing response — Africa Leader http://www.africaleader.com/news/279146262/roundup-drc-ebola-cases-rise-to-1118-who-warns-outbreak-outpacing-response 2. IOM Seeks USD 55.8 Million to Prevent Regional Spread of Ebola - Democratic Republic of the Congo | ReliefWeb — International Organization for Migration https://reliefweb.int/report/democratic-republic-congo/iom-seeks-usd-558-million-prevent-regional-spread-ebola 3. Congo-Kinshasa: As Ebola Cases Hit 1,000, Almost 3 Million Children and Adolescents Face Rising Risks in Eastern DR Congo - Unicef - allAfrica.com — AllAfrica https://allafrica.com/stories/202606230054.html 4. Congo-Kinshasa: UNHCR Warns Ebola Outbreak Threatens Displaced Communities in DR Congo and Beyond - allAfrica.com — AllAfrica https://allafrica.com/stories/202606230470.html Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com