DRC Ebola deaths top 1,000 as travel rules tighten — July 23, 2026

DRC Ebola outbreak deaths have topped 1,000 by Africa CDC’s count, with Bundibugyo cases still outrunning contact tracing. U.S. entry restrictions are also under scrutiny after Americans were quarantined at a New York military base and Africa CDC urged relief for Uganda. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,000 people | Newser — Newser https://www.newser.com/article/154413267e8816b82c7561c352b90321/congos-ebola-outbreak-has-killed-over-1000-people.html 2. US quarantined citizens at New York military base after return from Congo, sources say | 102.7 WBOW | The Valley's Greatest Hits | Terre Haute, IN — Reuters https://1027wbow.com/2026/07/22/us-quarantined-citizens-at-new-york-military-base-after-return-from-congo-sources-say/ 3. Africa CDC says US should lift Ebola travel restrictions on Uganda — African Insider https://www.africaninsider.com/world/africa-cdc-says-us-lift-ebola-travel-restrictions-uganda/ 4. Democratic Republic of the Congo - Traveler view | Travelers' Health | CDC — CDC https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/democratic-republic-of-congo 5. AfDB unveils US$13m Ebola response package for DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan - Africa Business Insight — Africa Business Insight https://africabusinessinsight.com/afdb-unveils-us13m-ebola-response-package-for-dr-congo-uganda-and-south-sudan/ Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]