DRC Ebola Suspected Cases Pass 900 as Response Gaps Widen — May 26, 2026

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 [email protected]