Ebola Response Strains as DRC Cases Rise and Uganda Confirms Spread — May 27, 2026

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 [email protected]