Ebola Response Strains as DRC Suspected Cases Climb — May 22, 2026

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 [email protected]