WHO Moves to Ituri as CDC Tightens Ebola Travel Advice — June 01, 2026

WHO Ebola response in DRC and Uganda moved to the outbreak epicenter as Tedros visited Ituri, confirmed recoveries were reported, and CDC advised avoiding nonessential travel to affected eastern DRC provinces amid Bundibugyo transmission with no approved vaccine or treatment. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Situational report updates on the Ebola Disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda - NICD — NICD https://www.nicd.ac.za/ebola-bundibugyo-virus-outbreak-situation-report-drc-uganda/ 2. WHO chief arrives in DR Congo to address Ebola outbreak | CIDRAP — CIDRAP https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ebola/who-chief-arrives-dr-congo-address-ebola-outbreak 3. WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as new treatment center opens in Congo | PBS News — PBS NewsHour https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/who-chief-reports-5-ebola-recoveries-as-new-treatment-center-opens-in-congo 4. Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Level 3 - Level 3 - Reconsider Nonessential Travel - Travel Health Notices | Travelers' Health | CDC — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level3/ebola-democratic-republic-of-the-congo 5. Ebola spreads as new cases confirmed in Uganda | DW News — DW News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By8dSCAk_n8 Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]