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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 19 MIN

Why the WHO declared an Ebola emergency

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The World Health Organisation has declared a global health emergency over a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the first time this strain has caused an outbreak in over a decade, and right now there is no approved vaccine or treatment for it. Today we’ll bring you up to speed on everything you need to know about the outbreak and what it means around the world. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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