Ebola Watch

DRC Ebola outbreak controls are tightening: Uganda ordered 21-day supervised quarantine for students arriving from Congo, while CDC restricts recent DRC travelers bound for the U.S. and Science reports WHO-backed Ervebo testing amid uncertainty over Bundibugyo protection. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Gov’t orders mandatory 21-day quarantine for students travelling from DRC | Monitor — Monitor https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/gov-t-orders-mandatory-21-day-quarantine-for-students-travelling-from-drc-5593278 2. ‘Mismatched’ vaccine being rolled out against Ebola outbreak — Science https://www.science.org/content/article/mismatched-vaccine-being-rolled-out-against-ebola-outbreak 3. Africa CDC Warns Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Is Spreading Rapidly Beyond Its Epicentre – TVN-WORLD — TVN-WORLD https://tvnworld.com/africa-cdc-warns-congos-ebola-outbreak-is-spreading-rapidly-beyond-its-epicentre/ 4. 5 challenges Congo faces in containing its fast-moving Ebola outbreak | 24 Seven — 24 Seven https://24seven.news/2026/09/13/5-challenges-congo-faces-in-containing-its-fast-moving-ebola-outbreak/ 5. Information for Travelers Returning from Ebola-Affected Areas | Ebola | CDC — CDC https://www.cdc.gov/ebola/situation-summary/returning-travelers.html Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

Ebola outbreak DRC has reached Sud-Ubangi after a confirmed Bundibugyo case linked to travel through Rwanda and Uganda, even as officials report a downward case trend they say is not yet a confirmed peak. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola Reaches Sud-Ubangi Province in DRC After Travel Thr... — HeadlinesBriefing https://headlinesbriefing.com/market/bloomberg-markets/ebola-reaches-sud-ubangi-province-in-drc-after-travel-through-rwanda-and-uganda-c40a85be 2. DR Congo Ebola cases show downward trend, but peak not yet confirmed: health official-Xinhua — Xinhua https://english.news.cn/20260910/e39800ad76be4473b211e943894d537a/c.html 3. Congolese, South Sudanese flee DRC to Ibba County amid Ebola fears – CONVEN.ORG | HOME — CONVEN.ORG https://conven.org/south-sudan/news/congolese-south-sudanese-flee-drc-to-ibba-county-amid-ebola-fears/ 4. What Outbreak Metrics Can and Cannot Tell Us About the Ebola ... — Infection Control Today https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/what-outbreak-metrics-can-cannot-tell-us-ebola-drc-response Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DRC Ebola outbreak reports 6,686 confirmed cases and 3,226 deaths, as WHO says treatment capacity must rise to about 3,000 beds. Burial teams and displaced families in Ituri show how response pressure is colliding with insecurity and exhaustion. In this episode: Top stories: 1. DRC Requires 1,600 Additional Beds as Ebola Cases Reach 6,686 — WHO – Medafrica Times — Medafrica Times https://medafricatimes.com/46855-drc-requires-1600-additional-beds-as-ebola-cases-reach-6686-who.html 2. Number of deaths from Ebola exceeds 3,200 in DRC – Telegraph — Telegraph https://telegra.ph/Number-of-deaths-from-Ebola-exceeds-3200-in-DRC-09-08 3. Congo’s Ebola burial teams battle community anger, fatigue and fear of infection | Health Wellness | miamitimesonline.com — Miami Times Online https://www.miamitimesonline.com/lifestyles/health_wellness/congo-s-ebola-burial-teams-battle-community-anger-fatigue-and-fear-of-infection/article_83d4c088-2b05-4348-8de3-a911549f5af3.html 4. MSF DRCongo: Plaine Savo camp - A daily struggle to survive - Democratic Republic of the Congo | ReliefWeb — ReliefWeb https://reliefweb.int/report/democratic-republic-congo/msf-drcongo-plaine-savo-camp-daily-struggle-survive Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DRC Ebola outbreak counts rose to 6,604 confirmed cases and 3,175 deaths, while Uganda and South Sudan formalized cross-border health cooperation and AVSI expanded preparedness work in the Kivus. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola Cases in DR Congo Reach 6,600 - Public Health Institute | NAMPA — NAMPA https://www.nampa.org/text/23009392 2. DRC Races to ‘Get Ahead of the Virus’ - Africa Defense Forum — Africa Defense Forum https://adf-magazine.com/2026/09/drc-races-to-get-ahead-of-the-virus/ 3. South Sudan, Uganda sign health pack agreement  – East African Vanguard — East African Vanguard https://eastafricanvanguard.com/south-sudan-uganda-sign-agreement/ 4. Ebola outbreak DRC: REACT strengthens preparedness | AVSI — AVSI https://www.avsi.org/en/news-and-press/news/ebola-outbreak-drc-react Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DRC Ebola outbreak responders received 52 tonnes of Tanzanian medical aid as laboratory-confirmed cases were reported at 6,342 and deaths at 3,072, sharpening pressure on regional logistics, surveillance, and care capacity. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Tanzania delivers 52 tonnes of medical aid to DRC for Ebola response | The Guardian — IPP Media https://www.ippmedia.co.tz/the-guardian/news/read/tanzania-delivers-52-tonnes-of-medical-aid-to-drc-for-ebola-response-2026-09-07-152342 2. DR Congo Ebola Deaths Pass 3,000 as Outbreak Deepens - Fence Africa24 — Fence Africa24 https://fenceafrica24.com/dr-congo-ebola-outbreak-deaths-3000/ 3. Step Back: As reports describe Ebola cases in several categories, what is the difference between a confirmed, probable, and suspected case—and how can mixing those numbers distort our understanding of whether the outbreak is actually growing? Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DRC Ebola outbreak reports put Lita at 226 confirmed cases and 120 deaths, while Uganda bars eastern DRC mourners from King Oyo’s burial and a Reuters report flags a new confirmed case in rebel-held North Kivu after a local all-clear. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola in Ituri: 226 confirmed cases, including 120 deaths in Lita (Chief Medical Doctor of the health zone) - ACP — Agence Congolaise de Presse (ACP) https://acp.cd/anglais/ebola-in-ituri-226-confirmed-cases-including-120-deaths-in-lita-chief-medical-doctor-of-the-health-zone/ 2. Uganda blocks DRC mourners from King Oyo burial - The Observer Media Ltd — The Observer https://observer.ug/news/uganda-blocks-drc-mourners-from-king-oyo-burial/ 3. Rebel-held eastern Congo records new Ebola case after declaring outbreak over — Reuters https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/news/rebel-held-eastern-congo-records-new-ebola-case-after-declaring-outbreak-over/ar-AA2bycon 4. Children with Ebola in the DRC lack tailored treatment | UA.NEWS — UA.NEWS https://ua.news/en/health/u-dr-kongo-ditiam-z-eboloiu-brakuie-adaptovanogo-likuvannia Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DRC Ebola outbreak reports have reached 6,250 cases and 3,039 deaths, with officials turning to phone-data movement analysis and a newly WHO-listed rapid test as responders warn contact tracing, funding, and treatment capacity still lag the spread. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola case counts reach 6,250 in DR Congo outbreak - CIDRAP — CIDRAP https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ebola/ebola-case-counts-reach-6250-dr-congo-outbreak 2. Congo-Kinshasa: Response Must Outpace Spread of Ebola - UN Relief Chief - allAfrica.com — AllAfrica https://allafrica.com/stories/202609020187.html 3. WHO Grants Emergency Use Listing for Cepheid's Xpert® Hemorrhagic Fever Panel Test to Support Ebola Outbreak Response in the DRC — PR Newswire https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/who-grants-emergency-use-listing-for-cepheids-xpert-hemorrhagic-fever-panel-test-to-support-ebola-outbreak-response-in-the-drc-302869202.html Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DRC Ebola outbreak response is under new pressure as WHO urges scale-up, payroll failures disrupt checkpoint reporting, and schools reopen amid Bundibugyo transmission. The stakes are contact tracing, responder capacity, and whether chains of transmission can be found fast enough. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola response must be scaled up, says WHO | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT — The Canberra Times https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9342767/ebola-response-must-be-scaled-up-says-who/ 2. Congo Keeps Struggling to Pay the People Fighting Its Ebola Outbreaks | Today News — Livemint https://www.livemint.com/news/congo-keeps-struggling-to-pay-the-people-fighting-its-ebola-outbreaks-11788401774149.html 3. Characteristics and Monitoring of the 2026 Outbreak of Ebola ... - CDC — CDC https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/75/wr/mm7535e1.htm 4. Ebola disease outbreak 2026: How MSF is responding — Doctors Without Borders https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/ebola-disease-outbreak-2026-how-msf-responding 5. DRC: Ebola fears grow as children return to school - Al Jazeera — Al Jazeera https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/1/drc-ebola-fears-grow-as-children-return-to-school Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

WHO’s Ebola Bundibugyo emergency committee says the DRC outbreak still meets PHEIC criteria, but not pandemic-emergency criteria, as Member States begin a new IHR implementation committee shaped by COVID-era coordination failures. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Second meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee on the epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – Meeting report — World Health Organization https://www.who.int/news/item/28-08-2026-second-meeting-of-the-ihr-emergency-committee-on-the-epidemic-of-ebola-bundibugyo-virus-disease-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo---meeting-report 2. WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the First Meeting of the States Parties Committee for the Implementation of the International Health Regulations – 31 August 2026 — World Health Organization https://www.who.int/news-room/speeches/item/who-director-general-s-opening-remarks-at-the-first-meeting-of-the-states-parties-committee-for-the-implementation-of-the-international-health-regulations-31-august-2026 Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

WHO reports 4,686 confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola cases tied to the DRC outbreak as of August 12, while Uganda response lessons and Congo safe-burial reporting show why contact tracing, risk communication, and community trust still matter. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus - Democratic Republic of the Congo — World Health Organization https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2026-DON615 2. I Responded to Ebola in Uganda. Here’s What I Learned. | Project HOPE | Advancing Global Health & Saving Lives — Project HOPE https://www.projecthope.org/news-stories/story/i-responded-to-ebola-in-uganda-heres-what-i-learned/ Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DRC Ebola outbreak health authorities reported 5,945 confirmed cases across six provinces and deaths above 2,800, while Africa CDC warned infections may be far higher; vaccination, MSF treatment capacity, and Ugandan antibody preparedness are racing to close response gaps. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola death toll exceeds 2,800 in DR Congo as cases mount — Anadolu Agency https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/ebola-death-toll-exceeds-2-800-in-dr-congo-as-cases-mount/4041610 2. Health workers in Congo receive Ebola vaccine amid outbreak - The Bold News — The Bold News https://theboldnews.com/health-workers-in-congo-receive-ebola-vaccine-amid-outbreak/ 3. Congo Ebola outbreak may be 3 times larger than official count: Africa CDC | ABS Africa TV — ABS Africa TV https://absafricatv.com/congo-ebola-outbreak-may-be-3-times-larger-than-official-count-africa-cdc/ 4. MSF opens new Ebola Treatment Centre in Beni, DRC — Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) https://prezly.msf.org.uk/msf-opens-new-ebola-treatment-centre-in-beni-drc 5. US steps up Ebola support to Uganda with delivery of antibody treatment — The Independent (Uganda) https://www.independent.co.ug/us-steps-up-ebola-support-to-uganda-with-delivery-of-antibody-treatment/ Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DRC Ebola outbreak response is shifting toward Congo River transport corridors as officials weigh Kinshasa risk, while WHO committee participation, Chinese aid, and IOM mobility mapping point to a wider logistics-and-partnership phase. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Foreign Ministry: Russian experts join WHO emergency committee to combat Ebola - African Initiative - news agency — African Initiative - news agency https://afrinz.ru/en/2026/08/foreign-ministry-russian-experts-join-who-emergency-committee-to-combat-ebola/ 2. DR Congo health minister hails China as priority health partner-Xinhua — Xinhua https://english.news.cn/20260827/4b65a3632f754fcb986fabb1728dec9b/c.html 3. Population Mobility Mapping (PMM) Report for Bundibugyo Virus disease (BVD) Preparedness in Lubero Territory and Butembo City, DRC (03 - 05 July 2026) - Democratic Republic of the Congo | ReliefWeb — ReliefWeb https://reliefweb.int/report/democratic-republic-congo/population-mobility-mapping-pmm-report-bundibugyo-virus-disease-bvd-preparedness-lubero-territory-and-butembo-city-drc-03-05-july-2026 Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

Africa CDC and regional leaders are pressing donors to move Ebola funds faster into DRC response work, while new Bundibugyo vaccine-serology data underscores how uncertain the medical-tool picture remains. In this episode: Top stories: 1. African Leaders Call For Faster Funding, As DRC Ebola Outbreak Spreads | Science Nigeria — Science Nigeria https://sciencenigeria.com/african-leaders-call-for-faster-funding-as-drc-ebola-outbreak-spreads/ 2. Step Back: With more than 1,000 Ebola deaths now reported in the DRC, why might vaccines and treatments still fail to prevent so many deaths—and what can health officials learn from vaccination, contact-tracing, and treatment-center data about where the response is breaking down? 3. [Articles] Bundibugyo virus glycoprotein seroreactivity following recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus–Zaire Ebola virus glycoprotein vaccination in outbreak-affected populations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a longitudinal cohort study – Science Feed — Science Feed https://science-feed.com/articles-bundibugyo-virus-glycoprotein-seroreactivity-following-recombinant-vesicular-stomatitis-virus-zaire-ebola-virus-glycoprotein-vaccination-in-outbreak-affected-populations-of-the-demo/ Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DRC Ebola outbreak response is tightening: WHO has updated temporary recommendations on surveillance, infection control, mobility and mass gatherings, while the Red Cross says 12 volunteers have been injured in 11 violent incidents. The operational risk is losing contact tracing, safe burials and treatment access. In this episode: Top stories: 1. After 100 days of the deadliest Ebola outbreak, it can be stopped. Here’s how | Jean Kaseya and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus | The Guardian — The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/aug/24/ebola-100-days-deadliest-outbreak-disease-communities-who 2. Ebola Emergency Committee Convenes for Congo Outbreak | Mirage News — Mirage News https://www.miragenews.com/ebola-emergency-committee-convenes-for-congo-1732407/ 3. DRC: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement condemns attacks on its volunteers and staff [EN/PT/ZH] - Democratic Republic of the Congo — ReliefWeb https://reliefweb.int/report/democratic-republic-congo/drc-international-red-cross-and-red-crescent-movement-condemns-attacks-its-volunteers-and-staff-enptzh 4. What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult? — Yahoo News Canada https://ca.news.yahoo.com/ebola-why-stopping-latest-outbreak-121242647.html 5. Step Back: Once Ebola cases are confirmed, what does it take to stop transmission on the ground—and how do violence, disrupted travel, and funding cuts interfere with contact tracing, vaccination, and treatment? Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DRC Ebola outbreak data show 5,514 recorded cases and 2,642 deaths as of Saturday, including 317 deaths in seven days, as responders weigh Ervebo vaccination for a Bundibugyo outbreak where protection remains uncertain. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Congo's Ebola outbreak records one of its highest weekly death tolls yet - Netscape News — Netscape News https://member.compuserve.com/news/health/story/0001/20260824/06f39ce4dc7dfd2dbcaf509b6e6ecbe5 Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DRC Ebola outbreak figures from the health ministry reached 5,375 confirmed cases and 2,557 deaths through August 20, as UN officials warn growth is outpacing the response and regional partners move to reinforce river corridors, border posts, and South Sudan support. In this episode: Top stories: 1. 2,500 dead and rising -- UN says DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially' | AFP.com — Agence France-Presse https://www-pp.afp.com/en/2500-dead-and-rising-un-says-dr-congo-ebola-outbreak-growing-exponentially 2. DR Congo Ebola: ‘The epidemic is growing exponentially’ – HCNTimes.com — HCNTimes https://hcntimes.com/dr-congo-ebola-the-epidemic-is-growing-exponentially/ 3. DR Congo launches Ebola prevention initiative along Congo River amid spread concerns-Xinhua — Xinhua News Agency https://english.news.cn/20260821/3015e54e6cf34cd9a59387a0556309e0/c.html 4. STATEMENT BY THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE EAST, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA HEALTH COMMUNITY (ECSA-HC), DR. NTULI KAPOLOGWE - ECSA-Health Community — East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) https://ecsahc.org/ecsa-hc-launches-regional-cross-border-ebola-preparedness-and-response-intervention/ Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

Ebola outbreak DRC response is getting 70,000 Ervebo doses, with 20,000 set aside for a Phase 3 trial and 50,000 for frontline and health workers, even as protection against Bundibugyo remains uncertain. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Congo to receive 70000 doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine ... — PBS NewsHour https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/congo-to-receive-70000-doses-of-ervebo-ebola-vaccine-which-was-effective-in-past-outbreaks Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

Ebola outbreak DRC remains far from controlled as WHO warns transmission is outpacing containment, with nearly 5,000 cases and more than 2,300 deaths reported. Response officials say resources, beds, and contact tracing are still lagging the Bundibugyo outbreak’s spread. In this episode: Top stories: 1. DRC’s Ebola outbreak ‘far from being under control’ | The Manila Times — The Manila Times https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/world/americas-emea/drcs-ebola-outbreak-far-from-being-under-control/2408419 2. WHO says Congo Ebola outbreak can still be brought under control within three months | Sri Lanka News | Ada Derana | Truth First — Ada Derana https://adaderana.lk/news/cmsyue7ua0008356p51djj1t5 3. No Ebola cases found on quarantined river boat, Congo authorities say — Mizonews https://mizonews.net/politics/17801/ Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

WHO says the DRC Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak remains a public health emergency of international concern, with nearly 5,000 infections, more than 2,300 deaths, and high risk of further spread across Congo and borders. In this episode: Top stories: 1. WHO chief says Ebola outbreak in DR Congo remains 'public health emergency of international concern' — Anadolu Ajansı https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/who-chief-says-ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo-remains-public-health-emergency-of-international-concern/4030995 2. WHO warns DRC Ebola epidemic poses high risk of further spread-Xinhua — Xinhua https://english.news.cn/20260818/2694e81fcffb4a238ca99ff18dc45f44/c.html 3. Ebola Outbreak: Current Situation — CDC https://www.cdc.gov/ebola/situation-summary/index.html Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DRC Ebola outbreak is now the second-most lethal on record, with Reuters citing 4,945 confirmed cases and 2,325 deaths; reports point to surveillance strain, unpaid health workers, and new WHO-Wellcome funding for community evidence. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Explainer-How Congo’s Ebola outbreak became the second-most lethal on record | MWC Sandbox/Syndication — Reuters https://d2233.cms.socastsrm.com/2026/08/17/explainer-how-congos-ebola-outbreak-became-the-second-most-lethal-on-record/ 2. Ebola Efforts Fail in Congo as Unpaid Health Workers Strike — African Angle https://africanangle.com/ebola-contact-congo-unpaid-health-workers-strike/ 3. Strengthening the Bundibugyo virus disease response through community evidence | Caribbean News Global — Caribbean News Global https://caribbeannewsglobal.com/strengthening-the-bundibugyo-virus-disease-response-through-community-evidence/ 4. Step Back: When reports cite thousands of Ebola cases and a rising death toll, how are confirmed, probable, and suspected cases counted—and why can totals differ so sharply between official updates and headlines? Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

Ebola outbreak DRC now stands at 4,843 confirmed cases and 2,272 deaths, with six provinces affected, U.S. travel controls extended, and a WHO-linked drug trial drawing ethics objections from frontline clinicians. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus — World Health Organization https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2026-DON615 2. DRC: Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Rises to 2,272 – Africa news eng — Africa News https://africanews.dz/eng/index.php/2026/08/16/drc-ebola-outbreak-death-toll-rises-to-2272/ 3. CDC Extends Ebola-Related Travel Restrictions Through September 11, 2026 - Erickson Immigration Group — Erickson Immigration Group https://eiglaw.com/cdc-extends-ebola-related-travel-restrictions-through-september-11-2026/ 4. Exhausted health workers in Congo struggle to keep up as Ebola outpaces contact tracing - ABC News — ABC News https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/exhausted-health-workers-congo-struggle-ebola-outpaces-contact-135666691 5. Ebola doctors ‘step back’ from WHO in drug trial ethics row — Yahoo News https://ca.news.yahoo.com/ebola-doctors-step-back-drug-132108446.html Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

Ebola outbreak DRC has spread to a sixth province, with fresh reports citing 4,566 confirmed cases and 2,128 deaths. WHO says its PARTNERS treatment trial has reached 100 patients, but financing and access remain major constraints. In this episode: Top stories: 1. DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to a sixth province | News | Al Jazeera — Al Jazeera https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/13/dr-congo-ebola-outbreak-spreads-to-a-sixth-province 2. WHO Ebola Update | Rev — World Health Organization https://www.rev.com/transcripts/who-ebola-update Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DR Congo Ebola outbreak has reached 4,449 confirmed cases and 2,061 deaths, as WHO warns it is on track to surpass the 2014–16 West Africa outbreak without faster contact tracing, isolation capacity and field staffing. In this episode: Top stories: 1. DR Congo Ebola outbreak on track to be largest in history — CIDRAP https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ebola/dr-congo-ebola-outbreak-track-be-largest-history 2. Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda — European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/ebola-outbreak-democratic-republic-congo-and-uganda Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DRC Ebola outbreak deaths have passed 2,000, with government data showing 4,381 confirmed cases and WHO sequencing indicating transmission began months before the May declaration, leaving responders chasing a Bundibugyo outbreak with no approved vaccine or treatment. In this episode: Top stories: 1. DRC Ebola death toll passes 2,000 amid fastest-growing outbreak on record | Ebola News | Al Jazeera — Al Jazeera https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/11/drc-ebola-death-toll-passes-2000-amid-fastest-growing-outbreak-on-record 2. Ebola deaths surge past 2,000 – as outbreak spread for months undetected | The Independent — The Independent https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/ebola-deaths-congo-virus-cases-b3031052.html 3. Congo's fast-moving Ebola outbreak started month before it ... — PBS NewsHour https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/congos-fast-moving-ebola-outbreak-started-month-before-it-was-declared-who-says Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

CDC Ebola travel guidance says travelers recently in DRC cannot board U.S.-bound commercial flights, while WHO advisers back an Ervebo trial and MSF details treatment research in Bunia. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Information for Travelers Returning from Ebola-Affected Areas - CDC — CDC https://www.cdc.gov/ebola/situation-summary/returning-travelers.html 2. WHO experts recommend testing licensed Ebola vaccine against Bundibugyo virus in Congo — Anadolu Agency https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/who-experts-recommend-testing-licensed-ebola-vaccine-against-bundibugyo-virus-in-congo/4021415 3. update-qa-on-ebola-clinical-trials-in-bunia — Médecins Sans Frontières https://prezly.msf.org.uk/update-qa-on-ebola-clinical-trials-in-bunia 4. Ebola Caseload in Congo Tops 4,000 as Child Deaths Rise and Health System Crumbles — Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/ebola-caseload-in-congo-tops-4000-no-sign-of-slowing-down-1.500633243 Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

Africa CDC and WHO are pressing for urgent, community-led containment in the DRC Ebola outbreak as Africa CDC reports 3,973 confirmed cases and 1,801 deaths, with contact tracing still below target. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola outbreak in DR Congo demands enhanced response, global solidarity: Africa CDC-Xinhua — Xinhua https://english.news.cn/africa/20260807/49421455983e4989b6feb69a819a5874/c.html Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

Ebola outbreak DRC response gets a new U.S. commitment of $242 million for DRC and Uganda, while MSF presses for stronger surveillance, community engagement, and humanitarian access as Bundibugyo transmission strains the regional response. In this episode: Top stories: 1. US commits additional $242 million to combat Ebola in DRC and Uganda — Kenya Broadcasting Corporation https://www.kbc.co.ke/us-commits-additional-242-million-to-combat-ebola-in-drc-and-uganda/ 2. Ebola emergency in Congo as cases reach 3,802 and deaths 1,707 - NOCUTNEWS — NOCUTNEWS https://en.nocutnews.co.kr/news/6558563 3. Ebola disease outbreak 2026: How MSF is responding — Doctors Without Borders https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/ebola-disease-outbreak-2026-how-msf-responding 4. Step Back: With Ebola now reported in displacement sites in Ituri and response efforts spanning the DRC-Uganda border, what are the main ways transmission is happening today—and which practical measures are most effective at interrupting it? Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DRC Ebola outbreak: health officials report 3,874 cases and 1,751 deaths through August 3, while Uganda, WHO and Africa CDC push regional health-security coordination after Uganda contained its outbreak but faces spillover risk from Congo. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola outbreak grows to 3,874 cases, 1,751 deaths — Outbreak News Today https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/ebola-outbreak-grows-to-3874-cases 2. Uganda, WHO and Africa CDC deepen collaboration to strengthen regional health security - Uganda | ReliefWeb — ReliefWeb https://reliefweb.int/report/uganda/uganda-who-and-africa-cdc-deepen-collaboration-strengthen-regional-health-security 3. Fastest-Growing Ebola Outbreak in DRC Hits 3,605 Cases — Response Strained by Conflict and Funding Shortfalls - CRBC News — CRBC News https://www.crbcnews.com/articles/6a70fe0755a5122a0fdeede9 Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

Ebola outbreak in DRC has pushed the reported death toll above 1,600, while fear of isolation is keeping some pregnant women from care and China has sent another expert team to support surveillance, treatment and testing. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola outbreak death toll tops 1,600 - by Robert Herriman — Outbreak News Today https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/ebola-outbreak-death-toll-tops-1600 2. More pregnant women are dying in Congo as they avoid hospitals over Ebola - ABC News — ABC News https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/pregnant-women-dying-congo-avoid-hospitals-ebola-135316943 3. China sends third medical expert team to DRC for Ebola response – aimnews.org — aimnews.org https://aimnews.org/2026/08/03/china-sends-third-medical-expert-team-to-drc-for-ebola-response/ Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

Ebola outbreak DRC: WHO says Bundibugyo virus transmission has expanded to five provinces and 3,605 confirmed cases, making it Congo’s largest Ebola outbreak; U.S. risk remains low, while Uganda’s rapid containment offers a sharp contrast. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus — World Health Organization https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2026-DON614 2. Ebola Outbreak: Current Situation — CDC https://www.cdc.gov/ebola/situation-summary/index.html 3. How Virunga Park protects people and gorillas from Ebola in eastern DRC | News | Al Jazeera — Al Jazeera https://1-e8259.azureedge.net/news/2026/8/2/how-virunga-park-protects-people-and-gorillas-from-ebola-in-eastern-drc 4. Why Uganda Contained Ebola While the Virus Surged in DR Congo - CRBC News — BBC News https://www.crbcnews.com/articles/6a6ec379c99c8e5d7545439c Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DRC Ebola outbreak deaths have passed 1,500 as Congo’s Bundibugyo surge outpaces response work, while France reports a confirmed case in a doctor returning from the DRC and UK monitors flag retrospective data reconciliation. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Congo says the death toll in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has passed 1,500 | National News | kvoa.com — KVOA https://www.kvoa.com/news/national/congo-says-the-death-toll-in-fastest-growing-ebola-outbreak-has-passed-1-500/article_ce722c89-8ce4-5654-b1d6-ba64df4235f9.html 2. France confirms first Ebola case in doctor returning from DR Congo | Al Jazeera Mirror — Al Jazeera https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/news/2026/6/24/france-confirms-first-ebola-case-in-doctor-returning-from-dr-congo 3. Outbreaks under monitoring: week 30 (week ending 26 ... — GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/outbreaks-under-monitoring-in-2026/outbreaks-under-monitoring-week-30-week-ending-26-july-2026 4. Uganda declares Ebola outbreak over, but Congo remains facing a serious epidemic. — Báo An ninh Thủ đô https://www.vietnam.vn/en/uganda-tuyen-bo-het-dich-ebola-congo-van-doi-mat-dich-benh-nghiem-trong 5. Q&A: Why humanitarian aid is crucial to stopping the Ebola outbreak | Al Jazeera Mirror — Al Jazeera Mirror https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/news/2026/6/28/qa-why-humanitarian-aid-is-crucial-to-stopping-the-ebola-outbreak Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

Uganda declared its Ebola outbreak over after 42 days with no new cases, while neighboring DRC’s Bundibugyo outbreak has topped 3,200 confirmed cases and spread to five provinces. In this episode: Top stories: 1. UGANDA DECLARES THE END OF THE 2026 EBOLA ... — Uganda Media Centre https://mediacentre.go.ug/press-room/uganda-declares-the-end-of-the-2026-ebola-disease-outbreak-s9m4 2. DR Congo Ebola cases rise to 3,200 as outbreak spreads to five provinces - Naturenews.africa — Naturenews.africa https://naturenews.africa/dr-congo-ebola-cases-rise-to-3200-as-outbreak-spreads-to-five-provinces/ 3. Step Back: When headlines report wildly different totals for the DRC outbreak, how do health officials distinguish confirmed, probable and suspected Ebola cases—and which figures actually tell us whether the outbreak is growing or coming under control? Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DRC Ebola outbreak responders are contending with misinformation as another barrier in an already strained Bundibugyo response, adding a communications challenge to transmission, security, and access pressures. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Misinformation emerges as major obstacle in DRC Ebola fight - Chinadaily.com.cn — Chinadaily.com.cn https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/28/WS6a68bdc5a310986e2b467c66.html Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DRC Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak expanded to 47 affected health zones, with ReliefWeb reporting 460 additional confirmed cases and 248 confirmed deaths since July 12, as WHO pushes a new diagnostic test and treatment trial. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak: Democratic Republic of the Congo — ReliefWeb https://reliefweb.int/report/democratic-republic-congo/ebola-bundibugyo-virus-disease-outbreak-democratic-republic-congo-uganda-weekly-external-situation-report-10-data-19-july-2026 2. WHO Introduces Ebola Test, Launches Treatment Trial — Medscape https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/who-introduces-ebola-test-launches-treatment-trial-2026a1000pac?src= 3. Step Back: With WHO introducing a new diagnostic and treatment trial for Bundibugyo virus, how do responders determine whether Ebola tools developed for other virus species will work—and what do they use while that evidence is still being gathered? Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DRC Ebola outbreak reports now put confirmed infections just shy of 3,000, with transmission across eastern provinces, South Sudan border concerns, and security strains around treatment centers shaping the response. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola outbreak nears 3,000 cases as South Sudan spread raises Kenya border concerns — The Standard https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001553845/ebola-outbreak-nears-3000-cases-as-south-sudan-spread-raises-kenya-border-concerns 2. After an Ebola centre was attacked, peacekeepers moved in next door - The Orlando Advocate — The Orlando Advocate https://orlandoadvocate.com/after-an-ebola-centre-was-attacked-peacekeepers-moved-in-next-door/ 3. DRC Ebola Death Toll Surges Past 1,300 As Health Officials Warn Virus 'Spreading Like Wildfire' — Headlines & Global News https://www.hngn.com/articles/272298/20260723/drc-ebola-death-toll-surpasses-1000-fastest-fatal-surge-record-who-says.htm Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DRC Ebola outbreak confirmed cases have risen to 2,973, including 1,309 deaths, as Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka presses faster logistics and a Bunia treatment-center strike exposes frontline pay failures. In this episode: Top stories: 1. DR Congo reports nearly 3,000 Ebola cases as PM calls for faster response-Xinhua — Xinhua https://english.news.cn/africa/20260725/bb9ce8c84d4d4e6592777171d28545fc/c.html 2. More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo near 3,000, including over 1,300 deaths | National/World News | news-gazette.com — News-Gazette https://www.news-gazette.com/news/nation-world/more-health-workers-strike-as-ebola-cases-in-congo-near-3-000-including-over-1/article_bc06a440-51d2-5678-a65a-8d219c2ca116.html 3. Step Back: With DRC and Uganda responding to Bundibugyo Ebola while a tailored vaccine is only entering its first human trial, how different is this virus from the Ebola strain existing vaccines target—and what protective tools can responders use right now? Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

Ebola outbreak in DRC has passed 1,000 reported deaths as officials struggle with contact tracing, while New England Journal of Medicine findings suggest existing Zaire Ebola vaccines may offer partial Bundibugyo antibody response as outbreak-specific trials begin. In this episode: Top stories: 1. What experts are saying as Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda kills more that 1,000 people - ABC News — ABC News https://abcnews.com/Health/wireStory/experts-ebola-outbreak-congo-uganda-kills-1000-people-135013638 2. Health workers do not have a good handle on Ebola outbreak : NPR — NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/07/23/g-s1-134959/ebola-outbreak-democratic-republic-congo 3. MSF says health workers in DR Congo are struggling to prevent Ebola spread | Africanews — Africanews https://www.africanews.com/2026/07/23/msf-says-health-workers-in-dr-congo-are-struggling-to-prevent-ebola-spread/ 4. Existing vaccines induce antibody response against the Ebolavirus that's driving Congo outbreak | CIDRAP — CIDRAP https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ebola/existing-vaccines-induce-antibody-response-against-ebolavirus-thats-driving-congo-outbreak Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DRC Ebola outbreak deaths have topped 1,000 by Africa CDC’s count, with Bundibugyo cases still outrunning contact tracing. U.S. entry restrictions are also under scrutiny after Americans were quarantined at a New York military base and Africa CDC urged relief for Uganda. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,000 people | Newser — Newser https://www.newser.com/article/154413267e8816b82c7561c352b90321/congos-ebola-outbreak-has-killed-over-1000-people.html 2. US quarantined citizens at New York military base after return from Congo, sources say | 102.7 WBOW | The Valley's Greatest Hits | Terre Haute, IN — Reuters https://1027wbow.com/2026/07/22/us-quarantined-citizens-at-new-york-military-base-after-return-from-congo-sources-say/ 3. Africa CDC says US should lift Ebola travel restrictions on Uganda — African Insider https://www.africaninsider.com/world/africa-cdc-says-us-lift-ebola-travel-restrictions-uganda/ 4. Democratic Republic of the Congo - Traveler view | Travelers' Health | CDC — CDC https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/democratic-republic-of-congo 5. AfDB unveils US$13m Ebola response package for DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan - Africa Business Insight — Africa Business Insight https://africabusinessinsight.com/afdb-unveils-us13m-ebola-response-package-for-dr-congo-uganda-and-south-sudan/ Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC has reached 2,423 confirmed cases and 967 deaths, while South Africa tightens traveler screening, AfDB adds $13 million, and Bundibugyo drug and vaccine trials move unusually fast. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Particle: Ebola Outbreak in Eastern DRC Surpasses 2,400 Cases and 967 Deaths — Particle https://particle.news/story/ebola-outbreak-in-eastern-drc-surpasses-2400-cases-and-967-deaths 2. Insecurity, poor contact tracing fuel DRC Ebola outbreak – Africa CDC - ChannelOne News — Channel One News https://channelonenewsonline.com/2026/07/21/insecurity-poor-contact-tracing-fuel-drc-ebola-outbreak-africa-cdc/ 3. Rapid spread of Ebola spurs ‘remarkably’ quick drug and vaccine trials — Science https://www.science.org/content/article/rapid-spread-ebola-spurs-remarkably-quick-drug-and-vaccine-trials 4. South Africa steps up Ebola screening for travelers from DR Congo, Uganda-Xinhua — Xinhua https://english.news.cn/africa/20260722/dce2e2c1488c47a080836eb113c58632/c.html 5. AfDB to provide US$ 13mln to bolster Ebola outbreak response in DRC, South Sudan and Uganda - The Cooperator News — The Cooperator News https://thecooperator.news/afdb-to-provide-us13mln-to-bolster-ebola-outbreak-response-in-drc-south-sudan-and-uganda/ Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

Ebola outbreak in DRC has pushed reported deaths to at least 930, prompting Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia and South Africa to tighten border screening. Uganda, meanwhile, is asking countries to lift travel restrictions after discharging its last confirmed patient. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Death toll in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo approaches 1,000 | CIDRAP — CIDRAP https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ebola/death-toll-ebola-outbreak-dr-congo-approaches-1000 2. Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's Neighbors Boost Preparedness as Ebola Cases Surge — AllAfrica https://allafrica.com/stories/202607210124.html 3. WHO evacuated health workers from Ebola treatment center due to armed clashes — Mongabay https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/07/who-evacuated-health-workers-from-ebola-treatment-center-due-to-armed-clashes/ 4. Uganda calls for travel restrictions to be lifted after last Ebola patient discharged - The Ghana Report — The Ghana Report https://theghanareport.com/world/uganda-calls-for-travel-restrictions-to-be-lifted-after-last-ebola-patient-discharged/ 5. South Africa requires health form for travellers from Ebola-hit countries | Health — Devdiscourse https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/health/3952994-south-africa-requires-health-form-for-travellers-from-ebola-hit-countries Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

Ebola outbreak in DRC is drawing fresh AfDB and China financing while Canada tightens temporary border measures, underscoring how Bundibugyo containment is now as much about logistics, cross-border policy and sustained partner support as clinical response. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Three EAC countries secure $13M funding to contain Ebola outbreak — Kenya Broadcasting Corporation https://www.kbc.co.ke/three-eac-countries-secure-13m-funding-to-contain-ebola-outbreak/ 2. China Boosts Africa CDC Ebola Response with Additional ... — Daily News Egypt https://africa.dailynewsegypt.com/china-boosts-africa-cdc-ebola-response-with-additional-2-5m-for-dr-congo-uganda/ 3. New Temporary Border Measures in Response to the Ebola Disease Outbreak — Public Health Agency of Canada https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/new-temporary-border-measures-in-response-to-the-ebola-disease-outbreak-883213940.html Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

Ebola outbreak in DRC is spreading faster than previous outbreaks, with WHO warning missed transmission chains are undercutting response gains. Across the border, Uganda has discharged its last patient and entered the 42-day monitoring period before an outbreak-over declaration. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola spreading more quickly in DRC, while Uganda is ... — Al Jazeera https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/16/ebola-spreading-more-quickly-in-drc-while-uganda-is-close-to-being-virus-free 2. Last Ebola patient in Uganda discharged as outbreak surges in DR Congo | CIDRAP — CIDRAP https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ebola/last-ebola-patient-uganda-discharged-outbreak-surges-dr-congo 3. Senior U.S. Delegation Reaffirms Support for Uganda's Ebola Response After Five-Day Visit | Nilepost — Nilepost https://nilepost.co.ug/health/357004/senior-us-delegation-reaffirms-support-for-ugandas-ebola-response-after-five-day-visit 4. How conflict in Congo, Sudan and Yemen is fueling disease — Deutsche Welle https://www.dw.com/en/how-conflict-in-congo-sudan-and-yemen-is-fueling-the-spread-of-disease/a-77966475 Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DRC Ebola outbreak reports have climbed to 2,073 infections and 796 deaths as WHO says response is being outpaced; Africa CDC is backing an emergency delivery plan, while researchers regroup on diagnostics, prophylaxis and vaccine strategy. In this episode: Top stories: 1. With Over 2000 Cases In Two Months, DRC's Ebola Outbreak Continues To Outpace Response - Health Policy Watch — Health Policy Watch https://healthpolicy-watch.news/with-over-2000-cases-in-two-months-drcs-ebola-outbreak-continues-to-outpace-response/ 2. Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Activates Emergency Delivery plan to break Bundibugyo Ebola transmission | Africa24 TV — Africa24 TV https://africa24tv.com/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-drc-activates-emergency-delivery-plan-to-break-bundibugyo-ebola-transmission/ 3. Scientific update on Bundibugyo MCM research and development — World Health Organization https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2026/07/17/default-calendar/scientific-update-on-bundibugyo-mcm-research-and-development Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

Uganda Ebola response is entering the 42-day clearance countdown as the last patient is set for discharge, while MSF says DRC’s Bundibugyo outbreak has topped 2,000 confirmed cases and needs urgent scale-up. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Uganda set to discharge last Ebola patient, starts countdown to virus-free status - TRT World — TRT World https://www.trtworld.com/article/cc3bc6ad8a61 2. DRC Ebola outbreak response needs urgent scale-up after ... — ReliefWeb https://reliefweb.int/report/democratic-republic-congo/drc-ebola-outbreak-response-needs-urgent-scale-after-two-months 3. DRC and Uganda launch first Ebola contact protection trial - Radio47 — Radio47 https://www.radio47.fm/news/congo-and-uganda-launch-first-ebola-contact-protection-trial-35617/ 4. China CDC experts join intl Ebola fight - Chinadaily.com.cn — China Daily https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/16/WS6a5831d1a310986e2b46583c.html Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

Ebola outbreak DRC reports now center on unknown chains of transmission, expansion to the transport hub of Kisangani, and WHO’s new target product profile for Bundibugyo vaccines, sharpening both field containment and vaccine-development priorities. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Africanews | Ebola: Source of majority of new cases unknown, WHO official says — Africanews https://www.africanews.com/amp/2026/07/14/ebola-source-of-majority-of-new-cases-unknown-who-official-says/ 2. Ebola reaches major transport hub of Kisangani as DR Congo outbreak expands across five provinces | The Eastleigh Voice — The Eastleigh Voice https://eastleighvoice.co.ke/health/379353/ebola-reaches-major-transport-hub-of-kisangani-as-dr-congo-outbreak-expands-across-five-provinces 3. WHO target product profile for Bundibugyo virus disease vaccines, 14 July 2026 — World Health Organization https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/B09835 Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

Ebola outbreak DRC responders are facing 112 health-worker infections as AP reports confirmed cases nearing 2,000 and Oxford starts the first Bundibugyo vaccine trial, underscoring containment, safety and medical-tool gaps. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention calls for stronger protection of responders - Africa Business Insight — Africa Business Insight https://africabusinessinsight.com/africa-centres-for-disease-control-and/ 2. Why the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history is becoming more challenging - WTOP News — WTOP News https://wtop.com/national/2026/07/why-the-fastest-growing-ebola-outbreak-in-history-is-becoming-more-challenging/ 3. World’s first Phase I Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine trial launched by Oxford Vaccine Group — Oxford Vaccine Group — Oxford Vaccine Group https://www.ovg.ox.ac.uk/news/world2019s-first-phase-i-bundibugyo-ebolavirus-vaccine-trial-launched-by-oxford-vaccine-group 4. Rebels in Congo see Ebola as chance to show governing credentials | The Star — The Star https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/07/13/cut-off-from-kinshasa-congo039s-afcm23-rebels-built-their-own-ebola-response Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DR Congo Ebola cases are now reported in five provinces, with 1,873 confirmed cases and 672 deaths in a national report. Treatment facilities are at 95.1% bed occupancy as African-led surveillance, labs and cross-border systems scale up. In this episode: Top stories: 1. DR Congo reports Ebola cases in 5 provinces, caseload nears 1,900-Xinhua — Xinhua https://english.news.cn/africa/20260713/842b7abc31ca4771bab0292d7b7893c7/c.html 2. African scientists build Ebola defences - The African Mirror — The African Mirror https://theafricanmirror.africa/news/african-scientists-build-ebola-defences/ Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

DRC Ebola outbreak response is being squeezed from several sides: ISS warns delayed containment could cost DRC and Uganda billions, BBC verifies misinformation-linked attacks on health workers, and INRB researchers add genomic context. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Delayed containment of Ebola could cost DRC and Uganda billions | ISS Africa — ISS Africa https://issafrica.org/iss-today/delayed-containment-of-ebola-could-cost-drc-and-uganda-billions 2. Ebola misinformation is fuelling attacks on health workers in DR Congo — BBC https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79yj09nd4qo 3. Africanews | Ebola treatment facilities in DRC race to adapt to growing patient needs — Africanews https://www.africanews.com/amp/2026/07/08/ebola-treatment-facilities-in-drc-race-to-adapt-to-growing-patient-needs/ 4. Genomic epidemiology of the ongoing 2026 Bundibugyo Virus Disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Bundibugyo ebolavirus - Virological — Virological https://virological.org/t/genomic-epidemiology-of-the-ongoing-2026-bundibugyo-virus-disease-outbreak-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/1045 5. Step Back: Now that WHO has declared the DRC Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, what does that actually change on the ground — funding, vaccines, staffing, border rules — and what does it not mean despite the global-sounding label? Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

Ebola outbreak DRC confirmed deaths reached 600, with 1,759 confirmed cases and two Kisangani illnesses awaiting validation, as front-line pay disputes, hospital pressure, Chinese support and EU preparedness guidance show the response widening beyond eastern Congo. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Confirmed Ebola deaths in DR Congo hit 600 | Ebola News | Al Jazeera — Al Jazeera https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/9/confirmed-ebola-deaths-in-dr-congo-hit-600 2. French Doctor recovers from Ebola as DRC outbreak pushes hospital capacity to 96 - The Standard Health — The Standard Health https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001552175/french-doctor-recovers-from-ebola-as-drc-outbreak-pushes-hospital-capacity-to-96 3. DRC Ebola Crisis: 500+ Deaths Confirmed as Outbreak Spreads to 36 Health Zones - Niger Report — Niger Report https://nigerreport.net/drc-ebola-crisis-500-deaths-confirmed-as-outbreak-spreads-to-36-health-zones/ 4. DRC-China health cooperation fruitful: minister — The Nation https://www.nation.com.pk/09-Jul-2026/drc-china-health-cooperation-fruitful-minister 5. Avian Flu Diary: ECDC: Preparedness and response for imported cases of Ebola disease into an EU/EEA country — Avian Flu Diary https://afludiary.blogspot.com/2026/06/ecdc-preparedness-and-response-for.html Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

Ebola outbreak in DRC is still expanding as WHO officials warn it has not stabilized, while clinicians begin Bundibugyo treatment trials and East Africa rehearses cross-border response. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola outbreak in Congo still expanding, not stabilized, WHO official says | The Jerusalem Post — The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/international/article-901732 2. There's no treatment designed for the Ebola strain ravaging DRC. But now there's hope | KGOU - Oklahoma's NPR Source — KGOU https://www.kgou.org/health/2026-07-07/theres-no-treatment-designed-for-the-ebola-strain-ravaging-drc-but-now-theres-hope 3. Eastern Africa ramps up cross-border disease preparedness after regional simulation exercise | The Eastleigh Voice — The Eastleigh Voice https://eastleighvoice.co.ke/index.php/regional/376010/eastern-africa-ramps-up-cross-border-disease-preparedness-after-regional-simulation-exercise Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]