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The Ebola Outbreak in Africa Was Declared a Global Health Emergency by the WHO. Here's What to Know About the Rare but Severe Illness

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Ownership mix: Other: 47 · Government-funded: 5 · Independent: 2 · Public corporation: 1 · Conglomerate: 1

What happened
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What happened

Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.

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What happened: Ebola outbreak: WHO declares international health emergency after rare strain kills 87

Where coverage diverges: Center: 2 (Times of India — Top, The Sydney Morning Herald); Wire (factual): 1 (Google News).

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What happened: Ebola outbreak: WHO declares international health emergency after rare strain kills 87

Where coverage diverges: Center: 2 (Times of India — Top, The Sydney Morning Herald); Wire (factual): 1 (Google News).

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  1. May 17, 2026, 12:10 AM
    Google News · Wire (factual)
    WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern - Reuters
  2. May 17, 2026, 12:24 AM
    Investing.com — News · Center
    WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global health emergency
  3. May 17, 2026, 12:58 AM
    Straits Times — World · Center
    WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global public health emergency
  4. May 17, 2026, 1:12 AM
    Japan Times · Center
    WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global public health emergency
  5. May 17, 2026, 1:26 AM
    r/news · Center
    Epidemic of Ebola Disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda determined a public health emergency of international concern
  6. May 17, 2026, 1:32 AM
    World News · Center
    Ebola outbreak in Africa is 'public health emergency of international concern,' WHO says
  7. May 17, 2026, 1:35 AM
    r/news · Center
    Ebola outbreak in Africa is 'public health emergency of international concern,' WHO says
  8. May 17, 2026, 1:40 AM
    The Hindu — Top · Lean Left
    WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global public health emergency
  9. May 17, 2026, 2:32 AM
    Times of India — Top · Center
    Ebola outbreak: WHO declares international health emergency after rare strain kills 87
  10. May 17, 2026, 3:15 AM
    New York Post · Right
    WHO sounds global alarm over ‘extraordinary’ Ebola strain spreading through central Africa
  11. May 17, 2026, 3:17 AM
    Investing.com — News · Center
    WHO sounds global emergency alarm over rare, untreatable Ebola strain
  12. May 17, 2026, 3:45 AM
    The Sydney Morning Herald · Center
    ‘Extraordinary’ Ebola outbreak declared an emergency of international concern
  13. May 17, 2026, 4:47 AM
    Korea Times · Center
    WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreaks in Congo, Uganda
  14. May 17, 2026, 5:34 AM
    r/news · Center
    WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency
  15. May 17, 2026, 5:48 AM
    NYT — World · Lean Left
    W.H.O. Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency
  16. May 17, 2026, 6:21 AM
    Google News · Wire (factual)
    What to know about the Ebola outbreak that the WHO has declared a global health emergency - AP News
  17. May 17, 2026, 6:44 AM
    Fox News — World · Right
    WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Central Africa a public health emergency after 80 suspected deaths
  18. May 17, 2026, 6:55 AM
    Al Jazeera English · Lean Left
    WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda a global health emergency
  19. May 17, 2026, 7:00 AM
    Euronews · Center
    Ebola outbreak is a global health emergency, WHO says
  20. May 17, 2026, 7:11 AM
    South China Morning Post · Center
    Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda declared an international health emergency
  21. May 17, 2026, 7:17 AM
    STAT News · Center
    WHO declares Ebola outbreak an international public health emergency
  22. May 17, 2026, 8:39 AM
    France 24 (EN) · Lean Left
    WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
  23. May 17, 2026, 9:23 AM
    France 24 (EN) · Lean Left
    WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
  24. May 17, 2026, 11:21 AM
    Al Jazeera English · Lean Left
    WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda a global emergency: What to know
  25. May 17, 2026, 11:31 AM
    Financial Times — World · Center
    Global health emergency declared after Ebola spreads from DR Congo
  26. May 17, 2026, 11:44 AM
    Who · Center
    Ebola epidemic in DRC, Uganda public health emergency of international concern
  27. May 17, 2026, 11:58 AM
    The Globe and Mail · Center
    WHO declares global health emergency as Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda kills 88
  28. May 17, 2026, 12:47 PM
    Al Jazeera English · Lean Left
    WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC a global health emergency
  29. May 17, 2026, 1:00 PM
    Investing.com — News · Center
    WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern
  30. May 17, 2026, 1:03 PM
    Straits Times — World · Center
    WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern
  31. May 17, 2026, 2:22 PM
    France 24 (EN) · Lean Left
    Ebola: WHO warns about risk of spread in DR Congo and Uganda
  32. May 17, 2026, 2:37 PM
    Google News · Center
    WHO Declares Congo-Uganda Ebola Outbreak Global Health Emergency - Bloomberg.com
  33. May 17, 2026, 2:48 PM
    France 24 (EN) · Lean Left
    Ebola outbreak declared health emergency in DR Congo and Uganda
  34. May 17, 2026, 2:53 PM
    France 24 (EN) · Lean Left
    WHO declares emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo
  35. May 17, 2026, 2:54 PM
    Forbes — Business · Lean Right
    WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak In Africa ‘Extraordinary’ Public Health Emergency
  36. May 17, 2026, 4:16 PM
    Hacker News (Newest) · Center
    WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda emergency of international concern
  37. May 17, 2026, 4:52 PM
    MarketWatch — Top Stories · Center
    Health officials declare Ebola outbreak a public health emergency
  38. May 17, 2026, 5:41 PM
    The Globe and Mail · Center
    WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda
  39. May 17, 2026, 6:04 PM
    Fortune · Center
    WHO declares latest Ebola outbreak a global health emergency. A rare variant of the disease with no approved treatments is to blame
  40. May 17, 2026, 7:55 PM
    TIME — Top · Center
    WHO Declares Global Emergency Over Ebola Strain With No Vaccine. Here's What To Know
  41. May 17, 2026, 8:38 PM
    Google News · Wire (factual)
    WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda - AP News
  42. May 17, 2026, 9:25 PM
    Straits Times — World · Center
    US CDC to escalate Ebola response after WHO declares emergency
  43. May 17, 2026, 9:54 PM
    r/news · Center
    Congo's Ebola outbreak declared global health emergency
  44. May 17, 2026, 10:40 PM
    CDC Newsroom · Center
    Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/17/2026
  45. May 18, 2026, 1:31 AM
    Japan Times · Center
    WHO calls Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda an emergency of international concern
  46. May 18, 2026, 4:58 AM
    Al Jazeera English · Lean Left
    Uganda responds with emergency measures to Ebola outbreak
  47. May 18, 2026, 6:15 AM
    BBC News · Center
    WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency
  48. May 18, 2026, 7:04 AM
    Straits Times — World · Center
    What to know about Ebola outbreak after WHO sounds global alarm
  49. May 18, 2026, 9:56 AM
    France 24 (EN) · Lean Left
    DR Congo takes emergency measures to contain new Ebola outbreak
  50. May 18, 2026, 11:16 AM
    r/wallstreetbets · Center
    WHO declares Ebola outbreak an emergency of international concern
  51. May 18, 2026, 11:44 AM
    NPR — News · Lean Left
    Sen. Bill Cassidy loses primary. And, WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global emergency
  52. May 18, 2026, 12:12 PM
    TODAY.com · Lean Left
    Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda Declared Global Emergency
  53. May 18, 2026, 5:51 PM
    Live Science · Center
    Deadly Ebola outbreak is a public health emergency of international concern, WHO declares
  54. May 18, 2026, 7:16 PM
    Smithsonian Magazine · Center
    The Ebola Outbreak in Africa Was Declared a Global Health Emergency by the WHO. Here's What to Know About the Rare but Severe Illness
  55. May 18, 2026, 8:05 PM
    NYT > Top Stories · Lean Left
    Ebola Was Identified in Congo Weeks Before W.H.O. Declared an Emergency
  56. May 18, 2026, 11:52 PM
    France 24 (EN) · Lean Left
    US tightens Ebola precautions as outbreak declared international emergency

Coverage by perspective

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Lean Left · 16

France 24 (EN) Lean Left
US tightens Ebola precautions as outbreak declared international emergency
Mixed Factuality · Other
NYT > Top Stories Lean Left
Ebola Was Identified in Congo Weeks Before W.H.O. Declared an Emergency
Early surveillance and testing failed to identify the rare species of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak. An American doctor is among the confirmed cases.
Mixed Factuality · Other
TODAY.com Lean Left
Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda Declared Global Emergency
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda as a “public health emergency of international concern.” There are more than 300 suspected cases and 8…
Mixed Factuality · Other
NPR — News Lean Left
Sen. Bill Cassidy loses primary. And, WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global emergency
Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump, lost the Republican primary in Louisiana. And, the WHO has declared a global health emergency over a new Ebola outbreak.
Mixed Factuality · Other
France 24 (EN) Lean Left
DR Congo takes emergency measures to contain new Ebola outbreak
Mixed Factuality · Other
Al Jazeera English Lean Left
Uganda responds with emergency measures to Ebola outbreak
Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports on the emergency measures implemented in Uganda in response to the Ebola outbreak.
High Factuality · Government-funded
France 24 (EN) Lean Left
WHO declares emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo
Mixed Factuality · Other
France 24 (EN) Lean Left
Ebola outbreak declared health emergency in DR Congo and Uganda
Mixed Factuality · Other
France 24 (EN) Lean Left
Ebola: WHO warns about risk of spread in DR Congo and Uganda
Mixed Factuality · Other
Al Jazeera English Lean Left
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC a global health emergency
An Ebola outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain has killed dozens in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
High Factuality · Government-funded
Al Jazeera English Lean Left
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda a global emergency: What to know
DRC outbreak causes more than 80 deaths and spreads to neighbouring Uganda.
High Factuality · Government-funded
France 24 (EN) Lean Left
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Mixed Factuality · Other
France 24 (EN) Lean Left
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
Mixed Factuality · Other
Al Jazeera English Lean Left
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda a global health emergency
DR Congo accounts for all except two of the suspected cases, both of which were reported in neighbouring Uganda.
High Factuality · Government-funded
NYT — World Lean Left
W.H.O. Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency
Mixed Factuality · Other
The Hindu — Top Lean Left
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global public health emergency
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global public health emergency amid rising suspected cases and deaths.
Mixed Factuality · Other

Center · 34

Smithsonian Magazine Center
The Ebola Outbreak in Africa Was Declared a Global Health Emergency by the WHO. Here's What to Know About the Rare but Severe Illness
The international health agency notes that the outbreak does not meet the criteria for a pandemic, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that the risk to the…
Mixed Factuality · Other
Live Science Center
Deadly Ebola outbreak is a public health emergency of international concern, WHO declares
Health officials suspect that an Ebola epidemic has killed 100 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the World Health Organization declaring it a public health emerg…
Mixed Factuality · Other
r/wallstreetbets Center
WHO declares Ebola outbreak an emergency of international concern
Mixed Factuality · Other
Straits Times — World Center
What to know about Ebola outbreak after WHO sounds global alarm
Ebola is one of the deadliest diseases on Earth, with a fatality rate as high as 90 per cent. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Mixed Factuality · Other
Japan Times Center
WHO calls Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda an emergency of international concern
The World Health Organization said the outbreak does not meet ​the criteria of a pandemic emergency but that neighboring countries are at high risk of further spread.
Mixed Factuality · Other
CDC Newsroom Center
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/17/2026
Audio file also available
Mixed Factuality · Other
r/news Center
Congo's Ebola outbreak declared global health emergency
Mixed Factuality · Other
Straits Times — World Center
US CDC to escalate Ebola response after WHO declares emergency
The agency plans to deploy additional staff to the affected countries and will provide technical support through its country offices. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at st…
Mixed Factuality · Other
TIME — Top Center
WHO Declares Global Emergency Over Ebola Strain With No Vaccine. Here's What To Know
The rare Bundibugyo strain, with no approved vaccine or treatment, has killed nearly 90 people.
Mixed Factuality · Other
Fortune Center
WHO declares latest Ebola outbreak a global health emergency. A rare variant of the disease with no approved treatments is to blame
Health authorities say the current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus.
Mixed Factuality · Other
The Globe and Mail Center
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, after 80 suspe…
Mixed Factuality · Other
MarketWatch — Top Stories Center
Health officials declare Ebola outbreak a public health emergency
Mixed Factuality · Other
Hacker News (Newest) Center
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda emergency of international concern
Mixed Factuality · Other
Google News Center
WHO Declares Congo-Uganda Ebola Outbreak Global Health Emergency - Bloomberg.com
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.
Mixed Factuality · Other
Investing.com — News Center
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern
Mixed Factuality · Other
Straits Times — World Center
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern
May 17 - An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation, aft…
Mixed Factuality · Other
Financial Times — World Center
Global health emergency declared after Ebola spreads from DR Congo
Mixed Factuality · Other
The Globe and Mail Center
WHO declares global health emergency as Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda kills 88
Outbreak does not meet criteria of pandemic emergency as WHO advises against closure of international borders
Mixed Factuality · Other
Who Center
Ebola epidemic in DRC, Uganda public health emergency of international concern
Pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 12 - Determination of a public health emergency of international concern, including a pandemic emergency of the International Health Regulations …
Mixed Factuality · Other
STAT News Center
WHO declares Ebola outbreak an international public health emergency
The WHO said an Ebola outbreak first seen in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was an international public health emergency, underscoring the world's concerns.
Mixed Factuality · Other
South China Morning Post Center
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda declared an international health emergency
The Bundibugyo strain, which killed more than 80 people, has no specific treatments or vaccines.
Mixed Factuality · Other
BBC News Center
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency
The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.
High Factuality · Government-funded
Euronews Center
Ebola outbreak is a global health emergency, WHO says
The World Health Organization said the outbreak does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency.
Mixed Factuality · Other
r/news Center
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency
Mixed Factuality · Other
Korea Times Center
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreaks in Congo, Uganda
ABUJA, Nigeria — WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the Ebola disease outbreaks in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency...
Mixed Factuality · Other
The Sydney Morning Herald Center
‘Extraordinary’ Ebola outbreak declared an emergency of international concern
WHO said 80 suspected deaths, eight confirmed cases and 246 suspected cases had been reported so far in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
High Factuality · Public corporation
Investing.com — News Center
WHO sounds global emergency alarm over rare, untreatable Ebola strain
Mixed Factuality · Other
Times of India — Top Center
Ebola outbreak: WHO declares international health emergency after rare strain kills 87
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an international health emergency over the spread of a rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ugan…
Mixed Factuality · Other
World News Center
Ebola outbreak in Africa is 'public health emergency of international concern,' WHO says
Mixed Factuality · Other
r/news Center
Ebola outbreak in Africa is 'public health emergency of international concern,' WHO says
Mixed Factuality · Other
r/news Center
Epidemic of Ebola Disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda determined a public health emergency of international concern
Mixed Factuality · Other
Japan Times Center
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global public health emergency
The WHO said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo ⁠virus, does not meet the criteria of ⁠a pandemic emergency.
Mixed Factuality · Other
Straits Times — World Center
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global public health emergency
May 17 - The World Health Organisation on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a \"public health emergency of international concern\". R…
Mixed Factuality · Other
Investing.com — News Center
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global health emergency
Mixed Factuality · Other

Lean Right · 1

Forbes — Business Lean Right
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak In Africa ‘Extraordinary’ Public Health Emergency
Officials suspect the disease has caused 80 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo so far.
Mixed Factuality · Other

Right · 2

Fox News — World Right
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Central Africa a public health emergency after 80 suspected deaths
The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda an international public health emergency after dozens of suspected deaths were reported.
Mixed Factuality · Other
New York Post Right
WHO sounds global alarm over ‘extraordinary’ Ebola strain spreading through central Africa
A terrifying strain of Ebola has triggered a global health emergency after tearing through central Africa and spreading into major urban capitals, health officials warned Sunday.
Mixed Factuality · Conglomerate

Wire (factual) · 3

Google News Wire (factual)
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda - AP News
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda AP News
Very High Factuality · Independent
Google News Wire (factual)
What to know about the Ebola outbreak that the WHO has declared a global health emergency - AP News
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.
Very High Factuality · Independent
Google News Wire (factual)
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern - Reuters
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern Reuters
Very High Factuality · Other

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Times of India — Top
Ebola outbreak: WHO declares international health emergency after rare strain kills 87
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The Sydney Morning Herald
‘Extraordinary’ Ebola outbreak declared an emergency of international concern
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Google News
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern - Reuters
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