‘Extraordinary’ Ebola outbreak declared an emergency of international concern
The World Health Organisation has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. As of now, there are 80 suspected deaths and 246 suspected cases reported, with the outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The WHO has warned that the outbreak could potentially spread further, as there are no approved treatments or vaccines available for this strain of the virus.
- ▪The outbreak has been classified as a public health emergency of international concern by the WHO.
- ▪There are currently 80 suspected deaths and 246 suspected cases reported in the DRC and Uganda.
- ▪The Bundibugyo virus outbreak poses a risk of international spread, prompting WHO to advise cross-border screening.
28 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 44 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 5 lean left, 20 centre, 1 lean right, 1 right.
- ▪ US tightens Ebola precautions as outbreak declared international emergency — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ 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 — Smithsonian Magazine
- ▪ Ebola Was Identified in Congo Weeks Before W.H.O. Declared an Emergency — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Deadly Ebola outbreak is a public health emergency of international concern, WHO declares — Live Science
- ▪ Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda Declared Global Emergency — TODAY.com
- ▪ Sen. Bill Cassidy loses primary. And, WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global emergency — NPR — News
- ▪ WHO declares Ebola outbreak an emergency of international concern — r/wallstreetbets
- ▪ What to know about Ebola outbreak after WHO sounds global alarm — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Uganda responds with emergency measures to Ebola outbreak — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ WHO calls Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda an emergency of international concern — Japan Times
- ▪ Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/17/2026 — CDC Newsroom
- ▪ Congo's Ebola outbreak declared global health emergency — r/news
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