WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak In Africa ‘Extraordinary’ Public Health Emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda an extraordinary public health emergency. With 246 suspected cases and 80 suspected deaths reported, the outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which lacks an approved vaccine or treatment. Although the situation is serious, it does not meet the criteria for a pandemic declaration.
- ▪The WHO has confirmed eight cases of Ebola in the DRC’s Ituri Province.
- ▪Authorities in Uganda have confirmed two cases of Ebola, including one death.
- ▪The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, for which there is no approved vaccine.
27 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 41 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 5 lean left, 20 centre, 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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BreakingBusinessBreaking NewsWHO Declares Ebola Outbreak In Africa ‘Extraordinary’ Public Health EmergencyByZachary Folk,Forbes Staff. I cover breaking news.Follow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 10:54am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineThe World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern late on Saturday night, after public health authorities identified 246 suspected cases and 80 suspected deaths from the disease in the Congo caused by a virus with no approved specific vaccine or treatment.Officials suspect the disease has caused 80 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo so far.Copyright 2026 The…
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