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WHO medical team in hazmat suits responding to a global Ebola emergency in a tense, dimly lit setting.

WHO Declares Global Emergency Over Ebola Outbreak

As of June 11, the Democratic Republic of Congo reported 689 confirmed cases and 139 deaths from Ebola, prompting the World Health Organization to declare a global emergency, according to the BBC .

Dr. Chloe O'Connell·June 14, 2026

A burning Ebola treatment center in the Democratic Republic of Congo, symbolizing community mistrust and a wider development crisis.

Cosmos & Physics

Arson attacks on Ebola hospitals reveal regional development crisis

In February 2019, residents in Butembo, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), burned down an Ebola treatment center.

Dr. Evelyn Reed·June 9, 2026

Medical professionals in hazmat suits responding to an Ebola outbreak in a crowded, tense setting in the Democratic Republic of Congo or Uganda.

Health & Medicine

Ebola outbreak control challenges mount in DRC amid rising cases

On May 15, lab tests confirmed the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola not only in the Democratic Republic of Congo but also in Kampala, Uganda, signaling a dangerous cross-border escalation of an outbrea

Maria Flores·May 30, 2026

Healthcare professionals in protective gear respond to a critical Ebola outbreak in a dimly lit medical facility, highlighting the urgency of the international health emergency.

Cosmos & Physics

WHO Declares International Emergency Over Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak

A nurse developed symptoms on April 24, yet by the time the World Health Organization declared an international emergency weeks later, the Bundibugyo Ebola virus had already spread to hundreds across

Dr. Evelyn Reed·May 21, 2026