Infectious Diseases

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

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

Scientists in hazmat suits working in a medical tent, with a map showing the rapid spread of the Ebola outbreak across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

Cosmos & Physics

WHO Declares Ebola Emergency as Outbreak Spreads Rapidly

Just two days after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on May 17, 2026, the rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak had already surged to ov

Dr. Evelyn Reed·May 22, 2026