Trending Now - Ebola Outbreak Escalates in Congo With Rising Death Toll
WHO:
ABC News - Dr. Samuel Roger Kamba, the minister of public health, stated, “513 suspected cases and 131 deaths have been recorded in the affected areas."
CBS News World - An American doctor tested positive for Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
CNN - Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO)
ABC News - Dr. Samuel Roger Kamba, Minister of Public Health in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
WHAT:
CNN - As of the latest report, there have been 131 deaths linked to the outbreak, with more than 500 suspected cases.
ABC News - The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on a Sunday.
CNN - The WHO Director-General stated that the outbreak is characterized by a high positivity rate and increasing number of cases and deaths, indicating a potentially much larger outbreak.
ABC News - The Congolese health ministry reported that investigations are underway to determine which of the 513 suspected deaths are linked to the disease.
ABC News - The outbreak was first confirmed on a Friday, and the WHO declared the epidemic a public health emergency on a Sunday.
ABC News - The Congolese health ministry reported that investigations are underway to determine which of the 513 suspected deaths are linked to the disease.
CNN - The WHO Director-General stated that this is the first time a director-general has declared an emergency of this kind before convening an emergency committee.
Fox News - The outbreak has been linked to dozens of suspected deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda.
Fox News - The CDC is coordinating the "safe withdrawal" of at least six Americans exposed to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Fox News - As of May 18, there have been 11 confirmed and 336 suspected cases, including 88 deaths in the DRC.
Fox News - The State Department escalated the travel advisory from a Level 3 to Level 4 on Sunday.
CNN - Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed concern about the outbreak, stating, “I did not do this lightly,” regarding the emergency declaration.
ABC News - Dr. Samuel Roger Kamba mentioned that investigations are underway to determine which of the 513 suspected deaths are linked to the disease.
CNN - Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated, “I did not do this lightly,” regarding the declaration of the emergency.
ABC News - Dr. Samuel Roger Kamba confirmed, “513 suspected cases and 131 deaths have been recorded in the affected areas.”
CNN - The WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, stated that this is the first time a director-general has declared an emergency of this kind before convening an emergency committee.
CNN - As of the latest report, 30 cases have been confirmed in Ituri province.
ABC News - The Congolese health ministry reported 513 suspected cases, with investigations underway to determine which deaths are linked to the disease.
CNN - An emergency committee will be convened later to advise on recommendations regarding the outbreak.
CNN - The Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda is driven by the Bundibugyo virus.
CNN - As of the latest report, there have been 131 deaths linked to the outbreak and more than 500 suspected cases.
ABC News - The Congolese health ministry reported at least 131 deaths and over 500 suspected cases.
ABC News - The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
ABC News - The outbreak is only the third time the Bundibugyo virus has been detected in Congo.
ABC News - The Congolese health ministry reported that investigations are underway to determine which of the 513 suspected deaths are linked to the disease.
CNN - The WHO Director-General stated that this is the first time a director-general has declared an emergency of this kind before convening an emergency committee.
Fox News - The outbreak has been linked to dozens of suspected deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda.
Fox News - The CDC is coordinating the "safe withdrawal" of at least six Americans exposed to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Fox News - As of May 18, there have been 11 confirmed and 336 suspected cases, including 88 deaths in the DRC.
Fox News - The State Department escalated the travel advisory from a Level 3 to Level 4 on Sunday.
CNN - Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed concern about the outbreak, stating, “I did not do this lightly,” regarding the emergency declaration.
ABC News - Dr. Samuel Roger Kamba mentioned that investigations are underway to determine which of the 513 suspected deaths are linked to the disease.
CNN - Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated, “I did not do this lightly,” regarding the declaration of the emergency.
ABC News - Dr. Samuel Roger Kamba confirmed, “513 suspected cases and 131 deaths have been recorded in the affected areas.”
CNN - The WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, stated that this is the first time a director-general has declared an emergency of this kind before convening an emergency committee.
CNN - As of the latest report, 30 cases have been confirmed in Ituri province.
ABC News - The Congolese health ministry reported 513 suspected cases, with investigations underway to determine which deaths are linked to the disease.
CNN - An emergency committee will be convened later to advise on recommendations regarding the outbreak.
CNN - The Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda is driven by the Bundibugyo virus.
CNN - As of the latest report, there have been 131 deaths linked to the outbreak and more than 500 suspected cases.
ABC News - The Congolese health ministry reported at least 131 deaths and over 500 suspected cases.
ABC News - The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
ABC News - The outbreak is only the third time the Bundibugyo virus has been detected in Congo.
WHERE:
CNN - Cases have now been confirmed in Bunia, North Kivu’s rebel-held capital of Goma, Mongbwalu, Butembo, and Nyakunde in eastern Congo.
CNN - Two laboratory-confirmed cases have also been reported in Kampala, Uganda.
ABC News - Cases have now been confirmed in Bunia, North Kivu’s rebel-held capital of Goma, Mongbwalu, Butembo, and Nyakunde.
ABC News - Cases have now been confirmed in Bunia, North Kivu’s rebel-held capital of Goma, Mongbwalu, Butembo, and Nyakunde.
CNN - The outbreak is mainly affecting the Ituri province in northeastern DRC.
ABC News - Confirmed cases have been reported in Bunia, Goma, Mongbwalu, Butembo, and Nyakunde in eastern Congo.
CNN - Two laboratory-confirmed cases have been reported in Kampala, Uganda.
ABC News - Cases have now been confirmed in Bunia, North Kivu’s rebel-held capital of Goma, Mongbwalu, Butembo, and Nyakunde.
CNN - The outbreak is mainly affecting the Ituri province in northeastern DRC.
ABC News - Confirmed cases have been reported in Bunia, Goma, Mongbwalu, Butembo, and Nyakunde in eastern Congo.
CNN - Two laboratory-confirmed cases have been reported in Kampala, Uganda.
WHEN:
CNN - The outbreak was first confirmed on a Friday.
CNN - The WHO declared the epidemic a public health emergency on a Sunday.
CNN - The outbreak was first confirmed on a Friday.
CNN - The WHO declared the epidemic a public health emergency on a Sunday.
WHY:
ABC News - The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a rare variant of the Ebola disease that has no approved therapeutics or vaccines.
CNN - The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention criticized the US's travel restrictions, stating that “broad travel bans can disrupt lives and economies.”
CNN - The outbreak is characterized by a high positivity rate and increasing number of cases and deaths, indicating a potentially larger outbreak.
ABC News - The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved therapeutics or vaccines.
ABC News - The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a rare variant of the Ebola disease that has no approved therapeutics or vaccines.
CNN - The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention criticized the US's travel restrictions, stating that “broad travel bans can disrupt lives and economies.”
CNN - The outbreak is characterized by a high positivity rate and increasing number of cases and deaths, indicating a potentially larger outbreak.
ABC News - The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved therapeutics or vaccines.
HOW:
CBS News - An American doctor tested positive for Ebola on Sunday while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo and is being transported to Germany for treatment.
CBS News - An American doctor tested positive for Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo and is being transported to Germany for treatment.
Fox News - An American tested positive for Ebola on May 17 while working in Congo and is being transported to Germany for treatment with other Americans who are high-risk contacts.
ABC News - The WHO will convene its emergency committee to advise on recommendations regarding the outbreak.
CNN - The WHO will convene its emergency committee later on the same day as the announcement.
CNN - The US invoked a public health law on Monday to limit entry into the country from the affected region after one US national tested positive for the strain in the DRC.
CNN - The US invoked a public health law to limit entry into the country from the affected region in response to the outbreak.
Fox News - An American tested positive for Ebola on May 17 while working in Congo and is being transported to Germany for treatment with other Americans who are high-risk contacts.
ABC News - The WHO will convene its emergency committee to advise on recommendations regarding the outbreak.
CNN - The WHO will convene its emergency committee later on the same day as the announcement.
CNN - The US invoked a public health law on Monday to limit entry into the country from the affected region after one US national tested positive for the strain in the DRC.
CNN - The US invoked a public health law to limit entry into the country from the affected region in response to the outbreak.
(UPDATED May 20, 2026 11:51 UTC)
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, with 513 suspected cases and 131 deaths reported in the affected areas. Confirmed cases have emerged in several locations, including Bunia, Goma, Mongbwalu, Butembo, and Nyakunde in eastern Congo, as well as two laboratory-confirmed cases in Kampala, Uganda. In a related development, an American doctor tested positive for Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo and is currently being transported to Germany for treatment.
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(UPDATED May 20, 2026 10:04 UTC)
The World Health Organization's Director-General has warned that the current outbreak is marked by a high positivity rate, with an increasing number of cases and deaths, suggesting a potentially much larger crisis. Investigations are ongoing by the Congolese health ministry to determine which of the 513 suspected deaths are connected to the disease, as confirmed cases have emerged in several locations, including Bunia and Goma. Additionally, an American doctor has tested positive for Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo and is being transported to Germany for treatment.
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(UPDATED May 20, 2026 06:19 UTC)
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, marking the first time a director-general has made such a declaration before convening an emergency committee. As of the latest reports, there are 11 confirmed cases and 336 suspected cases, with at least 131 deaths linked to the outbreak, which is driven by the Bundibugyo virus. The CDC is coordinating the safe withdrawal of at least six Americans exposed to the outbreak, while the U.S. has escalated its travel advisory to a Level 4 in response to the situation.
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(UPDATED May 20, 2026 04:18 UTC)
The Congolese health ministry is currently investigating 513 suspected deaths to determine which are linked to a new outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a rare variant of Ebola that lacks approved treatments or vaccines. The outbreak has already been connected to dozens of suspected deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda, with confirmed cases reported in several locations, including Bunia and Goma. Notably, the World Health Organization's Director-General has declared this emergency without first convening an emergency committee, marking a significant moment in the organization's response to health crises.
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(UPDATED May 19, 2026 23:20 UTC)
The CDC is coordinating the safe withdrawal of at least six Americans who were exposed to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been 11 confirmed cases and 336 suspected cases, resulting in 88 deaths. An American tested positive for Ebola while working in Congo on May 17 and is being transported to Germany for treatment alongside other high-risk contacts. In response to the outbreak, the State Department has escalated the travel advisory for the region from a Level 3 to a Level 4.
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(UPDATED May 19, 2026 19:33 UTC)
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has expressed serious concern about a recent outbreak, stating, “I did not do this lightly,” as he announced an emergency declaration. Meanwhile, Dr. Samuel Roger Kamba revealed that investigations are currently underway to identify which of the 513 suspected deaths are connected to the disease. In response to the situation, the WHO plans to convene its emergency committee to provide recommendations on how to address the outbreak.
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(UPDATED May 19, 2026 17:49 UTC)
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced that he did not make the decision to declare an emergency lightly, as the World Health Organization prepares to convene its emergency committee later today. Meanwhile, Dr. Samuel Roger Kamba confirmed that there have been five hundred thirteen suspected cases and one hundred thirty-one deaths in the affected areas. This alarming situation underscores the urgency of the WHO's response to the ongoing health crisis.
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(UPDATED May 19, 2026 16:05 UTC)
An American doctor has tested positive for Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting significant concern from health officials. In a historic move, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced that this is the first time a director-general has declared an emergency of this nature before convening an emergency committee. Meanwhile, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has criticized the US's travel restrictions, arguing that broad travel bans can disrupt lives and economies.
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(UPDATED May 19, 2026 13:54 UTC)
In Ituri province, 30 cases of a concerning disease have been confirmed, while the Congolese health ministry is investigating 513 suspected cases to identify which fatalities are linked to the outbreak. In response to a positive case involving a U.S. national who tested positive for the strain in the DRC, the U.S. invoked a public health law on Monday to restrict entry from the affected region. Additionally, an emergency committee will be convened later to provide recommendations regarding the ongoing outbreak.
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(UPDATED May 19, 2026 11:57 UTC)
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern, driven by the Bundibugyo virus, which has resulted in at least 131 deaths and over 500 suspected cases. This outbreak, primarily affecting the Ituri province, marks only the third detection of the Bundibugyo virus in Congo, with confirmed cases also reported in Uganda. In response, the U.S. has invoked a public health law to limit entry from the affected regions as health officials work to contain the situation.