Trending Now - Ebola Cases Surge in DRC Amid Ongoing Outbreak Concerns

WHO:

CNN - Aline Kitambala Masika, a resident of Bunia, stated, “Ebola devastated my whole family.”

CNN - Hélène Akilimali, cocoa seller in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

CNN - Élie Ilunga, resident of Bunia, Ituri Province

CNN - Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General

CNN - Greg Ramm, DRC country director for Save the Children

CNN - Dr. Mwarabu Hugue, doctor in eastern DRC

CNN - Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda

CNN - Dr. Jean Kaseya, Africa CDC Director-General

WHAT:

CNN - The World Health Organization has reported that the outbreak has now resulted in at least 177 deaths and nearly 750 suspected cases.

CNN - Tensions flared when relatives of a young man who died of Ebola attempted to take his body "by force" from Rwampara Hospital, leading to protesters burning down two hospital tents.

CNN - Greg Ramm stated, “We are in a game of catch-up. There are not enough health resources.”

CNN - Dr. Jean Kaseya indicated that it will take “a few months to complete the vaccine” for Ebola, emphasizing that anyone providing a specific timeline is not being truthful.

CNN - The World Health Organization has reported that the outbreak is "spreading rapidly."

CNN - The outbreak has now resulted in at least 177 deaths and nearly 750 suspected cases.

CNN - The World Health Organization has reported that the outbreak is "spreading rapidly."

CNN - WHO has raised the risk level to “very high” in DRC and “high” regionally.

CNN - The outbreak is believed to have originated in a rural area but has now spread to cities including Bunia and Goma.

CNN - At least 177 deaths are now thought to be linked to the Ebola outbreak in DRC, with nearly 750 suspected cases reported.

CNN - Local authorities in Ituri announced restrictions on public gatherings and banned wakes.

CNN - The World Health Organization has reported that the Ebola outbreak is "spreading rapidly."

CNN - Tensions flared when relatives of a young man who died of Ebola attempted to take his body "by force" from Rwampara Hospital, leading to protesters burning down two hospital tents.

CNN - Greg Ramm stated, “Humanitarian funding is far less than it was a couple years ago.”

CNN - Dr. Jean Kaseya indicated that it will take “a few months to complete the vaccine” for Ebola, emphasizing that anyone providing a specific timeline is not being truthful.

CNN - The outbreak is believed to have originated in a rural area but has now spread to cities including Bunia and Goma.

CNN - WHO has warned that Ebola case numbers are expected to “keep increasing, given the amount of time the virus was circulating before the outbreak was detected.”

CNN - Greg Ramm, DRC country director for Save the Children, stated, “We are in a game of catch-up. There are not enough health resources.”

CNN - Ramm added, “The goal is to keep health centers functioning to encourage people who are sick with Ebola or something else to get help.”

CNN - At least 177 deaths are linked to the Ebola outbreak in DRC.

CNN - Nearly 750 suspected cases of Ebola have been reported.

CNN - WHO raised the risk level to “very high” in DRC and “high” regionally.

CNN - Local authorities in Ituri announced restrictions on public gatherings and banned wakes.

CNN - Protesters attacked Rwampara Hospital, burning down two hospital tents.

WHERE:

CNN - The outbreak is centered in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly in Ituri and North Kivu provinces.

CNN - The outbreak is centered in Ituri and North Kivu provinces, DRC.

CNN - The city of Bunia is the capital of Ituri Province.

CNN - Uganda has recorded five confirmed cases and two deaths.

WHEN:

CNN - WHO warned that Ebola case numbers are expected to “keep increasing” due to prior circulation of the virus.

CNN - WHO described the situation in Uganda as “stable” on a recent Friday.

WHY:

CNN - Aid workers noted that the dismantling of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and funding cuts prior to the outbreak have impeded the response.

CNN - Misinformation and myths about Ebola are prevalent in the community, leading to lax attitudes towards safety measures.

CNN - Traditional funerals and mourning practices can rapidly spread the virus, as corpses of Ebola victims are highly infectious.

CNN - The area is in a conflict zone, with an estimated two million people displaced, complicating the emergency response.

HOW:

CNN - Doctors in eastern DRC are advising people to adopt a preventative attitude to break the chain of infection.

CNN - Doctors are advising people to avoid touching dead animals as part of preventative measures against Ebola.

CNN - Doctors in eastern DRC are advising people to adopt a preventative attitude to break the chain of infection.

CNN - Doctors in eastern DRC are advising people to avoid touching anyone who may have Ebola and to stop unnecessary physical contact like hugging.

CNN - Africa CDC Director-General Dr. Jean Kaseya indicated that it will take “a few months to complete the vaccine” for Ebola.

CNN - Health officials are urging people to avoid touching anyone who may have Ebola and to stop unnecessary physical contact.

CNN - Save the Children is delivering basic supplies like disinfectant and chlorine to clinics in collaboration with local authorities.

CNN - WHO emphasizes building trust in affected communities as critical for a successful response.

(UPDATED May 25, 2026 04:16 UTC)

The World Health Organization has reported that the outbreak has resulted in at least 177 deaths and nearly 750 suspected cases. Tensions escalated when relatives of a young man who died of Ebola tried to take his body from Rwampara Hospital, leading to protesters burning down two hospital tents, while aid workers pointed to the dismantling of the US Agency for International Development and funding cuts as factors that have hindered the response. Doctors in eastern DRC are urging the public to adopt a preventative attitude to help break the chain of infection, as Dr. Jean Kaseya noted that it will take a few months to complete the vaccine for Ebola.

(UPDATED May 25, 2026 01:35 UTC)

The World Health Organization has reported that an Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly in Ituri and North Kivu provinces, and it has now resulted in at least 177 deaths and nearly 750 suspected cases. Aline Kitambala Masika, a resident of Bunia, shared the devastating impact of the outbreak, stating, “Ebola devastated my whole family.” In response to the crisis, doctors are advising the public to avoid touching dead animals as a crucial preventative measure against the virus.

(UPDATED May 24, 2026 23:14 UTC)

The World Health Organization has reported that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading rapidly, prompting them to raise the risk level to "very high" in the DRC and "high" regionally. With at least 177 deaths linked to the outbreak and nearly 750 suspected cases, local authorities in Ituri have implemented restrictions on public gatherings and banned wakes to curb the spread. Doctors in eastern DRC are urging the community to adopt a preventative attitude to help break the chain of infection, as aid workers highlight that prior funding cuts have hindered the response efforts.

(UPDATED May 24, 2026 17:16 UTC)

The World Health Organization has reported that the Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly, with tensions escalating as relatives of a young man who died from the virus attempted to take his body by force from Rwampara Hospital, resulting in protesters burning down two hospital tents. Greg Ramm highlighted that humanitarian funding is significantly lower than it was a couple of years ago, and Dr. Jean Kaseya warned that it will take a few months to complete the vaccine for Ebola, stressing that anyone providing a specific timeline is not being truthful. In response to the crisis, doctors in eastern DRC are advising the public to adopt a preventative attitude to help break the chain of infection.

(UPDATED May 24, 2026 15:17 UTC)

An outbreak of Ebola is spreading from rural areas to cities like Bunia and Goma, prompting warnings from the World Health Organization that case numbers are likely to keep increasing due to the time the virus circulated undetected. Greg Ramm, the DRC country director for Save the Children, emphasized the urgent need for health resources and the importance of keeping health centers operational to encourage those who are sick to seek help. In response to the outbreak, doctors in eastern DRC are advising people to avoid physical contact with anyone who may have Ebola, while the Africa CDC Director-General Dr. Jean Kaseya has stated that it will take a few months to complete the vaccine for the virus.

(UPDATED May 24, 2026 06:15 UTC)

At least 177 deaths are linked to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with nearly 750 suspected cases reported, prompting the World Health Organization to raise the risk level to "very high" in the DRC and "high" regionally. Local authorities in Ituri Province have announced restrictions on public gatherings and banned wakes, while misinformation about Ebola continues to spread, leading to lax safety measures in the community. Health officials are urging people to avoid unnecessary physical contact, and organizations like Save the Children are providing essential supplies to clinics as they work to build trust within affected communities.