Trending Now - Ebola Outbreak Surges in Congo, Uganda Closes Border

WHO:

Forbes - WHO director general Tedros Ghebreyesus warns that the DRC is in danger of a "catastrophic collision of disease and conflict" and urges an immediate ceasefire between local militias.

ABC News - Dr. Diana Atwine, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Health in Uganda, stated that travel across the Congo border will be authorized only in emergency cases.

The Washington Post - Dr. Peter Stafford, an American missionary who contracted Ebola while working in Congo, is “doing a lot better,” according to his college and fellow evacuee.

Forbes - Tedros Ghebreyesus, World Health Organization director general, warns about the dangers of the outbreak.

Forbes - Dr. Peter Stafford, an American missionary who contracted Ebola while working in Congo.

Forbes - Africa CDC Director General Dr. Jean Kaseya expresses concern over the outbreak.

WHAT:

AP News - Uganda's border closure was ordered “with immediate effect” due to fears of contagion from the Ebola outbreak.

Forbes - The number of suspected cases in eastern Congo is nearing 1,000, with at least 220 suspected deaths.

ABC News - Uganda has reported a total of seven cases of Ebola, including the first case of a 59-year-old man who died in Kampala on May 14.

Forbes - The death toll from the Ebola outbreak has risen to 220, with Congo's health ministry confirming 101 cases and investigating over 3,000 possible contacts.

ABC News - Uganda has reported a total of seven cases of Ebola, including the first case of a 59-year-old man who died in Kampala on May 14.

ABC News - The number of suspected cases in eastern Congo is nearing 1,000, with at least 220 suspected deaths.

AP News - Uganda has reported seven cases of Ebola, including the first case of a 59-year-old man who died in Kampala on May 14.

Forbes - The International Rescue Committee warns that the ongoing Ebola crisis could outpace the 2018-2020 outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which killed more than 2,290 people.

Forbes - The Africa CDC confirms an Ebola outbreak in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and laboratory tests confirm the outbreak is of the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine.

AP - Uganda has reported seven cases of Ebola, including the first case of a 59-year-old man who died in Kampala on May 14.

Forbes - Congo's health ministry reported that over 100 cases have been confirmed, and they are investigating over 3,000 possible contacts.

Forbes - The International Rescue Committee (IRC) warns that the ongoing Ebola crisis could outpace the 2018-2020 outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which killed more than 2,290 people.

Forbes - The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 1,000 cases and more than 220 deaths across Congo and Uganda.

Forbes - Uganda has ordered the closure of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Forbes - The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 10 African countries at risk due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak.

Forbes - The outbreak is confirmed to be of the Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved vaccine.

Forbes - The CDC and Department of Homeland Security have announced new travel restrictions related to the Ebola outbreak.

WHERE:

Forbes - The outbreak is primarily affecting the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and has spread to Uganda.

Forbes - Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston is one of the U.S. airports conducting Ebola health screenings.

WHEN:

Forbes - An Ebola trial vaccination campaign was launched at Mulago Referral Hospital in Kampala on February 3, 2025.

Forbes - Ghebreyesus plans to travel to Congo on Tuesday.

WHY:

ABC News - The local Ebola task force in Uganda made the decision to close the border after health workers were exposed to the virus by Congolese patients who crossed the border before the outbreak was declared.

ABC News - The closure of the border by Ugandan authorities was made “with immediate effect” due to fears of contagion from the Ebola outbreak.

AP News - The Ugandan local Ebola task force made the decision to close the border after health workers were exposed to the virus by Congolese patients who crossed the border before the outbreak was declared.

ABC News - The closure of the border by Ugandan authorities was made “with immediate effect” due to fears of contagion from the Ebola outbreak.

Forbes - Uganda's border closure is a response to the fear of the Ebola outbreak spreading further.

Forbes - Ghebreyesus warns of a "catastrophic collision of disease and conflict" in the DRC.

HOW:

Forbes - Americans exposed to the Ebola outbreak in Africa will be sent to Kenya for observation and treatment by specially trained Public Health Service officers, contrasting with past practices of bringing them back to the U.S. for treatment.

Forbes - Americans exposed to the Ebola outbreak in Africa will be sent to Kenya for observation and treatment by specially trained Public Health Service officers.

ABC News - Any individuals entering Uganda from Congo under emergency circumstances will be required to undergo mandatory self-isolation for 21 days.

Forbes - Medical personnel are wearing protective clothing while disinfecting areas in preparation for the arrival of volunteers.

Forbes - The CDC is implementing enhanced public health screening for travelers arriving from affected areas.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 04:18 UTC)

The World Health Organization's director general, Tedros Ghebreyesus, has issued a stark warning about the Democratic Republic of the Congo, highlighting the imminent threat of a "catastrophic collision of disease and conflict" and calling for an immediate ceasefire among local militias. In response to the escalating Ebola outbreak, Uganda has closed its border with the DRC, allowing travel only for emergencies, as the number of suspected cases in eastern Congo approaches 1,000, with at least 220 suspected deaths reported. Meanwhile, Americans who may have been exposed to the outbreak will be sent to Kenya for observation and treatment, marking a shift from previous protocols that brought them back to the U.S. for care.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 01:33 UTC)

Dr. Peter Stafford, an American missionary who contracted Ebola while working in Congo, is reportedly “doing a lot better,” according to his college and fellow evacuee. Meanwhile, the death toll from the Ebola outbreak has risen to 220, with Congo's health ministry confirming 101 cases and investigating over 3,000 possible contacts, while Uganda has reported a total of seven cases, including a 59-year-old man who died in Kampala on May 14. In response to the outbreak, Americans exposed to Ebola in Africa will be sent to Kenya for observation and treatment by specially trained Public Health Service officers.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 21:32 UTC)

The ongoing Ebola crisis in eastern Congo is escalating, with nearly 1,000 suspected cases and at least 220 suspected deaths reported. In response to the outbreak, Uganda has confirmed seven cases, including a fatality involving a 59-year-old man in Kampala, prompting authorities to close the border with immediate effect to prevent further contagion. As part of the emergency measures, anyone entering Uganda from Congo will be required to undergo mandatory self-isolation for 21 days.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 19:45 UTC)

Uganda has reported seven cases of Ebola, including the first fatality, a 59-year-old man who died in Kampala on May 14. Meanwhile, Congo's health ministry has confirmed over 100 cases and is investigating more than 3,000 possible contacts, prompting the International Rescue Committee to warn that this outbreak could surpass the devastating 2018-2020 crisis that claimed over 2,290 lives. In response to the outbreak, Ugandan authorities have closed the border with immediate effect, and anyone entering Uganda from Congo under emergency circumstances will be required to undergo mandatory self-isolation for 21 days.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 18:00 UTC)

The World Health Organization's director general, Tedros Ghebreyesus, has raised alarms about the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has led to over 1,000 cases and more than 220 deaths in both Congo and Uganda. In response to the crisis, Uganda has closed its border with Congo, while the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has identified ten African countries at risk and confirmed that the outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no approved vaccine. Ghebreyesus is set to travel to Congo on Tuesday to address the situation, as medical personnel prepare for the arrival of volunteers and the CDC enhances health screenings for travelers from affected regions.