Science and Discovery

Outbreak

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Scientists in a dimly lit WHO command center analyze global health data, with a red glow highlighting outbreak regions on a world map.
Health & Medicine

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak a Public Health Emergency

On May 15, 2026, two laboratory-confirmed Ebola cases, including one death, emerged in Kampala, Uganda, directly linked to travel from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Marcus Cole·June 14, 2026
Medical teams responding to an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, with a map showing the affected areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
Cosmos & Space

Africa CDC, WHO Launch $518M Ebola Plan in Central Africa

An ongoing Ebola outbreak, fueled by the Bundibugyo virus, has already claimed 63 lives and infected approximately 400 people.

Marcus Cole·June 6, 2026
World map showing Ebola virus spreading from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Uganda, highlighting the WHO's declaration of an international health emergency.
Cosmos & Space

WHO Declares Ebola Emergency as Outbreak Crosses Borders

Just yesterday, May 17, 2026, the World Health Organization declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

Marcus Cole·May 22, 2026
Stylized world map showing the global spread of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, with red tendrils originating from Africa and reaching other continents, symbolizing international dissemination.
Cosmos & Space

Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Linked to Congo and Uganda Origins

Seven Americans exposed to the Bundibugyo Ebola virus have been evacuated to Germany, with one doctor confirmed infected and now receiving treatment in Berlin.

David Grossman·May 21, 2026