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Ebola outbreak: WHO declares emergency, US restricts travel, American infected

WHO Declares International Emergency as Ebola Outbreak Spreads Across DRC and Uganda

The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern after a rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo strain spread in the DRC and into Uganda.

Key Takeaways

WHO declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
As of May 17, the DRC had 10 confirmed cases, 336 suspected cases and 88 deaths; Uganda had two confirmed cases and one death.

DT Editorial Team·May 19, 2026·via arstechnica.com

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Central Africa an international emergency

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a public health emergency of international concern.

Key Takeaways

WHO declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
The DRC has reported more than 390 suspected cases and over 100 deaths.

DT Editorial Team·May 18, 2026·via livescience.com

Ebola Outbreak in Congo Spills Into Uganda as Officials Probe an Uncommon Virus Strain

Health authorities say an Ebola outbreak centered in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached at least 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths, while Uganda has reported an imported confirmed case in Kampala.

Key Takeaways

The DRC has reported 246 suspected Ebola cases and 65 deaths in Ituri province.
Uganda has identified an imported confirmed case in Kampala.

DT Editorial Team·May 18, 2026·via arstechnica.com