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Ebola outbreak in Congo set to become 2nd largest on record after 3,200 cases

About 80% of new cases are now being detected outside known contact lists, underscoring the difficulties health workers face in tracing transmission and containing the outbreak

Published 8 days ago

Congo's ‘fastest' Ebola outbreak kills nearly 1,000 people

A Ugandan worker collects a rubber glove from the airing line during a visit by the Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at the Mulago National Referral Hospital Isolation Unit.

Updated 13 days ago

Congo's Ebola outbreak deaths mount to 930

The Bundibugyo virus, responsible for the outbreak, is less common than others that cause Ebola disease, and there is no approved vaccine or treatment.

Published 15 days ago

Ebola outbreak may be four times larger than official data estimates: WHO

WHO officials suggest that the reality of the Ebola outbreak in Congo could be two or four times larger than what official data anticipates

Published 25 days ago

Ebola cases rise in Congo, death toll crosses 180; here's what we know so far

The current outbreak is being driven by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus.

Updated 50 days ago

As World Cup kicks off, is the US ready for Ebola and other health threats?

Health officials across the US are preparing for possible disease outbreaks as millions of fans travel for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Updated 58 days ago

Ebola scare: Surveillance, preparations intensified at Pune airport

Ebola scare: Surveillance, preparations intensified at Pune airport

Published 61 days ago

Ebola had 'big head-start,' WHO chief Tedros warns

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Ebola outbreak “had a big head start” (Photo by GLODY MURHABAZI / AFP)

Published 61 days ago

India's advisory amid Ebola scare: Isolate if travelled through affected country

Health workers get dressed in personal protective equipment (PPE) at the Evangelical Medical Center in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Published 63 days ago

WHO chief heads to Ebola-hit DR Congo

WHO chief heads to Ebola-hit DR Congo

Published 68 days ago

Ebola scare dismissed: Gujarat Health Minister confirms negative test results

Congolese medical workers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) load a coffin of a patient that died of Ebola on a mobile trailer at the Rwampara General Hospital.

Published 68 days ago

No Ebola in Karnataka: Ugandan woman tests negative, confirms health minister

No Ebola in Karnataka: Ugandan woman tests negative, confirms health minister

Published 69 days ago

Attacks from suspicious residents complicate the fight against Ebola in Congo

The Ebola outbreak has more than 900 suspected cases and over 220 suspected deaths.

Updated 70 days ago

Attacks on Congo facilities, no cases in India: Ebola sparks global concern

The work of burying suspected victims is being managed wherever possible by authorities.

Updated 71 days ago

DGCA issues directives for airlines after Ebola declared as 'health emergency'

Congolese medical workers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) load a coffin of a patient that died of Ebola on a mobile trailer at the Rwampara General Hospital.

Updated 71 days ago

Govt advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan

Govt advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan

Published 72 days ago

India issues advisory on Ebola outbreak, lists countries to avoid for travel

Congolese medical workers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) load a coffin of a patient that died of Ebola on a mobile trailer at the Rwampara General Hospital.

Updated 72 days ago

Ebola screening begins at Pune airport amid global outbreak concerns

Dr Suhas Dhandore, airport health officer, Airport Health Organisation, Pune, said that although the city does not have direct flights from the affected African countries, the risk persists because passengers may arrive through connecting international transit routes. (HT FILE)

Published 73 days ago

Ebola toll tops 200, other African countries seen at risk

Ebola toll tops 200, other African countries seen at risk

Published 73 days ago

Second Ebola treatment center set ablaze in Congo, 18 suspected cases fleeing

The dangerous work of burying suspected victims is being managed wherever possible by authorities.

Updated 73 days ago

Recasting India-Africa engagement as a security compact

Ebola outbreak (Reuters)

Published 73 days ago

Congo World Cup squad must isolate before entry to US: official

Congo World Cup squad must isolate before entry to US: official

Published 74 days ago

Thermal scans, barriers: Delhi airport steps up surveillance amid Ebola outbreak

IGI Airport in the national capital has implemented precautionary arrangements amid growing concern worldwide over Ebola outbreak in Africa.

Updated 74 days ago

Ebola next major pandemic? CDC chief sounds alarm as Africa outbreaks

Former CDC director warns Ebola could lead to a major pandemic, predicting spread to Tanzania, southern Sudan, and Rwanda. (Photo by Jospin Mwisha / AFP)

Published 75 days ago

US at Ebola risk after Detroit-bound flight scare; CDC takes action

People walk through the Edward H. McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport on May 21, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.

Published 75 days ago

India-Africa Forum Summit postponed over Ebola outbreak in Africa

The summit was initially scheduled to be held in New Delhi from 28–31 May 2026.

Updated 75 days ago

Lessons from the new Ebola outbreak

What complicates the response is that there is no approved vaccine or therapeutic intervention for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola. (Reuters)

Published 75 days ago

India, African Union summit postponed over Ebola virus scare

The summit was initially scheduled to be held in New Delhi from 28–31 May 2026.

Updated 75 days ago

Ebola fears surge in Congo amid rapid spread of virus's rare type

The World Health Organization, which noted a low risk globally, has said “patient zero” has not been found.

Published 76 days ago

India holds high-level review amid Ebola outbreak in DR Congo; no cases reported

All ministries and departments concerned have also been sensitised and are undertaking appropriate preventive and surveillance measures in coordination with the health ministry, they stated.

Published 76 days ago

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