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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 4 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 29 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 36 days ago

Ebola scare: Surveillance, preparations intensified at Pune airport

Ebola scare: Surveillance, preparations intensified at Pune airport

Published 39 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 40 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 42 days ago

WHO chief heads to Ebola-hit DR Congo

WHO chief heads to Ebola-hit DR Congo

Published 47 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 47 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 48 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 49 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 50 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 50 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 51 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 51 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 51 days ago

Ebola toll tops 200, other African countries seen at risk

Ebola toll tops 200, other African countries seen at risk

Published 51 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 52 days ago

Recasting India-Africa engagement as a security compact

Ebola outbreak (Reuters)

Published 52 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 52 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 52 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 53 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 54 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 53 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 54 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 54 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 54 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 55 days ago

WHO chief concerned over ‘scale, speed’ of Ebola outbreak as 134 dead in Congo

In Congo, 30 cases have been confirmed, WHO chief Tedros later told a meeting of the UN health agency’s emergency committee.

Published 56 days ago

WHO holds key meeting after declaring Ebola outbreak a public health emergency

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has triggered panic waves due to its rare Bundibugyo strain

Published 56 days ago

US announces some airport screening for Ebola, one American infected

CDC's Ebola response incident manager Satish Pillai said the US was attempting to evacuate six additional people for health monitoring.

Published 57 days ago

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