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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

world news

Published on Jul 10, 2026 03:50 pm IST

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.

world news

Updated on Jun 15, 2026 07:51 pm IST

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.

us news

Updated on Jun 08, 2026 05:37 am IST

Ebola scare: Surveillance, preparations intensified at Pune airport

pune news

Published on Jun 05, 2026 07:48 am IST

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)

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Published on Jun 04, 2026 01:01 pm IST

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.

india news

Published on Jun 02, 2026 12:16 pm IST

WHO chief heads to Ebola-hit DR Congo

us news

Published on May 29, 2026 12:40 am IST

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.

india news

Published on May 28, 2026 08:20 pm IST

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

bengaluru news

Published on May 28, 2026 05:12 am IST

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.

world news

Updated on May 26, 2026 02:06 pm IST

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.

india news

Updated on May 25, 2026 10:09 pm IST

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.

india news

Updated on May 25, 2026 10:08 pm IST

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

india news

Published on May 24, 2026 10:03 am IST

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.

india news

Updated on May 24, 2026 09:00 pm IST

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)

pune news

Published on May 24, 2026 04:04 am IST

Ebola toll tops 200, other African countries seen at risk

us news

Published on May 24, 2026 03:36 am IST

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.

world news

Updated on May 24, 2026 12:47 am IST

Recasting India-Africa engagement as a security compact

Ebola outbreak (Reuters)

international affairs

Published on May 23, 2026 12:58 pm IST

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

us sports

Published on May 23, 2026 03:27 am IST

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.

india news

Updated on May 23, 2026 05:43 am IST

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)

us news

Published on May 22, 2026 05:42 pm IST

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.

us news

Published on May 22, 2026 05:43 pm IST

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.

india news

Updated on May 22, 2026 06:55 am IST

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)

opinion

Published on May 21, 2026 10:13 pm IST

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.

india news

Updated on May 21, 2026 10:13 pm IST

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.

world news

Published on May 21, 2026 04:13 pm IST

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.

india news

Published on May 20, 2026 10:30 pm IST