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DRC Ebola outbreak worsens as rumours delay treatment

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is becoming harder to manage as false rumours spread through communities and social media. Health teams are already dealing with a deadly virus, but misinformation is now creating another serious challenge. Many families are delaying hospital visits because they fear that medical centres are unsafe or that treatment itself may cause infection. Several misleading claims have circulated

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11 Jun 2026 06:19 AM 14 views

DRC Ebola outbreak worsens as rumours delay treatment

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is becoming harder to manage as false rumours spread through communities and social media. Health teams are already dealing with a deadly virus, but misinformation is now creating another serious challenge. Many families are delaying hospital visits because they fear that medical centres are unsafe or that treatment itself may cause infection. Several misleading claims have circulated

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WHO Chief Says Congo Ebola Outbreak Can Still Be Stopped

WHO Chief Visits Congo World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo can still be contained, even as the death toll has crossed 200. Tedros arrived in Kinshasa on Thursday, May 28, and is expected to travel to Ituri province, the centre of the outbreak in northeastern Congo. He said the virus can be stopped and added that the WHO does

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28 May 2026 21:43 PM 15 views

WHO Chief Says Congo Ebola Outbreak Can Still Be Stopped

WHO Chief Visits Congo World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo can still be contained, even as the death toll has crossed 200. Tedros arrived in Kinshasa on Thursday, May 28, and is expected to travel to Ituri province, the centre of the outbreak in northeastern Congo. He said the virus can be stopped and added that the WHO does

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Rubio Says WHO Was Late Detecting Congo Ebola Outbreak as Deaths Rise

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, that the World Health Organization was “a little late” in detecting the Ebola outbreak spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as deaths continued to rise and Washington prepared support for the response. The outbreak has intensified concern among global health officials because of its speed, suspected death toll and spread in difficult field conditions. Reuters reported at least 131 fatalities linked to t

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19 May 2026 13:48 PM 12 views

Rubio Says WHO Was Late Detecting Congo Ebola Outbreak as Deaths Rise

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, that the World Health Organization was “a little late” in detecting the Ebola outbreak spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as deaths continued to rise and Washington prepared support for the response. The outbreak has intensified concern among global health officials because of its speed, suspected death toll and spread in difficult field conditions. Reuters reported at least 131 fatalities linked to t

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DRC Ebola Outbreak: US Doctor Infected as Rare Strain Spreads

The DRC Ebola outbreak has drawn international concern after an American doctor working with patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo tested positive for the rare Bundibugyo strain. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the American tested positive on Sunday, May 17, 2026, after being exposed while caring for patients in the DRC. The CDC said the patient is being moved to Germany for treatment, along with high-risk contacts link

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18 May 2026 23:02 PM 17 views

DRC Ebola Outbreak: US Doctor Infected as Rare Strain Spreads

The DRC Ebola outbreak has drawn international concern after an American doctor working with patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo tested positive for the rare Bundibugyo strain. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the American tested positive on Sunday, May 17, 2026, after being exposed while caring for patients in the DRC. The CDC said the patient is being moved to Germany for treatment, along with high-risk contacts link

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American Infected In Congo As Trump Addresses Ebola Outbreak

Trump Addresses Ebola Outbreak In DRC US President Donald Trump said onMay 18,2026 that he is concerned about the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but believes the virus has not spread to the United States. Speaking at the White House after an American working in the DRC was infected, Trump said the situation appears to be confined to Africa for now, while acknowledging that the outbreak remains a serious

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18 May 2026 21:37 PM 21 views

American Infected In Congo As Trump Addresses Ebola Outbreak

Trump Addresses Ebola Outbreak In DRC US President Donald Trump said onMay 18,2026 that he is concerned about the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but believes the virus has not spread to the United States. Speaking at the White House after an American working in the DRC was infected, Trump said the situation appears to be confined to Africa for now, while acknowledging that the outbreak remains a serious

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DRC Ebola outbreak worsens as rumours delay treatment

DRC Ebola outbreak worsens as rumours delay treatment

WHO Chief Says Congo Ebola Outbreak Can Still Be Stopped

WHO Chief Says Congo Ebola Outbreak Can Still Be Stopped

Rubio Says WHO Was Late Detecting Congo Ebola Outbreak as Deaths Rise

Rubio Says WHO Was Late Detecting Congo Ebola Outbreak as Deaths Rise

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DRC Ebola outbreak worsens as rumours delay treatment

DRC Ebola outbreak worsens as rumours delay treatment

WHO Chief Says Congo Ebola Outbreak Can Still Be Stopped

WHO Chief Says Congo Ebola Outbreak Can Still Be Stopped

Rubio Says WHO Was Late Detecting Congo Ebola Outbreak as Deaths Rise

Rubio Says WHO Was Late Detecting Congo Ebola Outbreak as Deaths Rise

DRC Ebola Outbreak: US Doctor Infected as Rare Strain Spreads

DRC Ebola Outbreak: US Doctor Infected as Rare Strain Spreads

American Infected In Congo As Trump Addresses Ebola Outbreak

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Hantavirus Outbreak Reported on Cruise Ship Leaves Three Dead

East Orange educators rally for raises after layoffs and stalled deal

​New cancer care tower with 278 beds planned for Streeterville medical campus

UPS plans 30,000 job cuts in 2026 as Amazon partnership winds down

Putin admits Russian missiles caused Azerbaijan plane crash that killed 38

G Srinivasa Rao Resigns as Director of Health

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New cancer care tower with 278 beds planned for Streeterville medical campus

New cancer care tower with 278 beds planned for Streeterville medical campus