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
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
The plan to open a US-supported Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya has been temporarily halted after the Nairobi High Court raised concerns about public safety and transparency. The court issued an injunction preventing authorities from admitting any individuals potentially exposed to Ebola until the matter is fully examined. The next hearing is scheduled for June 2. The proposed 50-bed facility at a Kenyan air force base was intended to isolate American citizens exposed in the Democratic Rep
The plan to open a US-supported Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya has been temporarily halted after the Nairobi High Court raised concerns about public safety and transparency. The court issued an injunction preventing authorities from admitting any individuals potentially exposed to Ebola until the matter is fully examined. The next hearing is scheduled for June 2. The proposed 50-bed facility at a Kenyan air force base was intended to isolate American citizens exposed in the Democratic Rep
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
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
Vijayawada, May 24, 2026: Andhra Pradesh has stepped up Ebola screening at Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Vijayawada airports as a precautionary public health measure. Travellers from high-risk countries are being monitored, and anyone showing suspected symptoms will be shifted to quarantine and given medical support. AP Steps Up Ebola Screening At Airports The Andhra Prad
Vijayawada, May 24, 2026: Andhra Pradesh has stepped up Ebola screening at Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Vijayawada airports as a precautionary public health measure. Travellers from high-risk countries are being monitored, and anyone showing suspected symptoms will be shifted to quarantine and given medical support. AP Steps Up Ebola Screening At Airports The Andhra Prad
World Cup Ebola travel risk remains low for fans in the United States, but federal screening rules have expanded as health agencies monitor the outbreak in Central and East Africa. The CDC said foreign nationals who were in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or South Sudan within 21 days before arrival are temporarily restricted from entering the United States. U.S. citizens, nationals and lawful permanent residents may still enter, but affected travelers are
World Cup Ebola travel risk remains low for fans in the United States, but federal screening rules have expanded as health agencies monitor the outbreak in Central and East Africa. The CDC said foreign nationals who were in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or South Sudan within 21 days before arrival are temporarily restricted from entering the United States. U.S. citizens, nationals and lawful permanent residents may still enter, but affected travelers are
Summit Postponed Due to Ebola Outbreak The Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit, originally scheduled to take place in New Delhi from May 28, 2026, has been postponed due to an escalating Ebola outbreak in several African countries. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s South Kivu province has reported the latest cases, contributing to concerns about regional health security. India and the African Union, followin
Summit Postponed Due to Ebola Outbreak The Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit, originally scheduled to take place in New Delhi from May 28, 2026, has been postponed due to an escalating Ebola outbreak in several African countries. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s South Kivu province has reported the latest cases, contributing to concerns about regional health security. India and the African Union, followin
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer triggered laughter in the House of Commons on Wednesday, May 20, after accidentally claiming that the United Kingdom had secured a trade deal with North Korea instead of South Korea. He quickly corrected the statement, describing it as a “slip of the tongue” and apologising to MPs. “I’ve just been handed a note saying that I inadvertently said we did a trade deal with North Korea rather than South Korea. That would be breaking news and not very good. So,
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer triggered laughter in the House of Commons on Wednesday, May 20, after accidentally claiming that the United Kingdom had secured a trade deal with North Korea instead of South Korea. He quickly corrected the statement, describing it as a “slip of the tongue” and apologising to MPs. “I’ve just been handed a note saying that I inadvertently said we did a trade deal with North Korea rather than South Korea. That would be breaking news and not very good. So,
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
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
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
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
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
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