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Uganda declared Ebola-free after containing latest outbreak

Uganda has officially been declared free of Ebola after health authorities confirmed the end of the country’s latest outbreak, marking a major achievement in efforts to contain the deadly viral disease. The outbreak, which was identified in mid-May 2026, resulted in 20 confirmed infections and......

Inside Congo's Ebola response: Surveillance teams battle shortages as outbreak intensifies

Health surveillance teams in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are working under mounting pressure as they struggle to contain one of the country's latest Ebola outbreaks while facing severe shortages of vehicles, equipment and personnel. In Bunia, the center of the epidemic, frontline workers......

Ebola cases surge sharply in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a significant increase in Ebola cases, with nearly 1,000 new infections reported over a 10-day period, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 3,075, including 1,354 deaths. Health authorities announced the latest figures on Sunday, reporting......

Democratic Republic of the Congo faces escalating crisis as Ebola death toll surpasses one thousand

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is confronting an escalating public health crisis after the death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak climbed to 1,033 fatalities, according to the latest official situation report released by health authorities. The data indicates that total confirmed infections......

US CDC expands investigation into cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded its investigation into a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with four additional states reportedly linked to cases associated with shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico. According to a report by The Washington......

DR Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 1,000 deaths as confirmed infections continue to rise

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reported that the death toll from its latest Ebola outbreak has exceeded 1,000, as health authorities continue to identify new infections in the country's eastern provinces. According to the latest figures released by the national public health institute,......

UN raises alarm over Ebola spread in displacement camps in eastern DRC

The United Nations has expressed growing concern over the spread of Ebola in displacement camps in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where crowded living conditions and limited access to essential services are complicating efforts to contain the outbreak. The UN Office for the Coordination......

New York reports three deaths and 74 cases linked to Legionnaires’ disease outbreak

Health authorities in New York City have reported a third death linked to a community outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, with 74 confirmed cases recorded and several patients still receiving medical treatment in hospitals. The city’s Health Department said it is continuing to closely monitor......

New York records second death as Legionnaires' disease outbreak grows

Health authorities in New York City have confirmed a second death linked to an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Manhattan, as the number of confirmed infections continues to rise. According to local health officials, dozens of cases have been identified, prompting an extensive public health......