Uganda closes border with Congo over Ebola fears
Uganda has closed its border with Congo in response to Ebola fears, according to a top Ugandan official. The measure affects cross-border movement at a sensitive frontier between the two countries. It comes as authorities seek to limit the risk of disease spread while allowing some essential movement to continue.The official said Ebola response teams and a few others are exempt from the closure. Those exempted will still undergo strict health screening before crossing, the official added. No further details were provided on how long the border restriction will remain in place.The announcement indicates a targeted public-health response rather than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 17:01 LONDON
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WHO warns Ebola outbreak and conflict are colliding in eastern DR Congo
The UN World Health Organization warned on Wednesday that eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing a "catastrophic collision of disease and conflict" as an Ebola outbreak spreads faster than containment measures can respond. The warning places the outbreak inside a broader emergency already marked by armed violence, mass displacement and acute hunger. The source says the Ebola outbreak is fast-spreading and is outpacing containment efforts in the region. No figures, fatalities, or specific affected localities are given in the source beyond eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The text does not identify perpetrators, responders, or any operational breakthrough... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 16:03 LONDON
DR Congo doctor buried after dying while treating Ebola patients
A doctor who had been treating Ebola patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been buried after his death, as fears grow among frontline medical teams. The burial took place on 27 May 2026, with loved ones and healthcare workers gathering to pay their respects. The incident comes as the outbreak is described as worsening in the country.The available report says the doctor died after treating Ebola patients, but it does not give his name or specify where he was working. It also says the outbreak has now produced more than 900 suspected cases of the virus. No further... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 13:30 LONDON
WHO warns conflict is hampering Ebola response in eastern DR Congo
The World Health Organization has warned that fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is obstructing efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak in Ituri province. The agency's director-general said the region is facing a "catastrophic collision of disease and conflict" as the outbreak outpaces the response. He said the organisation cannot build community trust or isolate sick people while bombs are falling.The WHO said 220 suspected deaths have been reported since the outbreak was declared. Ituri has seen most of the cases, and the agency said transmission depends entirely on humanitarian access. The WHO chief is due to arrive in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 12:00 LONDON
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Trump administration plans to send Americans exposed to Ebola to Kenya
The Trump administration is planning to send Americans exposed to Ebola to Kenya for treatment, according to the report. The move would mark a departure from past practice in which exposed Americans were treated in state-of-the-art facilities in the United States. The report also says some U.S. citizens have already been flown to Europe for treatment.The reported plan was published on 26 May 2026. No further details were given on how many people may be moved, when the transfers would take place, or what medical arrangements would be used in Kenya. The report did not say whether the decision had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 00:30 LONDON
Iran partially restores internet after 88-day shutdown
Iran has partially restored internet access after an 88-day nationwide shutdown, with fixed broadband resuming in some areas while mobile internet remained largely blocked. The change was reported on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, and appears to mark the first significant easing of restrictions since the blackout began. Users inside the country said access was still uneven, with some able to reach international websites at home while others remained cut off.The supplied material says the shutdown was imposed against the backdrop of the war with Israel and the United States. NetBlocks said live metrics showed a partial restoration on day 88... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 19:59 LONDON
DR Congo adapts burials amid new Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is changing burial practices as it responds to a new Ebola outbreak. Health officials are relying on specialised teams to handle bodies because the dead can still remain contagious. The measures are intended to reduce the risk of further infection as the outbreak continues.The confirmed information available says burials must be carried out by trained teams to limit transmission. The report does not give a case count, the location of the outbreak within the country, or the number of deaths linked to it. It does say that public acceptance of the measures is proving... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 11:01 LONDON
Ukraine strikes kill six in occupied Donetsk and Russian border regions as Kyiv recovers from weekend bombardment
Ukrainian strikes have killed six people in occupied Ukraine and in Russia's border regions of Belgorod and Bryansk, according to local authorities. The deaths were reported on 25 May, with four people killed in the frontline town of Gorlivka in occupied Donetsk and two more in attacks in the Russian border areas. The strikes came after intense Russian bombardments over the weekend that hit Kyiv and left the capital dealing with the aftermath of the attacks.Local Moscow-installed officials in Gorlivka said four civilians were killed there, including two children born in 2012 and 2013. Mayor Ivan Prikhodko said the deaths... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 May 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda raises fears of wider spread
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is raising fears that the disease could spread further across Central Africa. Health workers say the situation is already severe in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where more than 900 suspected cases and more than 200 deaths have been reported. The outbreak is also affecting Uganda, adding to concern about cross-border transmission.The figures reported so far point to a fast-moving public health emergency, although health workers warn the true toll is likely higher. They say limited testing is making it difficult to confirm the full scale of the outbreak.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola cases rise above 900 suspected infections
More than 900 suspected Ebola cases have now been identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to the World Health Organization chief. The latest figure was given as part of the response to an outbreak in conflict-hit areas of the country, where surveillance has been scaled up. The update also said 101 cases have been confirmed so far.The outbreak was declared on 15 May. The WHO director-general said the rise in suspected cases followed expanded surveillance in the Ebola response. No new death toll was provided in the latest update.In a previous ministry update released on Saturday, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 May 2026 04:00 LONDON
Ebola outbreak in Africa worsens as suspected deaths and cases rise
More than 170 deaths and about 750 cases are suspected in the latest update on the Ebola outbreak affecting parts of Africa. The figures point to a worsening public health emergency, with the outbreak now drawing international attention because of the scale of suspected transmission. The United States has also restricted entry for people who have been to three African countries, adding a travel and border-control response to the health crisis.The confirmed update gives no further breakdown of where the suspected deaths and cases are concentrated, but it does indicate that the outbreak remains active and under close watch. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 May 2026 22:29 LONDON
Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases linked to DR Congo outbreak
Uganda has confirmed three new Ebola cases linked to the outbreak in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo, as health authorities step up screening at airports and border points. The development comes amid warnings that the outbreak in eastern DR Congo is spreading across the border. The World Health Organization says the public health risk is very high, underscoring concern about wider regional transmission.The confirmed figure in the supplied material is three cases, reported on 23 May 2026. The new row adds that locally transmitted cases have now been confirmed in Uganda, which suggests the outbreak is no longer confined... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 May 2026 21:59 LONDON
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Violence and overcrowding hamper Ebola response in Democratic Republic of Congo
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak as cases continue to spread. Hospitals are overwhelmed and treatment facilities are struggling to cope with the growing number of patients. Response efforts have also been disrupted by attacks on medical facilities.The confirmed details point to a worsening operational environment for health workers and patients. The report says violence and overcrowding are hampering the response, but it does not give a case count or identify the locations most affected. It also does not specify who carried out the attacks on medical facilities.The pressure on hospitals and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 22:30 LONDON
African Union health agency warns ten African countries are at risk of Ebola
The African Union's health agency has warned that ten African countries are at risk of being affected by Ebola, in addition to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The warning was issued on Saturday and points to a wider cross-border public health concern rather than a single-country outbreak update. It places renewed attention on the regional spread of a disease that can move quickly across borders when surveillance and response systems are strained.The confirmed warning names ten countries as being at risk, although the supplied material does not identify them individually. It also says the concern comes on top... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
WHO raises Ebola health risk to very high in DR Congo as new cases are reported in Uganda
The World Health Organization has raised the Ebola health risk to very high in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while new cases have also been reported in Uganda. The update points to a worsening cross-border public health situation in central and east Africa. It comes as health officials continue to monitor the spread of the virus across the region.The latest alert was issued on 23 May 2026, according to the supplied material. The organisation said the risk in DR Congo has been lifted to very high, building on an earlier assessment that had already raised concern over the outbreak. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 15:59 LONDON
Mob burns Ebola centre at Congo hospital amid outbreak
Several hundred people gathered at the gates of a hospital in Congo demanding the body of a suspected Ebola victim, before violence broke out when staff refused to hand it over. The confrontation escalated into an attack on an Ebola centre at the hospital, which was burned amid the outbreak. The incident adds a new layer of disruption to an already fragile public health response.The supplied material says the crowd numbered several hundred people and that the dispute centred on burial arrangements for the suspected victim. Staff refused the request, prompting the violence. No further details are given on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 01:59 LONDON
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Bundibugyo virus sickens people in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda
A Bundibugyo virus outbreak has sickened people in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, according to the supplied report. The current concern centres on the virus's symptoms and spread, with attention now focused on how far the outbreak may extend. The incident is being treated as a fresh public-health development affecting two neighbouring countries.The confirmed information in the supplied material is limited, but it states that people in both countries have been affected. The report was published on 22 May 2026 and frames the issue as a guide to what is known about the virus. No case count, death... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
Ebola outbreak spreads to eastern Congo's South Kivu province
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to eastern South Kivu province, according to a statement from the M23 militia spokesman on Thursday. The area is under the control of the Rwanda-backed armed group, adding a conflict dimension to the public health response. The development has raised concern about the disease reaching a wider area in the east of the country.The outbreak is described as a highly contagious haemorrhagic fever, and the World Health Organization has declared it an international emergency. The latest confirmed spread was reported in South Kivu, a province in the eastern part... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola treatment centre set on fire after burial dispute
Residents in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have set fire to an Ebola treatment centre after being stopped from retrieving the body of a suspected victim for burial. The attack took place as anger and fear grew over a worsening outbreak, and aid workers fled the scene as flames engulfed the facility. The incident adds a security setback to an already strained public-health response in the east of the country.The latest confirmed account says authorities blocked the crowd from taking the body, which triggered the attack on the treatment centre. The material supplied does not give casualty figures, identify... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 09:29 LONDON
Air France flight diverted to Montreal after Congo passenger boarded amid Ebola restrictions
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was diverted to Montreal after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo boarded in error under new Ebola-related US entry restrictions. The flight, AFR378, had been due to continue to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, but officials said it was stopped from landing there and rerouted to Canada. The incident took place on 21 May 2026 and involved a public-health screening rule being enforced during an international journey.US Customs and Border Protection said the passenger should not have boarded the aircraft because of the new restrictions. The rules apply to travellers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 23:29 LONDON
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DR Congo Ebola response strained by aid cuts, report says
A report says the Democratic Republic of Congo is struggling to contain a current Ebola outbreak after sweeping aid cuts by Western nations left the country less prepared. The outbreak is described as a live response challenge in a country that has extensive experience with the disease. The account links the difficulty of containment to reduced external support rather than to a single new policy decision in Kinshasa.The report says the aid reductions came from Western governments and that they have affected Congo's readiness for outbreak response. It does not give a case count, a death toll or a precise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola responders say they lack basic supplies
First responders to the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo say they are struggling to obtain the basic supplies needed to support the response. The complaint points to a practical setback in efforts to contain the outbreak and assist affected communities. The report does not specify which supplies are missing, but it frames the shortage as affecting frontline work.The account was published on 20 May 2026 and says responders are facing difficulties sourcing essential items. It describes the problem as part of the wider outbreak response rather than a separate incident. No official response or detailed inventory of shortages is included... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 10:01 LONDON
UK pledges up to £20m for Ebola response in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
The UK has said it will provide up to £20m to support efforts against an Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The funding is intended to help the response to the outbreak across the two countries. The announcement comes as health authorities continue to deal with the cross-border spread of the disease.The pledge was reported on 20 May 2026 and was described as support for the fight against Ebola in Africa. The outbreak is being treated as a developing public health emergency because it involves more than one country. No further details were provided in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 01:30 LONDON
Ebola containment efforts in East Africa hindered by U.S. aid cuts
Aid cuts by the Trump administration have shut down crucial disease surveillance networks and medical supply chains in East Africa, according to reporting published on Wednesday. The disruption is being linked to efforts to contain Ebola in the region, where cross-border monitoring and rapid delivery of medical supplies are central to response work. The reporting says the cuts have affected systems that were previously part of the containment effort.The account identifies disease surveillance networks and supply chains as the main areas hit by the shutdown. It says the changes are tied to the Trump administration's aid cuts, though it does... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 21:31 LONDON
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