Ebola outbreak in DR Congo may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO warns
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo may be spreading faster than first thought, according to a World Health Organization representative. Officials say the epicentre is in Ituri province, but there are now concerns the virus has spread into other provinces and across the border into Uganda. The latest warning comes as health workers try to establish the full scale of transmission in a fast-changing situation.Dr Anne Ancia said the more the agency investigates, the clearer it becomes that cases have reached other areas. Officials said more than 513 suspected cases had been recorded in DR Congo... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 10:59 LONDON
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U.S. restricts entry from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan over Ebola outbreak
The United States has imposed a 30-day entry restriction affecting travel from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, citing an Ebola outbreak. The measure is a public-health response with immediate implications for cross-border movement and screening. It does not apply to American citizens or U.S. service members.The order was reported on 18 May 2026 and is set to remain in effect for 30 days. The confirmed exemption for American citizens and U.S. service members narrows the scope of the restriction, but the available material does not specify the full operational details of how the policy will be enforced. No additional figures,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 22:00 LONDON
