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
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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
