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Medical teams responding to an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, with a map showing the affected areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
Cosmos & Space

Africa CDC, WHO Launch $518M Ebola Plan in Central Africa

An ongoing Ebola outbreak, fueled by the Bundibugyo virus, has already claimed 63 lives and infected approximately 400 people.

Marcus Cole·June 6, 2026
World map showing Ebola virus spreading from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Uganda, highlighting the WHO's declaration of an international health emergency.
Cosmos & Space

WHO Declares Ebola Emergency as Outbreak Crosses Borders

Just yesterday, May 17, 2026, the World Health Organization declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

Marcus Cole·May 22, 2026