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The 2026 Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

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Global scramble to contain new Ebola outbreak as US looks to relocate ‘small number’ of citizens affected · 20 articles, May 15Congo sees 65 dead in new Ebola outbreak · 33 articles, May 15Ebola spread challenges global preparedness · 129 articles, May 15U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda · 8 articles, May 16American doctor tests positive in Ebola outbreak that spurred global health emergency · 27 articles, May 18Congo will open 3 Ebola treatment centers as a rare strain spreads · 7 articles, May 18At least 6 Americans exposed to terrifying Ebola virus strain that has a 50% mortality rate · 7 articles, May 18American doctor with Ebola evacuated to Germany as wife and kids are monitored in Congo · 15 articles, May 18WHO chief raises alarm over scale of Ebola outbreak after death toll climbs · 5 articles, May 19Number of suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo passes 900 as health workers face attacks and shortages · 20 articles, May 20US-bound flights with passengers who were in Ebola-affected region must land at Dulles airport for health screening · 8 articles, May 20Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type · 12 articles, May 20Residents burn an Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak · 22 articles, May 21Air France flight bound for Detroit diverted to Canada over passenger from Congo amid Ebola restrictions · 26 articles, May 21Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak as WHO upgrades risk assessment - Boston News, Weather, Sports · 11 articles, May 22Proposed US Ebola facility in Kenya sparks backlash at home and abroad · 41 articles, May 27Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda grows to 1,049 cases; 241 deaths · 5 articles, May 27Uganda closes its border with Congo over Ebola outbreak · 15 articles, May 27CDC asks staff to volunteer to help with Ebola screenings at airports amid outbreak · 8 articles, May 27WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response · 18 articles, May 28U.S. plan to open Ebola quarantine center in Kenya faces growing backlash and protests · 22 articles, May 29Africa CDC says over 1,100 suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo and Uganda · 5 articles, May 31Ebola cases in Congo near 300 as more joyful stories from recovered medical workers emerge · 13 articles, Jun 1Congo’s Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response · 9 articles, Jun 9US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa · 7 articles, Jun 9Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000. More than a quarter have died, officials say. · 8 articles, Jun 19Ebola has now been detected in France after doctor tests positive following aid mission · 20 articles, Jun 23Researchers launch study on Ebola treatments as Congo outbreak worsens · 14 articles, Jul 2Some health workers in Congo’s Ebola outbreak go on strike over pay issues as deaths near 600 · 13 articles, Jul 8Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provinces · 23 articles, Jul 9Suspected Ebola patient placed in Equatorial Guinea hotel with deportees from the US, lawyers say · 10 articles, Jul 9US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo · 95 articles, Jul 11More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths · 48 articles, Jul 12Human vaccine trials begin for latest Ebola strain · 6 articles, Jul 12Safety fears limit Ebola response in Congo, with more than 12 attacks recorded · 16 articles, Jul 18At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak · 22 articles, Jul 20Congo: Ebola deaths increase to 1,000 · 8 articles, Jul 20Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,000 people · 30 articles, Jul 22Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed nearly 1,000 people · 9 articles, Jul 22More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo near 3,000, including over 1,300 deaths · 18 articles, Jul 25Ebola cases in Congo top 3,200, nearing record of the country’s worst outbreak · 10 articles, Jul 27Fast-growing Ebola outbreak in DRC surges to second-largest on record · 13 articles, Jul 28Uganda declares itself Ebola-free as Congo continues to struggle with the outbreak · 14 articles, Jul 28Ebola outbreak is worsening food insecurity in eastern Congo, UN agency chief warns · 5 articles, Jul 29The fastest growing Ebola outbreak is worsening hunger in eastern Congo, a UN agency chief warns · 10 articles, Jul 29Congo says the death toll in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has passed 1,500 · 15 articles, Jul 30Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as the fastest-growing outbreak surges · 24 articles, Jul 30Ebola outbreak spreading faster than efforts to fight it: WHO · 10 articles, Aug 5Congo monitors nearly 200 boat passengers after a traveler dies with Ebola-like symptoms · 6 articles, Aug 6WHO says Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history · 41 articles, Aug 9WHO says Congo’s Ebola outbreak started months before it was declared · 26 articles, Aug 10Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record · 12 articles, Aug 11Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest-growing on record · 39 articles, Aug 11Congo Ebola outbreak on track to become deadliest in history · 22 articles, Aug 12Congo’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak reaches a sixth province · 20 articles, Aug 13Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo now deadliest in country’s history · 9 articles, Aug 15DRC’s Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases, outpaces response efforts at unprecedented speed · 20 articles, Aug 15Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in Congo history · 22 articles, Aug 17Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine which has been effective in past outbreaks · 10 articles, Aug 20Congo receives more than 16,000 doses of Ebola vaccine as it grapples with unprecedented outbreak · 13 articles, Aug 21Congo’s Ebola outbreak records one of its highest weekly death tolls yet · 15 articles, Aug 21Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affected · 12 articles, Aug 26Congo's Ebola outbreak shows no signs of slowing as deaths top 3,000 · 35 articles, Aug 27Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to 2 new health zones · 5 articles, Aug 28Schools reopen in Congo’s Ebola epicenter despite concerns from parents and teachers · 6 articles, Sep 1Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has now spread to the country’s seventh province, officials say · 21 articles, Sep 10Ebola outbreak reaches new areas in Democratic Republic of Congo · 13 articles, Sep 14Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in the epicenter of the outbreak · 9 articles, Sep 19Congo is running short of health workers as Ebola remains out of control, WHO says · 9 articles, Sep 23Congo's Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control · 15 articles, Sep 28
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Everything else15 stories in 2026 not part of any arc, newest first

Stories about Democratic Republic of the Congo that are not part of any arc yet

  1. Sep 28– 29Trump Asks African Reporter How Ebola Is Going2 articles · 2 independent sources
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  2. Sep 10– 11Fire in eastern Congo kills at least 26 students at 2 schools18 articles · 14 independent sources
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  3. Aug 5STAT+: Moderna launches early trial of Ebola mRNA vaccine1 articles · 1 independent sources
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  4. Jul 15– 17Scientists discover new species of African monkey in Congo rainforest71 articles · 30 independent sources
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  5. Jul 1– 2World Cup 2026: USA, Belgium, England advance in dramatic games; 3 more matches Thursday17 articles · 11 independent sources
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  6. Jul 1– 2Harry Kane sends England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after 2-1 win against Congo32 articles · 29 independent sources
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  7. Jan 31More than 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern DR Congo: Report5 articles · 5 independent sources
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Stories that name Democratic Republic of the Congo

  1. Sep 20– 23War, runaway AI and climate shocks to take center stage as world leaders meet at UN40 articles · 25 independent sources
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  2. Aug 24Prince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity board8 articles · 8 independent sources
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  3. Jul 19– 20Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered11 articles · 11 independent sources
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  4. Jul 13– 19Wildfire smoke still an air hazard841 articles · 137 independent sources
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  5. Jun 30– Jul 2Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 1612 articles · 9 independent sources
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  1. Sep 27At least 12 dead and dozens missing after a passenger vessel capsized in eastern Congo's Lake Kivu, officials say6 articles · 4 independent sources
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  2. Sep 25– 2614 dead, including 2 military officials, in Congo plane crash7 articles · 7 independent sources
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  3. Aug 23– 25DR Congo peace roadmap: Can it end the fighting?7 articles · 4 independent sources
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