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May 18, 2026
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Eighty deaths and nearly 250 suspected cases have been linked to Congo's Ebola outbreak, which has spread to neighboring Uganda. (PBS News)
Dozens reported dead in Ebola outbreak in Congo, Africa CDC says
African public health agency announces new Ebola outbreak in Congo, 65 suspected deaths
What makes this Ebola outbreak so concerning?
Ebola kills 87 people as cases continue to rise in Congo
At least 65 killed as rare strain of Ebola with no approved vaccines spreads in Congo
Death toll climbs to at least 80 in Congo Ebola outbreak
Frequent burials and at least 80 dead as Congo grapples with Ebola outbreak
Ebola outbreak confirmed in DR Congo, Uganda
Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens, may be hitting hundreds more, Africa's CDC says
65 dead in Congo Ebola outbreak, Africa health agency says
Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff
Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff
Sixty-five people are reported to have died in a new Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Africa CDC…
Health zones in Mongwalu and Rwampara report clusters of deaths and suspected infections
An Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has surpassed 500 suspected cases, WHO’s top official…
At least 87 deaths have been reported in Congo's new Ebola disease outbreak, as health authorities warn the strain "has no…
