NewsWorld newsEbola virusEbola is a highly contagious disease transmitted through contact with bodily fluids. It frequently causes fatal haemorrhagic fever, rapid multi-organ failure and internal or external bleeding00:57, 22 May 2026A former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has said he believes the Ebola outbreak will become a "very significant pandemic".‌Robert Redfield said on Wednesday, May 20 during an appearance on NewsNation: "I suspect this is going to become a very significant pandemic, probably going to leak into Tanzania, leak into southern Sudan, maybe leak into Rwanda."‌"So, it’s going to be very disruptive."Article continues belowEbola is a highly contagious disease transmitted through contact with bodily fluids. It frequently causes fatal haemorrhagic fever, rapid multi-organ failure and internal or external bleeding.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Ebola virusCenters for Disease Control and Prevention