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Ebola Watch is your daily six-minute briefing on the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Every weekday, we track confirmed case counts and suspected cases separately, follow WHO situation reports out of Geneva, and translate the science into plain language for anyone with a reason to pay attention — whether you're a global-health professional, an aid worker in the region, or an American with a flight booked to East or Central Africa.

We cover cross-border contact tracing between Kinshasa and Kampala, vaccine deployment from the WHO emergency stockpile, treatment center conditions reported by Doctors Without Borders, and the diplomatic friction shaping the public-health response. You'll hear what the CDC outbreak alert actually says — not what social media is amplifying. We distinguish confirmed EVD cases from probable and suspected, and we flag when a rumor is a rumor. No panic, no stigma, no community smearing. Just accurate, on-time Ebola outbreak news, DRC health emergency updates, and Uganda border surveillance reporting you can act on.

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  • #70
    August 25 · 3 min

    Congo Ebola Deaths Surge as Vaccine Questions Loom — August 25, 2026

    DRC Ebola outbreak data show 5,514 recorded cases and 2,642 deaths as of Saturday, including 317 deaths in seven days, as responders weigh Ervebo vaccination for a Bundibugyo outbreak where protection remains uncertain. In this episode Congo's Ebola outbreak records one of its highest weekly death tolls yet - Netscape News — Netscape News Congo's Ebola outbreak records one of its highest weekly death tolls yet - Netscape News ## Congo's Ebola outbreak records one of its highest weekly death tolls yet BUNIA, Congo (AP) — More than 300 people died of Ebola in eastern Congo in the past week, one of the highest weekly tolls yet, government data showed Monday, as health workers struggle to catch up with an outbreak that is spreading… Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.

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  • #69
    August 24 · 6 min

    DRC Ebola Response Strains as Cases Climb and Borders Brace — August 24, 2026

    DRC Ebola outbreak figures from the health ministry reached 5,375 confirmed cases and 2,557 deaths through August 20, as UN officials warn growth is outpacing the response and regional partners move to reinforce river corridors, border posts, and South Sudan support. In this episode 2,500 dead and rising -- UN says DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially' | AFP.com — Agence France-Presse 2,500 dead and rising -- UN says DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially' | AFP.com The UN says more than 2,500 people have now died in an Ebola virus outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo — Jospin Mwisha / AFP urn:newsml:afp.com:20260821:c4376aae-9804-4f7a-856c-05e3bc1ad593 The Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing "exponentially", with more than 2,500… DR Congo Ebola: ‘The epidemic is growing exponentially’ – HCNTimes.com — HCNTimes DR Congo Ebola: ‘The epidemic is growing exponentially’ – HCNTimes.com # DR Congo Ebola: ‘The epidemic is growing exponentially’ Congo On Aug 23, 2026 The latest numbers According to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Ministry of Health (MOH), since the outbreak was declared on 15 May and through August 20, 2026, a total of 5,375 confirmed cases and 2,557 deaths have been reported… DR Congo launches Ebola prevention initiative along Congo River amid spread concerns-Xinhua — Xinhua News Agency # DR Congo launches Ebola prevention initiative along Congo River amid spread concerns Editor: huaxia 2026-08-21 01:46:00 KINSHASA, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) government on Thursday launched an emergency initiative to strengthen Ebola surveillance and preparedness along the Congo River, as authorities seek to prevent the country's main river corridor from… STATEMENT BY THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE EAST, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA HEALTH COMMUNITY (ECSA-HC), DR. NTULI KAPOLOGWE - ECSA-Health Community — East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) STATEMENT BY THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE EAST, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA HEALTH COMMUNITY (ECSA-HC), DR. NTULI KAPOLOGWE - ECSA-Health Community # STATEMENT BY THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE EAST, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA HEALTH COMMUNITY (ECSA-HC), DR. NTULI KAPOLOGWE The official launch of the six-month cross-border Ebola preparedness and response intervention for high-risk Points-of-Entry… Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.

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  • #68
    August 21 · 2 min

    Ervebo Doses Shift Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola Response — August 21, 2026

    Ebola outbreak DRC response is getting 70,000 Ervebo doses, with 20,000 set aside for a Phase 3 trial and 50,000 for frontline and health workers, even as protection against Bundibugyo remains uncertain. In this episode Congo to receive 70000 doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine ... — PBS NewsHour Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine, which was effective in past outbreaks | PBS News By — Associated Press Associated Press # Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine, which was effective in past outbreaks Health Aug 20, 2026 6:57 PM EDT BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Congo will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine, which has been effective in past Ebola… Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.

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  • #67
    August 20 · 5 min

    WHO Warns Congo Ebola Is Still Outrunning Containment — August 20, 2026

    Ebola outbreak DRC remains far from controlled as WHO warns transmission is outpacing containment, with nearly 5,000 cases and more than 2,300 deaths reported. Response officials say resources, beds, and contact tracing are still lagging the Bundibugyo outbreak’s spread. In this episode DRC’s Ebola outbreak ‘far from being under control’ | The Manila Times — The Manila Times DRC’s Ebola outbreak ‘far from being under control’ | The Manila Times # DRC’s Ebola outbreak ‘far from being under control’ By Agence France-Presse August 20, 2026 GENEVA, Switzerland — The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is moving faster than any previous epidemic of the disease and risks spreading to more countries, the head of the World Health… WHO says Congo Ebola outbreak can still be brought under control within three months | Sri Lanka News | Ada Derana | Truth First — Ada Derana WHO Says Congo Ebola Outbreak Can Be Contained Within 3 Months | NTD # WHO Says Congo Ebola Outbreak Can Be Contained Within 3 Months The UN agency said it needed $115 million to bring the second deadliest outbreak on record under control. By Rachel Roberts Published: 8/18/2026, 4:25:47 PM EDT A healthcare worker takes samples from a patient suffering from Ebola virus disease at the Ebola… No Ebola cases found on quarantined river boat, Congo authorities say — Mizonews No Ebola cases found on quarantined river boat, Congo authorities say # No Ebola cases found on quarantined river boat, Congo authorities say أغسطس 18, 2026أغسطس 18, 2026 - by هبة الرفاعي KINSHASA, Congo — No cases of Ebola have been detected among passengers on a river boat that was placed in quarantine near Kinshasa, health authorities have said. The confirmation announced on Saturday… Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.

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  • #66
    August 19 · 5 min

    WHO keeps Ebola emergency as Congo spread risk stays high — August 19, 2026

    WHO says the DRC Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak remains a public health emergency of international concern, with nearly 5,000 infections, more than 2,300 deaths, and high risk of further spread across Congo and borders. In this episode WHO chief says Ebola outbreak in DR Congo remains 'public health emergency of international concern' — Anadolu Ajansı # WHO chief says Ebola outbreak in DR Congo remains 'public health emergency of international concern' Published: 2026-08-18T00:00:00 Source: aa.com.tr (aa.com.tr) Language: en ## Story Skip to main content WHO chief says Ebola outbreak in DR Congo remains 'public health emergency of international… WHO warns DRC Ebola epidemic poses high risk of further spread-Xinhua — Xinhua # WHO warns DRC Ebola epidemic poses high risk of further spread-Xinhua Published: 2026-08-18T14:54:15+00:00 Source: english.news.cn (english.news.cn) Language: en ## Story WHO warns DRC Ebola epidemic poses high risk of further spread-Xinhua # WHO warns DRC Ebola epidemic poses high risk of further spread Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2026-08-18… Ebola Outbreak: Current Situation — CDC Ebola Outbreak: Current Situation | Ebola | CDC # Ebola Outbreak: Current Situation For Everyone Aug. 12, 2026 ## Key points - CDC is responding to an outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in remote areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. - To date, no cases of Ebola disease have been confirmed in the United States because of this outbreak. - The… Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.

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  • #65
    August 18 · 7 min

    Congo Ebola Outbreak Becomes Second-Most Lethal on Record — August 18, 2026

    DRC Ebola outbreak is now the second-most lethal on record, with Reuters citing 4,945 confirmed cases and 2,325 deaths; reports point to surveillance strain, unpaid health workers, and new WHO-Wellcome funding for community evidence. In this episode Explainer-How Congo’s Ebola outbreak became the second-most lethal on record | MWC Sandbox/Syndication — Reuters Explainer-How Congo’s Ebola outbreak became the second-most lethal on record | MWC Sandbox/Syndication # Explainer-How Congo’s Ebola outbreak became the second-most lethal on record By Thomson Reuters Aug 17, 2026 | 9:08 AM By Clement Bonnerot and Jessica Donati DAKAR, Aug 17 (Reuters) – The ongoing Ebola outbreak is now the second-most lethal on record and the deadliest in the history… Ebola Efforts Fail in Congo as Unpaid Health Workers Strike — African Angle Ebola Efforts Fail in Congo as Unpaid Health Workers Strike # Ebola Efforts Fail in Congo as Unpaid Health Workers Strike ...the challenge is not only identifying the virus but reaching people. By David Lawal - August 16, 2026 Unpaid health workers and growing insecurity are threatening efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as surveillance teams… Strengthening the Bundibugyo virus disease response through community evidence | Caribbean News Global — Caribbean News Global Strengthening the Bundibugyo virus disease response through community evidence | Caribbean News Global # Strengthening the Bundibugyo virus disease response through community evidence August 16, 2026 - - New funding will help integrate community-generated evidence into outbreak intelligence, enabling faster, more informed public health decisions GENEVA, Switzerland – World Health Organization… Step Back — When reports cite thousands of Ebola cases and a rising death toll, how are confirmed, probable, and suspected cases counted—and why can totals differ so sharply between official updates and headlines? Background sources Ebola disease interim case definition for reporting in the EU/EEA — Europa The Diagnostic testing for Ebola disease and Marburg virus disease: interim guidance, 9 July 2026 — Who Ebola outbreak: the data that show why researchers are so alarmed | Nature — Nature DRC Ebola outbreak: hundreds of suspected cases, no vaccine | UN News — WHO Africa Ebola Outbreak: Current Situation — Cdc Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.

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  • #64
    August 17 · 8 min

    DRC Ebola Cases Climb as Travel Curbs and Trial Fight Deepen — August 17, 2026

    Ebola outbreak DRC now stands at 4,843 confirmed cases and 2,272 deaths, with six provinces affected, U.S. travel controls extended, and a WHO-linked drug trial drawing ethics objections from frontline clinicians. In this episode Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus — World Health Organization Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus - Democratic Republic of the Congo Skip to main content ## Disease Outbreak News # Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus - Democratic Republic of the Congo See all DONs related to this event Read more about Ebola disease ### Situation at a glance The Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is in a phase of… DRC: Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Rises to 2,272 – Africa news eng — Africa News DRC: Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Rises to 2,272 – Africa news eng # DRC: Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Rises to 2,272 africa 16/08/2026 600 The Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has claimed 2,272 lives out of 4,843 confirmed cases, according to the latest situation update released by Congolese authorities on Sunday. In an update dated August 14 and… CDC Extends Ebola-Related Travel Restrictions Through September 11, 2026 - Erickson Immigration Group — Erickson Immigration Group ### Democratic Republic of the CongoTraveler View To reduce the risk of Ebola importation into the United States, U.S. entry for travelers who were recently in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) **is temporarily restricted.** Travelers, including Americans, who have been in the DRC within 21 days of their flight will not be allowed to board commercial flights with U.S. destinations. **All… Exhausted health workers in Congo struggle to keep up as Ebola outpaces contact tracing - ABC News — ABC News # Exhausted health workers in Congo struggle to keep up as Ebola outpaces contact tracing - ABC News Author: ABC News Published: 2026-08-15T06:19:13+00:00 Source: ABC News (abcnews.com) Language: en ## Story Exhausted health workers in Congo struggle to keep up as Ebola outpaces contact tracing - ABC News [ABC News](https://abcnews.com/) ##… Ebola doctors ‘step back’ from WHO in drug trial ethics row — Yahoo News # Ebola doctors ‘step back’ from WHO in drug trial ethics row Published: 2026-08-14T13:21:08+00:00 Source: ca.news.yahoo.com (ca.news.yahoo.com) Language: en ## Story Two leading doctors have "stepped back" from long-held positions with the World Health Organization amid a row over the ethics of an Ebola drug trial underway in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The randomised control trial,… Daily TopFive for Ebola Watch. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email ebola-watch@lanternpodcasts.com.

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