Did US Aid Cuts Worsen the Central Africa Ebola Outbreak?
Since the turn of the millennium, there has been a new Ebolaoutbreak almost every year. The current epidemic, however, is different.
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Germany news roundup: US Ebola patient's family to join him
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Rare Bundibugyo Ebola Spreads Without a Vaccine
The number of Ebola cases has been growing – and growing by a lot — each day since the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency on Saturday. The latest toll? More than 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected-Ebola deaths. Loading...
WHO concerned about rapid Ebola spread in DRC
The director general of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday voiced concern about the "scale and speed" of the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The WHO is holding an emergency meeting later on Tuesday in Geneva to discuss developments in Ituri province and other parts of eastern DRC.
Two police killed protecting polio teams in Bajaur
Two police officers died in Pakistan's northwestern Bajaur tribal district while protecting health workers who were administering the polio vaccine to children on Monday, a security official said. The two separate attacks took place in Bajaur, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan.
MV Hondius Returns to Rotterdam After Hantavirus Outbreak
MV Hondius, the cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly hantavirus outbreak, ended its voyage on Monday, with Rotterdam in The Netherlands being its final destination. The vessel docked in the Dutch port shortly after 10 a.m. local time (0800 UTC).
Why Ebola Remains a Persistent Threat in Africa
The World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern on May 17, 2026, following reports of an outbreak of Ebola, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. But the WHO said the outbreak did "not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency."
Cassidy Loses Primary; WHO Declares Ebola Global Emergency
Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana lost his bid for reelection on Saturday.
Silica Exposure May Have Injured Thousands of Countertop Workers
Wade Hanicker poses for a portrait at his home in Brooksville, Fla., on March 23. Hanicker was diagnosed with silicosis after years of cutting quartz countertops. Tina Russell for NPR hide caption toggle caption Tina Russell for NPR Wade Hanicker lives near Tampa, Fla., and he started making countertops about 15 years ago.
Czech Beer Decline, Rising Health Concerns and New Addiction Risks
The Czech Republic, which boasts a population of 10 million, is a famously beer-loving nation. Nobody in the world drinks as much beer as the Czechs do — for decades, they have nabbed the top spot for most per capita beer consumption lists, only occasionally ranking second.
WHO Declares International Emergency for Ebola Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern." The WHO said the outbreak does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency.
Clinic Reports Rising Mental Health Crisis Amid Immigration Raids
A child cries after his father is detained by federal agents as they left an immigration court hearing at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building on August 26, 2025 in New York City. The Trump administration's immigration crackdown continues nationwide. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael M.