New Ebola outbreak fuels mounting global alarm as U.S. works to relocate affected Americans
A new Ebola outbreak in central Africa has raised global concerns, prompting the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency. Over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths have been reported, primarily in Congo and Uganda. The U.S. is working to relocate affected Americans while health officials warn of the outbreak's potential spread due to its late detection.
- ▪The outbreak has been identified as a rare type of Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus.
- ▪Congo has closed its land border with Rwanda in response to the outbreak.
- ▪The WHO has sent a team of experts and emergency supplies to combat the spread of the virus.
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AfricaNew Ebola outbreak fuels mounting global alarm as U.S. works to relocate affected AmericansMore than 300 suspected cases and 88 suspected deaths have so far been reported, primarily in Congo but also in neighboring Uganda. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleWHO declares global health emergency over new Ebola outbreak01:36Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 18, 2026, 7:28 AM EDTBy Alexander SmithThere was increasing global alarm Monday over an Ebola virus outbreak in central Africa that the World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.More than 300 suspected cases and 88 suspected deaths…
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