Ebola resurgence sparks global concern, travel restrictions: What to know
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global public health emergency last week amid a growing number of reported cases in Congo and Uganda. A total of 83 confirmed cases and nine confirmed deaths have been reported by the Congolese health ministry as of May 23, with another 176 cases and 176 deaths suspected, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Ugandan health officials have reported five confirmed cases and one confirmed death.
- ▪The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global public health emergency last week amid a growing number of reported cases in Congo and Uganda.
- ▪A total of 83 confirmed cases and nine confirmed deaths have been reported by the Congolese health ministry as of May 23, with another 176 cases and 176 deaths suspected, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- ▪Ugandan health officials have reported five confirmed cases and one confirmed death.
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Healthcare Ebola resurgence sparks global concern, travel restrictions: What to know Comments: by Sophie Brams - 05/23/26 8:32 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Sophie Brams - 05/23/26 8:32 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING The resurgence of Ebola in central Africa is prompting international concern, with health officials issuing urgent warnings and travel restrictions as an outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain spreads. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global public health emergency last week amid a growing number of reported cases in Congo and Uganda.
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