THE CONVERSATION: Ebola may have spread beyond Africa — here’s how health authorities are responding
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Health authorities are responding to a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with investigations into suspected cases in Italy and Brazil. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, as it has resulted in 906 suspected cases and 223 deaths in the DRC. Vaccine development is being fast-tracked to address the crisis, with significant funding from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations.
- ▪The current Ebola outbreak is the third-largest in world history.
- ▪Health authorities are investigating suspected cases in Italy and Brazil, linked to travelers from the DRC and Uganda.
- ▪The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations has committed over $8.6 million to develop vaccines targeting the Bundibugyo strain.
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THE CONVERSATION Ebola may have spread beyond Africa — here’s how health authorities are responding Amid a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, health authorities are investigating suspected cases in Italy and Brazil while speeding up vaccine development to curb the crisis. By Abrar Ahmad Chughtai, Holly Seale and Saiful Islam 4 Jun 2026 A woman walks by posters warning about Ebola near an Ebola treatment center on June 2, 2026 in Monigi, Democratic Republic of Congo. (Photo by Daniel Buuma/Getty Images) Dive Deeper Speed Read Summary Listen Dive Deeper The latest Ebola outbreak is showing no signs of slowing.On 24 April, the first suspected case of the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola was detected in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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