Severe
Ebola
DR CONGO EBOLA OUTBREAK: GOMA CLINIC RECEIVES PROTECTIVE GEAR
Jericho Road Wellness Clinic in Goma receives $2.5M in PPE and supplies to support district Ebola containment efforts.
An Ebola outbreak has been announced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Jericho Road Wellness Clinic in Goma will receive $2.5 million in personal protective gear, medication, and supplies from Direct Relief. A significant portion will protect staff and treat patients at a district Ebola containment center.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Cases: —
Deaths: —
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Severe
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
PENNSYLVANIA BIRD FLU OUTBREAK: 7.2 MILLION BIRDS AFFECTED IN 2026
Pennsylvania reports 7.2 million birds affected by bird flu in 2026 alone; state expands testing response.
Pennsylvania officials reported that 7.2 million birds have been affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza since the start of 2026. The state says more than 14.3 million birds have been lost in the Commonwealth since the outbreak began in February 2022. Approximately half of losses since 2022 have occurred since January 2026.
United States
Cases: 7,200,000
Deaths: —
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Severe
Measles
ISRAEL MEASLES OUTBREAK: 16TH DEATH AS 6-YEAR-OLD DIES
Israel reports 16 deaths in measles outbreak; outbreak concentrated in ultra-Orthodox communities with low vaccination.
Israel's Health Ministry reported a 6-year-old child died of measles on Sunday, bringing total deaths in the current outbreak to 16. The outbreak has spread through ultra-Orthodox communities and areas with lower immunization rates. Most previous deaths involved previously healthy children with no underlying conditions.
Israel
Cases: —
Deaths: 16
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Severe
Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease
EBOLA BUNDIBUGYO OUTBREAK DRC UGANDA 390 CASES 92 DEATHS
BVD outbreak in DRC and Uganda reports 390 additional suspected cases including 92 deaths; 105 laboratory-confirmed cases.
The Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda continues to evolve with increasing case numbers and geographic spread. Since the previous situation report dated 18 May 2026, the DRC reported 390 additional suspected cases including 92 deaths. Laboratory-confirmed cases increased by 72 cases, from 33 to 105 confirmed cases.
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda
Cases: 490
Deaths: 92
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Severe
Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease
BUNDIBUGYO VIRUS DISEASE CONFIRMED DRC MONGBWALU HEALTH ZONE
BVD laboratory-confirmed in Mongbwalu Health Zone, Ituri Province, DRC following unknown illness alert.
On 5 May 2026, WHO received alert of unknown illness with high mortality in Mongbwalu Health Zone, Ituri Province, DRC. Rapid response teams deployed and on 15 May 2026, laboratory testing by INRB Kinshasa confirmed Bundibugyo virus disease.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Deaths: —
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Severe
Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease
BUNDIBUGYO EBOLA CONFIRMED DRC MAY 15 2026 FOUR HEALTH WORKERS
BVD laboratory-confirmed 15 May 2026 in DRC; four health workers died within four days in Mongbwalu.
On 5 May 2026, WHO received alert of unknown illness with high mortality in Mongbwalu Health Zone, Ituri Province, including four health workers who died within four days. Rapid response teams deployed to Mongbwalu and Rwampara Health Zones. On 15 May 2026, laboratory testing by INRB confirmed Bundibugyo virus disease.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Cases: —
Deaths: 4
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Severe
Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease
DRC CONFIRMS NEW EBOLA BUNDIBUGYO OUTBREAK ITURI PROVINCE MAY
DRC confirms Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in Ituri Province; WHO scales up support immediately.
The World Health Organization is rapidly scaling up support to the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo following confirmation of an Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the country's north-eastern Ituri Province. Laboratory analysis conducted by the National Institute of Biomedical Research (INRB) confirmed the outbreak.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Severe
Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease
EBOLA OUTBREAK DRC UGANDA OVER 900 SUSPECTED CASES SITUATION
Bundibugyo strain Ebola impacts DRC and Uganda with over 900 suspected cases; Project HOPE deploys response team.
Project HOPE's Emergency Response Team, including epidemiologist and emergency physician with extensive Ebola experience, deployed to Uganda to respond to worsening Ebola outbreak. The Bundibugyo strain has impacted both DRC and Uganda with over 900 suspected cases.
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda
Cases: 900
Deaths: —
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Severe
Ebola Virus Disease
UNICEF EBOLA FLASH UPDATE DRC UGANDA PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
WHO declares Ebola outbreak DRC and Uganda Public Health Emergency of International Concern; Africa CDC declares continental emergency.
On 17 May 2026, WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Africa CDC declared a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security on 18 May 2026. As of 24 May 2026, DRC and Uganda reported cases meeting emergency thresholds.
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda
Cases: 90
Deaths: —
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Severe
Cholera, Measles
SOUTH SUDAN DISPLACEMENT OUTBREAK CHOLERA MEASLES HUMANITARIAN CRISIS
Conflict-driven displacement intensifies in South Sudan; concurrent cholera and measles outbreaks reported.
Conflict-driven displacement has intensified humanitarian needs, with 276,500 people displaced across Jonglei, Lakes, Upper Nile, and Central Equatoria since December 2025. Concurrent outbreaks including cholera resurgence alongside measles create compounding health threats.
South Sudan
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Deaths: —
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