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The World Health Organization warns the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than any previous outbreak, with over 2,000 cases and 796 deaths confirmed since May 2026. The agency has appealed for increased funding as it struggles to contain the fast-moving epidemic.
The World Health Organization reports that nearly half of all dementia cases may be preventable through modifiable risk factors, as over 57 million people live with the condition globally.
WHO and UNICEF warn that 13.5 million infants missed all routine vaccines in 2025, driven by conflict, poverty, and vaccine hesitancy, undermining global progress on preventable diseases.
The World Health Organization has cautioned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo may be significantly underreported, with official figures potentially capturing only half the true number of cases.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed 600 lives, according to World Health Organization data, as a new wave of the virus was declared in May 2026.
The largest-ever Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has exceeded 1,400 cases, with the WHO warning it is one of Africa’s most serious public health emergencies this year.