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WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Emergency
The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a global emergency, with over 80 deaths reported. The spread to neighboring countries raises concerns about the virus's containment.
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Al Jazeera
DRC outbreak causes more than 80 deaths and spreads to neighbouring Uganda.
2026-05-17 11:21 UTC
The Hill
World health officials say the Andes form of hantavirus, which can jump between humans, is not spiraling into a pandemic.
2026-05-17 11:32 UTC