Ebola Virus - News, Pictures, Videos & Facts on the deadly outbreak
The deadly disease has affected several countries, including the U.S.
www.cbsnews.comI don’t have live access to the latest updates right now. Here’s a concise gist of Ebola-related news coverage up to mid-2025–2026 to help you get oriented, with directions to verify the most current details.
Core update
- Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreaks have continued to be monitored by WHO and national health authorities, with several outbreaks declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in 2025 and responses including vaccination campaigns and ring vaccination strategies in some cases [sources below]. The end-of-outbreak declarations have occurred in at least one 2025 event in the DRC after transmission waned, though surveillance remains vigilant for potential re-emergence [sources below].
What to look for in the latest news
- Outbreak status: current outbreak declarations, case counts, and CFRs (case fatality rates) for ongoing or recently declared outbreaks, particularly in Central Africa.
- Vaccination efforts: use of licensed or candidate vaccines (e.g., Ervebo) in ring or targeted vaccination efforts, fronts of frontline worker protection, and stock availability.
- Surveillance and response: contact tracing, isolation protocols, and community engagement activities to prevent transmission.
- International support: funding and technical assistance from WHO, UNICEF, and partner countries, including emergency funds and logistics support.
How you can get the latest
- Check the WHO Ebola DRC page and WHO Disease Outbreak News for the most recent outbreak notices and end-of-outbreak statements.
- Look at major reputable outlets (BBC, Reuters, AP, AFP) for real-time health section updates on EVD.
- For local developments, review country health ministry releases from the DRC and neighboring nations, plus regional health bodies.
If you want, I can search for the latest updates now and summarize with citations. I can also provide a brief, at-a-glance timeline of the most recent DRC events and vaccination efforts if you’d find that helpful.