WHO Declares Ebola Public Health Emergency of Global Concern

BREAKING:

Africa’s CDC Director is sounding the alarm on the new Ebola outbreak, describing the situation as “panic mode.” He confirmed that candidate vaccines are available and expressed hope of deploying them “in the coming weeks.”

He also warned that Western countries… https://t.co/C7E72qih8j pic.twitter.com/ZgyiWBDlly

— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) May 17, 2026

Highlights from Disease Outbreak News on #Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo Virus Disease, Democratic Republic of the Congo & Uganda - 16 May 2026:

🔴 As of 15 May, a total of 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths (4 deaths among confirmed cases) have been reported. 65 contacts… pic.twitter.com/uwUZJFyRpH

— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) May 17, 2026

After having consulted the #DRC and #Uganda where the #Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus is known to be currently occurring, I determine that the epidemic constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), as defined in the provisions of IHR.

My full… pic.twitter.com/zhYVEyxSI8

— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) May 17, 2026

I am tapped out. I can't muster up the energy to get into panic mode.