This outbreak is being called "the perfect storm." How did it start, what are the characteristics of the strain that's causing it and how much of a threat is it to global health?

The latest outbreak is challenging because it involves a rare species of Ebola for which there is no vaccine, and the epicentre is in an area affected by conflict. Ebola is a rare but deadly disease ...

With more than 1200 cases and 250 deaths (suspected and confirmed) reported as of 27 May, the 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has escalated into a global health ...

Bundibugyo virus is an uncommon species of Ebola-causing virus that has been linked to only two other known outbreaks ...

The fast-growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo came to the world’s attention only a little more than a week ago and is already the third-largest on record. But it’s the 17th ...

Everything you need to know about the Bundibugyo virus outbreak that has prompted the WHO to declare it a global health emergency.

TORONTO — As a rare strain of Ebola virus continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, here's what Canadians need to know. ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF EBOLA? Yes. There are a ...

Recurring Ebola outbreaks in Democratic Republic of Congo are linked to rural communities’ customs and reliance on bushmeat as a source of protein.

A travel ban is in place for some travelers from central African countries to slow the spread of Ebola, though health experts state the risk of infection for Americans is currently low. One American ...