Important News Around The World

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It was posted here:

Breaking News Thread (Part 1)

The World Health Organisation on ‌Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a “public health emergency ​of international concern”. The WHO said the ​outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does ⁠not meet the criteria of a ​pandemic emergency. https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/who-declares-ebola-outbreak-congo-uganda-global-health-emergency-2026-05-17/

…and with an update here:

Breaking News Thread (Part 2)

Continued on the Ebola outbreak post…

Ebola Outbreak Tops 500 Suspected Cases as American Tests Positive