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Video: US quarantines 14 citizens returning from Congo Ebola outbreak at New York base

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US quarantines 14 citizens returning from Congo Ebola outbreak at New York base

Jul 23, 2026

The segment reports on 14 U.S. citizens, including families visiting relatives, who were quarantined for four days at Fort Drum military base in New York after returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo via Canada. Officials had evaluated them as low risk for Ebola exposure, yet they were detained at land borders despite a do-not-board order that applies only to commercial flights. The report notes confusion within federal agencies over handling citizen returns during the ongoing outbreak, which has exceeded 2,500 confirmed cases. The broadcast draws on anonymous sources familiar with the situation, Defense Department notifications, CDC policy details, and comments from public health law experts. It highlights the tension between containment efforts and legal limits on restricting U.S. citizens' reentry.

Source: Reuters

Video: DR Congo confirms 999 Ebola deaths as Bundibugyo outbreak spreads in Ituri

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DR Congo confirms 999 Ebola deaths as Bundibugyo outbreak spreads in Ituri

Jul 22, 2026

The brief Channel 4 News segment reports the latest Ebola figures from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, stating at least 999 deaths and nearly 2,500 confirmed cases in the outbreak that began in mid-May. It identifies the Bundibugyo strain as the cause, notes the absence of approved treatments or vaccines, and states that around 90% of cases are in remote Ituri province. The segment draws on ministry and WHO-aligned data, presents the outbreak as the fastest in history, and highlights the concentration in eastern provinces without additional guests or extended analysis.

Source: Channel 4 News

Video: Ebola Deaths in DRC Top 500 Amid Health Worker Strike Threats

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Ebola Deaths in DRC Top 500 Amid Health Worker Strike Threats

Jul 6, 2026

The ABC News segment reports rising Ebola cases and deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with officials citing at least 500 deaths from more than 1,500 confirmed cases. It covers a 24-hour strike notice issued by healthcare workers protesting unpaid benefits and poor conditions. The report draws on official Ministry of Health updates and describes the workers' demands without additional guests or graphics referenced in the transcript.

Source: ABC News

Video: Al Jazeera clip features Ebola survivor urging treatment in DRC amid outbreak

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Al Jazeera clip features Ebola survivor urging treatment in DRC amid outbreak

Jul 4, 2026

The Al Jazeera English video features survivor Gladys Mungoromu (Munguromu) recounting her Ebola infection in the DRC. She describes family members dying after initial refusal of hospital care due to rumors that facilities caused death, her own infection through contact, fear-driven delay in seeking help, and eventual positive experience with treatment leading to survival. She urges Congolese to accept medical care and reject misinformation. The clip is part of ongoing coverage of the 2026 Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Ituri Province.

Source: Al Jazeera English

Video: Ebola Treatment Trial Launches in DR Congo for Bundibugyo Strain

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Ebola Treatment Trial Launches in DR Congo for Bundibugyo Strain

Jul 3, 2026

The Reuters segment covers the start of a clinical trial for Ebola virus disease treatments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during an active outbreak. It highlights ongoing research to identify effective molecules, lists MBP134, remdesivir, and supportive care among options, and notes the study's four-arm design. The broadcast draws on statements from health officials involved in the response and references the trial structure run by DRC’s National Institute for Biomedical Research with international partners including the WHO.

Source: Reuters

Video: Al Jazeera report links Ebola outbreak in Bunia to DRC displacement and aid shortfalls

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Al Jazeera report links Ebola outbreak in Bunia to DRC displacement and aid shortfalls

Jul 3, 2026

The segment reports from Bunia on the Ebola outbreak amid ongoing conflict-driven displacement. It covers challenges in quarantine units, contact tracing in camps, food distribution by WFP, and deaths of unclear cause in displacement sites. It draws on on-site reporting by Catherine Soi, comments from aid workers, and statements about donor funding and a $1.4 billion request by Congolese authorities and partners.

Source: Al Jazeera English

Video: UNDP: DRC Ebola outbreak risks $3.6B Africa loss, 1M into poverty

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UNDP: DRC Ebola outbreak risks $3.6B Africa loss, 1M into poverty

Jun 30, 2026

Reuters clip reports UNDP assessment of the ongoing DRC Ebola outbreak. Segments cover projected poverty increase of nearly 1 million people in DRC, where six in ten live below the poverty line, alongside up to $3.6 billion in African economic losses and over 300,000 jobs at risk. The report draws from the UNDP Rapid Socioeconomic Assessment, presented at a Geneva briefing. It references official poverty statistics and macroeconomic modeling for the DRC and wider region, with no additional guests or graphics detailed in the transcript.

Source: Reuters

Video: Bloomberg examines Ebola response amid US aid shifts in Africa

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Bloomberg examines Ebola response amid US aid shifts in Africa

Jun 26, 2026

The segment covers the 2026 Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda, Africa CDC and WHO's joint $518 million response plan, and challenges from reduced Western funding. It discusses the Trump administration's America First health strategy replacing USAID programs with bilateral agreements requiring greater local contributions. Interviews include Africa CDC Director General Jean Kaseya on funding needs, IAVI's Mark Feinberg on vaccine trials, and reporters on impacts in Mozambique and pushback in countries like Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Ghana. Sourcing draws from named experts, Africa CDC statements, and Bloomberg correspondents; graphics and on-air analysis frame the transition's effects on health systems.

Source: Bloomberg Television

Video: WHO Reports 75 Healthcare Workers Infected in DRC Ebola Outbreak

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WHO Reports 75 Healthcare Workers Infected in DRC Ebola Outbreak

Jun 19, 2026

The brief clip features a WHO official stating that 75 healthcare workers have been infected with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo outbreak, with 17 deaths among them. It references early infections among medics and personal accounts from survivors in Bunia. The segment draws directly from WHO statements and provides basic statistics on infection and fatality rates among health workers. No additional guests or graphics are evident; the focus remains on the official case count update amid the ongoing Bundibugyo virus outbreak.

Source: Reuters

Video: Africa CDC Director Warns Ebola Outbreak in DRC, Uganda Risks Escalation

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Africa CDC Director Warns Ebola Outbreak in DRC, Uganda Risks Escalation

Jun 17, 2026

DW News interview with Africa CDC Director-General Dr. Jean Kaseya (transcript spells Casaya) on the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak declared four weeks prior. Kaseya notes higher case and death counts than prior outbreaks at the same stage, stresses urban setting and security challenges, and calls for accelerated contact tracing, testing capacity, and community engagement to address mistrust. He references $910 million in pledges and warns of rising costs to $1-4 billion without swift disbursement.

Source: DW News

Video: Al Jazeera reports on DRC Ebola outbreak amid containment challenges

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Al Jazeera reports on DRC Ebola outbreak amid containment challenges

Jun 17, 2026

The segment covers warnings from health officials that the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC has not peaked, citing insecurity hampering efforts in Ituri province. It reports over 70,000 displaced people in siege-like conditions, 837 confirmed cases, and nearly 200 deaths. The head of Africa CDC highlights gaps in contact tracing, noting expected 32,000 contacts versus only 6,000 identified due to insecurity and limited personnel.

Source: Al Jazeera English

Video: DW News examines Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC amid conflict and response challenges

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DW News examines Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC amid conflict and response challenges

Jun 16, 2026

DW News reports on the ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC caused by the Bundibugyo virus species. Segments cover rising cases and deaths, challenges from armed conflict and community mistrust, on-ground reporting from Goma journalist Alcatanti Jaffa, and expert analysis from Professor Eileen Marty on response difficulties and vaccine prospects. The broadcast draws on interviews with a local journalist and infectious disease expert who has advised WHO; references official figures, Red Cross statements, and Africa CDC warnings. It highlights the 17th DRC Ebola outbreak, low contact tracing rates, and risks of further spread due to insecurity and infrastructure.

Source: DW News

Video: Reuters Report Examines Social Media Role in DRC Ebola Response

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Reuters Report Examines Social Media Role in DRC Ebola Response

Jun 16, 2026

The Reuters segment profiles Congolese social media influencers, including Bob Langa Jakub (SEBO), working with the Ministry of Health to produce awareness videos about the Ebola outbreak centered in Bunia, Ituri Province. It highlights challenges like insecurity limiting traditional outreach and quotes ministry official Hussein Tuabu on using platforms like TikTok and Facebook to reach youth. The report notes over 800 cases of the Bundibugyo strain, which lacks approved vaccines or treatments, and mentions ongoing efforts at Bunia General Hospital amid rising cases. Sourcing draws from named local influencers, ministry officials, and hospital workers.

Source: Reuters

Video: NPR Report from Inside Rwampara Ebola Treatment Center in DRC Outbreak

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NPR Report from Inside Rwampara Ebola Treatment Center in DRC Outbreak

Jun 16, 2026

The segment shows reporter Emmet Livingstone inside the Rwampara Ebola Treatment Center in Ituri province, eastern DRC, the declared epicenter of the ongoing outbreak. He describes wearing full protective gear including multiple layers, goggles, and masks while moving between isolated patient rooms, noting extreme discomfort, breathing difficulty, and fogged vision. Doctors attend to patients who are in significant pain, with some crying out; the virus causes whole-body aches at certain stages.

Source: NPR

Video: CBS report on DRC Ebola outbreak and Uganda border controls holds up

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CBS report on DRC Ebola outbreak and Uganda border controls holds up

Jun 16, 2026

The CBS News segment, filed from Uganda by correspondent Ramy Oencio, covers the ongoing Ebola outbreak centered in eastern DRC's Ituri Province. It reports surging confirmed cases exceeding 800 after one month, WHO concerns over geographic spread and community transmission, a border incident involving security forces and a victim's body, and Uganda's screening measures including QR-code declarations and a closed but porous 500-mile border. Uganda's Director of Public Health is quoted on the difficulty of controlling movement, noting all Ugandan cases are imported and no new local cases for 11 days.

Source: CBS News

Video: MSF Reports Persistent Gaps in DRC Ebola Response

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MSF Reports Persistent Gaps in DRC Ebola Response

Jun 16, 2026

The NBC News clip features an MSF field worker describing conditions during the ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC's Ituri province. The speaker details overwhelming caseloads, late-stage patient arrivals, household-level transmission, community deaths exceeding confirmed cases, and comparisons to the scale of the West Africa epidemic and prior DRC outbreaks. The segment relays firsthand observations from an MSF team member on the ground for three weeks, emphasizing gaps in surveillance and response capacity one month after the May 15, 2026 declaration. It draws on MSF's direct operational experience without additional named experts or official graphics.

Source: NBC News