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Ebola outbreak declared a global health emergency by WHO

Outbreaks of the deadly Ebola virus in two African countries have prompted the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

Published May 18, 2026, 1:59 AM

Updated May 23, 2026, 11:03 PM132

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Ebola outbreak declared a global health emergency by WHO

Outbreaks of the deadly Ebola virus in two African countries have prompted the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

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Ebola outbreak declared a global health emergency by WHO

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