WHO upgrades Ebola risk to 'very high' in DRC, with 82 confirmed cases and 7 deaths (pbs.org)

• WHO upgrades DRC Ebola risk to 'very high' nationally
• 82 confirmed cases, 7 confirmed deaths in DRC; nearly 750 suspected
• UN releases $60M, US pledges $23M for response efforts

"The World Health Organization raised its national risk assessment for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo from 'high' to 'very high' on May 22, 2026. There are 82 confirmed cases and 7 confirmed deaths, but the WHO estimates the true scale is larger, with nearly 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths. The UN released $60 million for response, and the US pledged $23 million, including setting up up to 50 Ebola treatment clinics in affected regions. Uganda has confirmed two cases with one death."