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Ebola spread in central Africa could match 2014 record outbreak, US health officials say

history, [west Africa’s 2014-2016 outbreak](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/17/what-is-ebola-why-who-says-drc-uganda-outbreak-global-health-emergency) that killed more than 11,000 people, according to a new analysis by US health officials. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC

Gun rights groups see 'golden age' under Trump administration

director of federal affairs for the Gun Owners of America. [![An attendee at a gun rights rally open-carries his gun in a holster that reads "We the People," from the Preamble

WHO chief lauds Uganda’s response to Ebola outbreak

director-general of the World Health Organization has praised Uganda for its response to the [Ebola outbreak](/news/2026/6/4/what-are-the-ebola-vaccines-under-research-and-when-will-they-be-ready) in central Africa, saying he is “confident” the epidemic can be brought under control. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

A new Ebola outbreak has already killed 87 people

director general of Africa CDC, said during a Saturday press conference conducted by video call. There are now 336 suspected cases and 87 deaths, he said. Cases so far have been mostly detected

World Health Organization declares Ebola outbreak in Congo a global health emergency

director general of Africa CDC, said during a Saturday press conference conducted by video call. There are now 336 suspected cases and 87 deaths, he said. Cases so far have been mostly detected

US ‘drowning in misinformation’ under RFK Jr, autism advocates say

histories. The first meeting of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) was abruptly [postponed](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/19/us-autism-committee-rfk-jr) in March and [rescheduled](https://autisticadvocacy.org/2026/04/asan-alarmed-by-iacc-process/) for Tuesday, the same day the [report](https://autisticadvocacy.org/autism-hhs-and-public-health/)