HEALTHWhat to Know About the Ebola OutbreakAid agencies are racing to help underequipped health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. More than 245 people are now suspected to have died from the virus.NY Times·3w ago
HEALTHEbola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warnsThe medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.BBC News·3w ago
HEALTHInside the Ebola Epicenter, the Virus Rages With Little to Stop ItA remote gold mining town is under siege, as medical workers struggle to beat back a surge of deaths and infections.NY Times·3w ago
HEALTHTrump Squeezes Immigrants by Cutting Them Off From Jobs, Health Care and HousingThe methodically planned strategy is intended to pressure noncitizens, including many with legal status, to leave the United States.NY Times·3w ago
HEALTHIRS unveils new health savings account limits for 2027The IRS has increased the health savings account limits for 2027. Here's what you need to know.CNBC·May 29, 2026
HEALTHWHO puts Ebola outbreak death rate at ‘huge’ 30-50% as chief arrives in DRC<p>Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus calls for ceasefire among armed groups to help avoid deaths from preventable disease</p><p>The death rate of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is between 30% and 50%, the World Health Organization has said, as its head arrived in the country to The Guardian·May 29, 2026
HEALTHWHO puts Ebola outbreak death rate at ‘huge’ 30-50% as chief arrives in DRC<p>Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus calls for ceasefire among armed groups to help avoid deaths from preventable disease</p><p>The death rate of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is between 30% and 50%, the World Health Organization has said, as its head arrived in the country to The Guardian·May 29, 2026
HEALTHWHO chief lands in Congo to address rare Ebola outbreak amid distrust and insecurityThe head of the World Health Organization arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to witness efforts against an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus.NPR·May 29, 2026
HEALTHFriday briefing: What do the cuts in aid mean for the fight against Ebola in the DRC?<p>In today’s newsletter: As the virus spreads across borders, health workers warn that weakened global support is making a prolonged crisis more likely</p><p></p><p>Ebola is spreading rapidly in parts of east Africa. The deadly disease, which kills around half of those it infects, is <a href="httpsThe Guardian·May 29, 2026
HEALTHFriday briefing: What do the cuts in aid mean for the fight against Ebola in the DRC?<p>In today’s newsletter: As the virus spreads across borders, health workers warn that weakened global support is making a prolonged crisis more likely</p><p></p><p>Ebola is spreading rapidly in parts of east Africa. The deadly disease, which kills around half of those it infects, is <a href="httpsThe Guardian·May 29, 2026
HEALTHWHO chief arrives in DRC promising Ebola outbreak ‘can be stopped’<p>Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus heads for Ituri province where epidemic is centred and calls for halt to fighting that hampers medical relief efforts</p><p>The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo can be stopped, the World Health Organization (WHO) head, Tedros Adhanom GhebreyThe Guardian·May 29, 2026
HEALTHSuit Says Black Infants Were Subjected to Experimental Vaccine Without ConsentThe babies were part of a vaccine trial for a respiratory virus in the 1960s and died shortly after. Their families said they had been unaware of the trial until recently.NY Times·May 29, 2026
