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healthMay 19, 2026The Financial Express

Explainer: Why the Ebola outbreak is a global health emergency

The World Health Organisation has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern after cases linked to the rare Bundibugyo virus strain were detected. Health authorities have warned of significant regional spread risks due to cross-border travel and population movement.

powerMay 19, 2026Natural News

Putin and Xi deepen strategic alliance as China balances ties with Trump

Putin’s visit to Beijing reinforces Russia-China strategic partnership despite recent U.S.-China talks The two nations align around a multipolar world order opposing U.S. dominance and sanctions Russia depends on China for energy exports as Western sanctions cut off European markets China holds the upper hand in the relationship, dictating terms as Russia grows reliant on

healthMay 19, 2026ABC17News.com

WHO chief raises alarm over scale of Ebola outbreak after death toll climbs

By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — The chief of the World Health Organization said Tuesday he is “deeply concerned about the scale and speed” of the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, as questions swirl over how the virus spread undetected for so long. The outbreak, driven by the

healthMay 19, 2026Devdiscourse

UPDATE 2-WHO chief concerned at speed and scale of Ebola outbreak

‌There have been 516 suspected cases and 33 confirmed cases in Congo, according to a daily bulletin published by health authorities, and two confirmed cases in neighbouring Uganda. Tedros told members of the World Health ⁠Assembly meeting this ​week in Geneva ⁠that the "numbers will change as field operations are scaling up, including strengthening surveillance, contact tracing and laboratory testing." "I'm ⁠deeply concerned about the scale and speed of the epidemic," Tedros said. A meeting of the ​WHO's Emergency Committee is scheduled for later on Tuesday to discuss the Ebola ⁠outbreak, Tedros said.

healthMay 19, 2026Arkansas Online

Congo to open 3 treatment centers amid Ebola outbreak

KINSHASA, Congo — Congo will open three Ebola treatment centers in the eastern Ituri province, and the World Health Organization is sending a team of experts to the country, following an outbreak of a rare type of the virus that has killed nearly 120 people.

climateMay 19, 2026Phys.org

Seabird world shrinks as oceans warm, forcing longer flights to survive

Seabirds such as albatrosses and petrels are retreating into smaller areas of ocean and traveling further to find new places to live as the climate warms. Scientists from the University of Reading studied more than 120 species of Procellariiformes (the group that includes albatrosses, petrels, shearwaters and storm petrels) using evolutionary family trees, ancient climate records and ocean temperature data to track how their ranges and movements have changed throughout history.

healthMay 19, 2026CP24 Toronto

Is Canada’s healthcare system ready?

While both Toronto and Vancouver brace for roughly 300 thousand visitors to flood into their cities in less than a month for the FIFA World Cup, Canada’s health agency is warning of a “high risk” of measles spread from the domestic and international tourists that will be mingling for the matches in the two cities.

healthMay 19, 2026Devdiscourse

Ebola deaths in eastern Congo rise to 131 as outbreak spreads

More than 500 suspected Ebola cases documented Cases in urban areas raise concerns about spread Exposed Americans to be ​evacuated to Germany Experts explore treatment and vaccine options By Erikas Mwisi BUNIA, Democratic ​Republic of Congo, May 19 (Reuters) - T wenty-six more suspected Ebola ‌deaths ​were recorded in 24 hours in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities said on Tuesday, and the head of the World Health Organization expressed deep concern about the outbreak's spread. The new deaths bring to 131 the fatalities associated with the ‌outbreak in eastern DRC.

worldMay 19, 2026Firstpost

Which country is called the Birthplace of Coffee?

Discover the fascinating origins of coffee and the country widely recognised as its birthplace. From ancient legends to global coffee culture, here’s how the world’s favourite beverage began its journey.

sportsMay 19, 2026ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Joe Ingles on talking trash, quitting NBA and joining the NBL

If there's one thing Joe Ingles does as well as hoop, it's talk. The Aussie hoops legend tells us why he's opted to quit the NBA for the NBL and reflects on his 12 years in the best basketball league on earth. Plus a breakdown on the best trash talkers in the NBA. To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more.

healthMay 19, 2026The Economic Times

Ebola outbreak, but no vaccine; WHO declares international emergency over rare strain spread

The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. This rare Bundibugyo virus strain is spreading rapidly across borders. There are no approved vaccines or treatments for this specific strain. Health authorities are urging enhanced surveillance and community engagement to control the escalating crisis.

healthMay 19, 2026News-Medical.net

Early protein and calorie supplements lead to fewer high-risk newborns

In parts of the world where daily nutrition is unstable, pregnancy and newborn health are more precarious. A new study led by epidemiologist Dongqing Wang of the George Mason University College of Public Health adds to the evidence that improving maternal nutrition during pregnancy may be a key intervention to improve birth outcomes.

scienceMay 19, 2026Devdiscourse

Reuters Science News Summary

Following is a summary ​of current ​science news ‌briefs. Scientists unravel ​the history of cotton domestication Cotton, the ‌world's most profitable nonfood crop, is used more than any other natural fiber. Scientists have now unraveled the domestication ​history of this important species - called Gossypium ⁠hirsutum, or upland cotton - with some ⁠genomic ​sleuthing.