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Ebola disease is severe and often fatal. Outbreaks are occurring in DRC and Uganda as of May 15.

May 17, 2026

Current situation on the hantavirus outbreak that was reported May 2, 2026.

May 14, 2026

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May 15, 2026

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May 29, 2026

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Disease detectives in Tanzania used advance technology to better detect pathogens.

Story about an infection prevention and control (IPC) training developed in Georgia and Kazakhstan.

Learn how CDC experts led a Salmonella outbreak investigation in Moldova.

CDC and partners are helping communities sustain handwashing facilities in Kenya and Uganda.

CDC's support during an Ebola outbreak helped protect local populations and Americans.

CDC-supported sample transport systems in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

Polio remains a serious threat in Cameroon, especially for children under five.

Learn how CDC is working with partners in Kenya to make public toilets cleaner and prevent disease.

CDC celebrates 10 years of the Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) in Guinea.

CDC helped the Democratic Republic of the Congo contain its 16th Ebola outbreak, saving lives.