The US Department of Health and Human Services has declared the conclusion of the monitoring period for the hantavirus, indicating that the outbreak has eased. This decision reflects a significant reduction in cases and a return to normal public health operations, according to Al Jazeera.

Uganda recently closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo to prevent the spread of Ebola, as the Congo faces a significant outbreak with over 1,000 suspected and confirmed cases and more than 250 deaths reported as of May 27, 2026, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Public health experts suggest that such border closures may not be the most effective strategy in managing the outbreak.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to launch a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) next week to assess the effectiveness of two antiviral treatments, MBP134 and remdesivir, in reducing mortality among patients infected with Bundibugyo virus disease. This initiative comes as reported cases of the disease exceed 1,000. The trial will evaluate the treatments both individually and in combination, with preparations now complete.

The UN's maritime agency has initiated an operation to evacuate over 11,000 sailors who are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. This effort aims to address the critical situation faced by these individuals in the strategically important waterway.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued new warnings regarding the resurgence of yellow fever outbreaks in Africa and the Americas. This troubling trend highlights the ongoing public health challenges posed by the disease in these regions.

France has confirmed its first case of Ebola, amid an ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where over 260 deaths have been reported. The situation highlights the continuing threat posed by the virus in the region.