France has confirmed its first case of Ebola in a doctor who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The patient is currently in isolation and is being treated under strict biosafety protocols to mitigate the risk of spreading the virus within France.

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.

Uganda has reported a new positive case of Ebola, nearly three weeks after the last recorded case on June 5, 2026. This new case increases the total number of Ebola cases in the country to twenty, according to sources within the Ministry of Health. The confirmation of the case occurred on Monday.

The White House is preparing to request over $1.4 billion in new funding from Congress to tackle the expanding Ebola virus outbreak, which has now reached France, according to ThisDay Live. The funding aims to address the public health crisis as it escalates.

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.

Lagos has initiated an awareness campaign across three local government areas in response to concerns about Ebola. Although there is currently no confirmed outbreak of the virus in Nigeria, officials emphasize the importance of remaining cautious among residents.