Ebola outbreak highlights the rising frequency of infectious disease emergencies

The rise in infectious disease outbreaks globally is being driven by several factors, including increased global travel and urbanisation. The rise in infectious disease outbreaks globally is being driven by several factors, including increased global travel, urbanisation, climate change, and population growth. As of 21 May 2026, the DRC and Uganda Ministries of Health have reported a total of 575 suspected cases of Ebola, 51 confirmed cases, and 148 suspected deaths. Credit: Sergey Uryadnikov / Shutterstock.com. An Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by…

Source: Clinical Trials Arena