Ebola outbreak continues to worsen, with new collateral risks for girls and women By Theresa Gaffney May 26, 2026 Stat News Share Summary Takeaways Listen Insight Report Clinical Scorecard Quiz Top Institutions 1 The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has 101 confirmed cases and over 900 suspected cases, with 10 confirmed deaths. 2 The outbreak has spread to Uganda, prompting Rwanda to issue a travel ban for individuals who have been in the DRC recently. 3 Public health experts warn that Ebola outbreaks increase the risk of violence, particularly affecting women and girls. 4 The estimated number of people living with a mental disorder globally in 2023 is 1.17 billion, nearly double the number in 1990. 5 Eight former CDC directors advocate for the preservation of PEPFAR, emphasizing its critical role in saving lives and disease surveillance.