DRC says Ebola cases reported across several conflict-hit areas

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The Democratic Republic of Congo says Ebola cases have now been reported across several conflict-hit eastern provinces, after the World Health Organisation upgraded the risk assessment for the current outbreak to "very high". The DRC said there were outbreaks in Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu. Also in the programme: President Putin vows to retaliate against Ukraine; and a judge dismisses a case against the Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Presenter Paul Henley is joined by Amy Kazmin, Rome correspondent for the Financial Times; and Michael Stephens Development and Security consultant with Global Nation, a think-tank working to improve international cooperation to minimise the impact of pandemics, climate change, conflict and inequality. (Photo: A Congolese health worker handles a hand-washing station, as authorities intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain, along a street in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 22, 2026. CREDIT: REUTERS/Stringer)