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Communicable disease threats report, 26 September - 2 October, week 40

This issue of the Communicable disease threats report (CDTR) covers the period 26 September - 2 October 2026, and includes updates on Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever, Chikungunya virus disease, cholera, COVID-19, dengue, Ebola, avian influenza, seasonal influenza, Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), respiratory syncytial infection, Vibriosis and West Nile virus infection.

An Ebola treatment center was burned down as the death toll in Congo passes 4,000

Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 4,000 deaths amid violence and mistrust

Ebola death toll surpasses 4,000 as DR Congo struggles to suppress outbreak

Ebola goes after Congo's children, killing seven daily on average, NGO says

Global life expectancy bounces back to near pre-pandemic levels, WHO says

People around the world are living longer again, with global life expectancy almost fully recovered from the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.

Ebola death toll in Congo tops 4,000 in fastest-growing outbreak of the disease on record

More than 4,000 deaths recorded in DR Congo Ebola outbreak

Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed more than 4,000, government data shows

Congo Ebola death toll hits 4,000 as violence hampers response

Inside the study for a remedy to fight Congo's deadliest Ebola outbreak

DR Congo Ebola outbreak killed more than 4,000: official figures

Mobile labs speed up Ebola testing in eastern DR Congo

Scientists may have found a “unifying theory” of chronic fatigue

Scientists found that five seemingly unrelated conditions, including long Covid, ME/CFS, and PTSD, may disrupt many of the same biological networks involved in immunity, metabolism, and cellular energy. The findings could help explain their shared symptoms and may open the door to new blood tests and treatments.

Doctors Without Borders employee working on Ebola response tests positive for virus

Suspected Ebola case at Montreal hospital turns out to be a false alarm

Thousands flee Congo Ebola-hit camp, stoking concerns about disease spread

MSF staff member tests positive for Ebola in Congo, aid organisation says

Ebola-infected aid worker heading to Netherlands for treatment