Islamic State & World Health Organization
12 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026
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Islamic State: Militants linked to the Islamic State group have carried out attacks in Democratic Republic of the Congo — Ituri Province, further complicating Ebola response efforts and displacing large populations.
World Health Organization: The World Health Organization is leading the international response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, revising its risk assessment to 'very high' nationally and launching a $518 million plan to combat the spread. Its efforts are hampered by conflict and community mistrust.
May 21, 2026 · 627 articles
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Islamic State: Islamic State-backed militants contribute to the violence and insecurity in Democratic Republic of the Congo — Ituri Province, further complicating the Ebola response by disrupting health facilities and displacing populations.
World Health Organization: The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, providing funds, dispatching teams, and coordinating global response efforts while expressing deep concern over the outbreak's scale and speed.
May 15, 2026 · 446 articles
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Islamic State: Militants affiliated with ISIL reportedly attacked a village in Ituri, causing displacement. Such attacks exacerbate the humanitarian crisis.
World Health Organization: Leading the international response, declaring a PHEIC, recommending vaccine trials, and adding a diagnostic test to its Emergency Use Listing. Its credibility is tied to the success of the response.
Mar 09, 2018 · 543 articles
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Islamic State: The Islamic State group is mentioned as having links to some rebel and militant groups in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, contributing to the conflict that complicates Ebola response efforts.
World Health Organization: The World Health Organization announced a $518 million plan to combat the Ebola outbreak, providing strategic guidance and financial commitment to halt its spread.
May 18, 2026 · 535 articles
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Islamic State: Affiliated with ADF, adding to the complex security environment.
World Health Organization: Coordinating vaccine allocation and clinical trials, but facing uncertainty about vaccine efficacy against the current strain. Its guidance is critical for the response.
Aug 01, 2026 · 295 articles
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Islamic State: Militants linked to the Islamic State have conducted attacks in Ituri, exacerbating the security crisis and impeding humanitarian aid for the Ebola response.
World Health Organization: The World Health Organization>>> has declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern and is coordinating the international response, providing experts, supplies, and guidance, though it faces criticism for delayed detection and underestimation of the outbreak's scale.
May 18, 2026 · 505 articles
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Islamic State: Islamic State-affiliated ADF is active in the region, contributing to insecurity that hampers the Ebola response.
World Health Organization: Leading the international response, warning of undercount and funding gaps; launched the EBO-PEP trial.
Jul 06, 2026 · 410 articles
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Islamic State: Linked to ADF; indirect role via insecurity.
World Health Organization: Leading the international response, coordinating clinical trials, and issuing warnings; faces criticism over response speed.
Mar 09, 2018 · 314 articles
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