There are reports of ebola and hantavirus outbreaks, with one outbreak of ebola in the democratic republic of congo resulting in deaths and sicknesses. The world health organization has declared a global emergency over an ebola strain, and there are concerns about the impact of policy developments and aid cuts on the response to the outbreaks. The situation is being closely monitored by global health authorities, who are warning about the potential risks and challenges posed by the outbreaks.