The U.S. retreat from the world's public health stage amid disease outbreak has some experts concerned about infectious diseases.

The Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could grow to 20,000 cases or more, depending on how quickly infected people are isolated to slow the spread, according to a new analysis by U.S. health officials.

"There have been 7 hospitalizations, and one death reported," according to sobering new details in the latest announcement.

The 2026 outbreak of Ebola virus disease in DR Congo and Uganda, caused by Bundibugyo virus (Orthoebolavirus bundibugyoense), represents one of the most consequential epidemic emergencies in Africa. The current outbreak is particularly concerning because of its epidemiological and operational complexity.

Some Amanita mushroom species can cause liver failure and death. Here’s why experts are concerned about a growing number of poisonings.