On May 30, 2026, health officials in São Paulo reported a suspected case of Ebola. The patient, a male individual who recently traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo—where an outbreak is ongoing—showed symptoms including a fever.

Authorities have placed the man in isolation at a specialized hospital for suspected or confirmed Ebola cases. The situation is being closely monitored, and further testing is underway to confirm or rule out the virus.

This investigation highlights the significant health challenges that can arise from international travel, particularly to regions experiencing outbreaks of infectious diseases like Ebola.