Former U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director Robert Redfield says he expects a newly reported Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could expand significantly and become a “very significant pandemic.” Across the outlets, Redfield describes concern that the outbreak may spread beyond its current focus area and reach additional countries, potentially including Tanzania and parts of southern Sudan. The reports also note his view that the situation could worsen as transmission continues. One outlet frames the risk in terms of possible global impact, while another highlights Redfield’s expectation of spread into multiple new countries. Although the articles differ in wording and emphasis, they consistently attribute the forecast to Redfield and present it as a warning based on his assessment of how the outbreak could develop. The reporting references the scale of the outbreak in terms of suspected cases, but does not indicate that authorities have confirmed broader spread. Overall, the sources agree on Redfield’s prediction of major expansion and his belief that the outbreak could grow into a far-reaching pandemic.