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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency
The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province a public health emergency of international concern as the virus spreads to neighboring Uganda. Caused by the Bundibugyo strain with no approved vaccines, the outbreak has resulted in 80 deaths and significant uncertainty regarding its geographic spread.
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7 tagsEbolapublic health emergencyBundibugyo virusglobal healthinfectious diseaseUgandaDR Congo
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency
May 17, 2026, 5:26 PM
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