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WHO concerned by 'scale and speed' of Ebola spread in DRC
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) a public health emergency of international concern, citing its rapid spread and scale; the outbreak involves the rare Bundibugyo strain (without a recognized vaccine), with 131 suspected deaths, 513 suspected cases, and 30 laboratory-confirmed cases in Ituri province. Uganda has recorded two confirmed cases linked to travel from DRC, a U.S. doctor infected with the virus will be treated in Germany, and WHO is holding an emergency meeting in Geneva to coordinate response efforts including personal protective equipment supplies and potential vaccine testing.
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12 tagsEbolaBundibugyo strainpublic health emergencyDemocratic Republic of CongoUgandaWorld Health Organizationvaccine developmentsuspected Ebola casesEbola-related deathsemergency response meetingpersonal protective equipment (PPE)healthcare workers
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WHO concerned by 'scale and speed' of Ebola spread in DRC
May 20, 2026, 8:00 AM
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