Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Expands Across DRC and Uganda
The Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, with 915 confirmed cases and 234 deaths overall (896 cases/232 deaths in DRC; 19 cases/2 deaths in Uganda as of mid‑June 2026; one probable Uganda death). The DRC outbreak is concentrated in Ituri, with about 6,367 contacts identified and followed. Uganda reports imported and healthcare-associated cases but no community transmission to date. There are no vaccines or specific treatments; control relies on rapid case identification, isolation, contact tracing, safe burials, IPC, and community engagement. WHO assesses very high risk in the DRC and high risk in Uganda, and advocates sustained cross-border preparedness without travel restrictions.
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