Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/22/2026
The CDC provided an update on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The outbreak was identified in early May, with subsequent testing confirming the presence of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus. The CDC is actively supporting local health authorities with infection control, contact tracing, and community engagement efforts.
- ▪The outbreak was initially suspected in early May in the Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- ▪Testing confirmed the Bundibugyo Ebola virus after initial tests were negative due to specimen degradation.
- ▪The CDC is deploying trained disease detectives and epidemiologists to support response operations in the affected regions.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 17:50:00 GMT |
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Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/22/2026 Transcript For immediate release: May 22, 2026 Your browser does not support the audio element.Length: CDC Media RelationsCDC Media Relations(404) [email protected] Please Note: This transcript is not edited and may contain errors. 00:00:00 Operator Good morning and thank you all for standing by. For the duration of today's call all listeners are in listen only mode until the question answer session at that time critical members of the media press can press star one to ask a question or star 2 to withdraw a question. Today's call is being recorded if you have any objections please disconnect at this time I will now introduce Mr Benjamin Haynes thank you Sir you made it.
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