What to know about the current Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Congo
The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. At least 80 deaths have been reported, and experts warn that the outbreak could be larger than currently detected. The Bundibugyo strain, responsible for this outbreak, has fewer treatment options available compared to other strains of the virus.
- ▪The Ebola outbreak has been classified as a public health emergency of international concern by the WHO.
- ▪The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, which has a high mortality rate but is not the most infectious strain.
- ▪Insecurity in the region has hampered surveillance and response efforts, contributing to the high mortality rates.
14 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 35 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 7 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ Latest on American who contracted Ebola as outbreak continues in Congo, Uganda — CBS News — Top
- ▪ CDC issues travel restrictions as Ebola spreads in Congo and Uganda — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Should Americans worry about Ebola? What to know about the latest outbreak — New York Post
- ▪ U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda — CBS News — US
- ▪ Hong Kong should trigger travel alert to Congo, Uganda amid Ebola outbreak, expert says — South China Morning Post
- ▪ CDC aiding withdrawal of affected Americans after Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Americans in Congo may have had exposure to Ebola in outbreak, STAT News reports — Investing.com — News
- ▪ In Ebola outbreak, a number of Americans in the Congo believed to have had exposure to suspected cases — STAT News
- ▪ Will the latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda spread further? — Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
- ▪ How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo? — r/news
- ▪ What we know so far about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo? — BBC News — World
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WHO has declared a global health emergency over an Ebola outbreak. Here's what to know By Georgie HewsonTopic:EbolaMon 18 May 2026 at 11:56amMon 18 May 2026 at 11:56amMon 18 May 2026 at 11:56amA man arrives at Bunia General Referral Hospital following confirmation of an Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain in Bunia. (Reuters: Victoire Mukenge)abc.net.au/news/ebola-virus-explainer-where-is-it-who-/106690824Link copiedShareShare articleThe World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern" after at least 80 deaths were reported.
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