WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global public health emergency
The WHO has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. The outbreak, linked to the Bundibugyo virus, has resulted in 80 suspected deaths and 246 suspected cases in DRC's Ituri province. Additionally, two laboratory-confirmed cases have been reported in Uganda, including one death.
- ▪The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency on May 17, 2026.
- ▪As of May 16, 2026, there are 80 suspected deaths and 246 suspected cases in DRC's Ituri province.
- ▪Two laboratory-confirmed cases were reported in Uganda, including one death from travelers coming from DRC.
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- ▪ Ebola Was Identified in Congo Weeks Before W.H.O. Declared an Emergency — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Deadly Ebola outbreak is a public health emergency of international concern, WHO declares — Live Science
- ▪ Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda Declared Global Emergency — TODAY.com
- ▪ Sen. Bill Cassidy loses primary. And, WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global emergency — NPR — News
- ▪ WHO declares Ebola outbreak an emergency of international concern — r/wallstreetbets
- ▪ What to know about Ebola outbreak after WHO sounds global alarm — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Uganda responds with emergency measures to Ebola outbreak — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ WHO calls Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda an emergency of international concern — Japan Times
- ▪ Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/17/2026 — CDC Newsroom
- ▪ Congo's Ebola outbreak declared global health emergency — r/news
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The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday (May 17, 2026) declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a “public health emergency of international concern”.The WHO said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency.The UN health agency said in a statement that 80 suspected deaths, eight laboratory-confirmed cases and 246 suspected cases had been reported as of Saturday (May 16, 2026) in DRC’s Ituri province across at least three health zones, including Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu.
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