Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda Declared Global Health Emergency
Published on: May 17, 2026, 7:29 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency. The Bundibugyo virus strain has resulted in 80 deaths and 246 suspected cases. The outbreak risks international spread, prompting the WHO to recommend emergency measures without border closures.
