WHO Warns of Rapid Ebola Spread in Congo as Cases Surpass 500

Ebola Outbreak Confirmed in Congo and Uganda with 80+ Deaths

Ebola Outbreak Spreads Rapidly in Congo With Over 500 Cases

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Congo a Global Health Emergency

The World Health Organization expressed serious concern over rapid spread of a rare type of Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with at least 134 suspected deaths and over 500 confirmed cases reported.

WHO Expresses Concern Over Rapid Spread of Rare Ebola Variant in Congo

The World Health Organization has expressed concern over the rapid spread of Bundibugyo ebolavirus, a rare type of Ebola, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, for which no vaccines or drugs are currently available. The outbreak represents a significant public health threat.

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda a Global Health Emergency

The World Health Organization declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern" after over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths were reported. The rare Bundibugyo virus strain has no approved vaccines or treatments.

WHO Declares Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern

The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda caused by Bundibugyo virus a public health emergency of international concern. As of May 16, there are 8 confirmed cases, 246 suspected cases, and 80 suspected deaths, with two confirmed cases appearing in Uganda.

CDC Implements Enhanced Travel Screening as Ebola Outbreak Declared Public Health Emergency

The WHO declared an Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on May 17, 2026. The CDC has now implemented enhanced travel screening and entry restrictions on May 18 to prevent the virus from entering the United States, though no cases have been confirmed domestically.