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WHO · Public Health Emergency of International Concern

WHO declares Ebola (Bundibugyo) outbreak in DRC & Uganda a PHEIC

On 16–17 May 2026 the WHO Director-General, on advice of the IHR Emergency Committee, determined that the Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. It does not meet the criteria of a "pandemic emergency." Unlike Zaire ebolavirus, there are currently no approved Bundibugyo-specific vaccines or therapeutics.

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WHO · Disease Outbreak News

Ituri Province, DRC: 8 confirmed, 246 suspected, 80 suspected deaths

As of 16 May 2026, eight laboratory-confirmed cases, 246 suspected cases and 80 suspected deaths reported across at least three Ituri health zones — Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu. WHO notes the high sample positivity rate and clustered deaths suggest the true outbreak may be considerably larger than detected.

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[Official]
Uganda Ministry of Health · Africa CDC

2 confirmed cases (1 death) in Kampala — travelers from DRC

Two laboratory-confirmed Bundibugyo cases — including one death — reported in Kampala, Uganda on 15 and 16 May 2026, in two individuals who had travelled from the DRC. Cross-border contact tracing and ring containment underway with Africa CDC support.

1d agoafricacdc.org
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CNN · Africa

American infected with Ebola in DRC; US moves to limit entry from region

The first American case has tested positive in the DRC. US authorities are implementing enhanced entry screening and travel measures for arrivals from the affected region while CDC deploys to support the response.

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ProMED-mail · Moderator post

Syndromic reporting trending up across Ituri health zones

Increasing trends in syndromic reporting of suspected cases and clusters of deaths across Ituri point toward wider undetected transmission. Investigators are working to establish when the chain of transmission actually began.

1d agopromedmail.org
[Confirmed]
UN News · NPR

Central Africa Ebola outbreak declared a global health emergency

International coordination is being scaled up for surveillance, contact tracing, safe burials, and infection prevention and control. WHO stresses the absence of a licensed Bundibugyo vaccine makes early case-finding and isolation the primary control tools.

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Six Ebolavirus species. Four cause human disease.

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Zaire ebolavirus

DRC · West Africa · EVD
First ID
1976, Yambuku, DRC
CFR
~50–90%
Vaccine
Ervebo (rVSV-ZEBOV) ✓
Therapeutics
Inmazeb, Ebanga ✓

The most lethal and most common species. Cause of the 2014–16 West Africa and 2018–20 Kivu epidemics. Licensed vaccine and monoclonal-antibody treatments exist.

Bundibugyo ebolavirus

Uganda · DRC · EVD
First ID
2007, Bundibugyo, Uganda
CFR
~25–50%
Vaccine
None approved
Status
2026 PHEIC — active

The species behind the 2026 DRC–Uganda emergency. No licensed Bundibugyo-specific vaccine or therapeutic exists, making early case-finding and isolation the primary control tools.

Sudan ebolavirus

Uganda · South Sudan · EVD
First ID
1976, Nzara, Sudan
CFR
~40–70%
Vaccine
Candidates in trials
Recent
Uganda 2022–23

Second most common cause of EVD. No licensed vaccine; ring-vaccination candidate trials are ongoing during outbreaks.

Taï Forest & Reston

West Africa · Asia/US (Reston)
Taï Forest
1 human case (1994, Côte d'Ivoire)
Reston
Non-pathogenic to humans
Bombali
Bat-only, no human cases
Reservoir
Fruit bats (suspected)

Taï Forest has caused a single non-fatal human case. Reston virus infects non-human primates and pigs but has not caused human disease. Bombali is known only from bats.

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The virus

What is Ebola virus disease (EVD)?

A severe, often fatal filovirus illness. Six Orthoebolavirus species; four cause human disease — Zaire, Sudan, Bundibugyo, and Taï Forest.

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Symptoms

Symptoms & the 2–21 day incubation window.

Sudden fever, severe headache, muscle pain, fatigue, then vomiting, diarrhoea, rash, impaired organ function and sometimes bleeding.

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The 2026 Bundibugyo PHEIC in DRC & Uganda.

WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 16–17 May 2026. No approved Bundibugyo vaccine or therapeutic.

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Licensed vaccine and monoclonal-antibody treatments exist for Zaire ebolavirus. None yet for Bundibugyo or Sudan species.

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    DRC Ituri & Uganda — Bundibugyo PHEIC · Active

    WHO declares a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (16–17 May 2026) for an Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in DRC's Ituri Province and Uganda. As of 16 May: 8 confirmed, 246 suspected, 80 suspected deaths in DRC; 2 confirmed (1 death) in Kampala. No licensed Bundibugyo vaccine or therapeutic. First American case reported in DRC.

  • 2022–23

    Uganda — Sudan ebolavirus

    A Sudan-strain outbreak in central Uganda (Mubende and surrounding districts) with over 160 cases. Contained without a licensed vaccine; candidate vaccines trialled during the response.

  • 2018–20

    Kivu, DRC — Zaire ebolavirus

    The second-largest Ebola epidemic on record (~3,470 cases, ~2,290 deaths) in a conflict zone. First outbreak where the Ervebo vaccine and monoclonal-antibody treatments were widely deployed.

  • 2014–16

    West Africa — Zaire ebolavirus

    The largest Ebola epidemic in history. Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone reported ~28,600 cases and ~11,325 deaths, with exported cases reaching Europe and the US.

  • 1976

    First recognised outbreaks

    Ebola is identified during near-simultaneous outbreaks in Yambuku, DRC (then Zaire) and Nzara, Sudan. The virus is named after the Ebola River.

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What is the 2026 Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak?

On 16–17 May 2026 the WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern for an Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ituri Province and Uganda.

As of 16 May 2026: 8 confirmed, 246 suspected and 80 suspected deaths across Ituri health zones (Bunia, Rwampara, Mongbwalu), plus 2 confirmed cases including 1 death in Kampala, Uganda among travellers from the DRC. A first American case has been reported in the DRC. Crucially, there is no approved Bundibugyo-specific vaccine or therapeutic, so early case-finding and isolation are the main control tools.

What is Ebola virus disease (EVD)?

A severe, often fatal viral illness caused by viruses of the genus Orthoebolavirus (family Filoviridae). Four species cause human disease: Zaire, Sudan, Bundibugyo and Taï Forest. The natural reservoir is believed to be fruit bats.

How is Ebola spread?

Through direct contact with blood, vomit, diarrhoea, sweat, saliva and other body fluids of a symptomatic or deceased infected person; contaminated surfaces, bedding and needles; or infected animals (fruit bats, primates). It is not spread through casual airborne contact. Traditional burials of Ebola victims are a major amplifier.

What are the symptoms of Ebola?

After a 2–21 day incubation, symptoms appear suddenly: fever, severe headache, muscle pain, fatigue, sore throat — then vomiting, diarrhoea, rash, impaired kidney and liver function, and in some cases internal and external bleeding.

If you develop these within 21 days of possible exposure or travel to an affected area, isolate and contact health authorities immediately.

Is there an Ebola vaccine or treatment?

Zaire ebolavirus: the Ervebo (rVSV-ZEBOV) vaccine and the two-dose Zabdeno/Mvabea regimen, plus the monoclonal-antibody treatments Inmazeb and Ebanga. Bundibugyo & Sudan ebolavirus: no licensed vaccine or specific therapeutic — supportive care and candidate trials only.

Can you survive Ebola?

Yes. Survival improves substantially with early supportive care — IV fluids, electrolyte balance, oxygen, and treatment of complications — and, for Zaire ebolavirus, monoclonal-antibody therapy. Seeking care early is the single biggest factor in survival.

Where does Ebola occur?

Primarily Central and West Africa: the DRC, Uganda, Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and Gabon. The 2014–16 West Africa epidemic was the largest in history (~28,600 cases, ~11,325 deaths).

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Ebola (EVD)
Ebola virus disease. Severe filovirus illness; case fatality ~25–90% by species. Spread by contact with body fluids.
Filoviridae
Filovirus family. Filament-shaped RNA viruses including Orthoebolavirus (Ebola) and Orthomarburgvirus (Marburg).
Zaire ebolavirus
Most lethal species. Cause of the 2014–16 West Africa and 2018–20 Kivu epidemics. Licensed vaccine (Ervebo) and treatments exist.
Bundibugyo virus
2026 PHEIC species. First identified in Uganda in 2007. No licensed vaccine or specific therapeutic.
Sudan ebolavirus
Second most common. Behind the Uganda 2022–23 outbreak. CFR ~40–70%. No licensed vaccine.
Reservoir
Natural host. Fruit bats (Pteropodidae) are the suspected natural reservoir of ebolaviruses.
Ervebo
rVSV-ZEBOV vaccine. WHO-prequalified vaccine effective against Zaire ebolavirus; used in ring vaccination.
ProMED-mail
Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases. A volunteer expert network that often surfaces outbreak signals before official confirmation.
GDELT
Global Database of Events, Language, and Tone. Monitors world news in near real time. Powers the early-signal layer.
Disease Outbreak News
WHO Disease Outbreak News (DON). The WHO's formal communication channel for confirmed outbreaks. Used as a top-tier official source.
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