WHO Declares Global Health Emergency Over Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa

2026-05-17 · Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo · severity: critical · M23 Rebellion · verified

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global public health emergency over a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak (Bundibugyo strain) in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda. The outbreak, centered around mining towns in Ituri province amid active conflict zones, has caused at least 87 confirmed deaths and 336 suspected cases with no strain-specific vaccine currently available.

Casualties reported: 87

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