The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday declared the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), warning that the situation may be more extensive than current data suggests and could pose wider international risks.
The declaration, announced on May 17, 2026, follows a rapid rise in suspected infections and deaths across affected communities in Central and East Africa, with WHO confirming…
