Red Cross Disinfects Congo Hospital After Ebola Death as Outbreak Kills Over 220
Updated
Updated · Reuters · May 26
Red Cross Disinfects Congo Hospital After Ebola Death as Outbreak Kills Over 220
10 articles · Updated · Reuters · May 26
Red Cross workers disinfected Rwampara general hospital outside Bunia on May 21 before handling the body of a person who died of Ebola.
The operation unfolded on the frontlines of an outbreak that has killed more than 220 people in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Experts have been alarmed because the virus spread for weeks undetected across a densely populated area in Ituri province.
Widespread armed violence in the region has compounded the response challenge, raising the risk of further transmission and disruption to containment efforts.
In a province with 120 armed groups, how can health workers fight a raging Ebola outbreak?
With no approved vaccine, can scientists win the race against the deadly Bundibugyo virus spreading across Central Africa?
Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak 2026: Scale, Spread, and Global Response to a Vaccine-Resistant Crisis
Overview
As of May 2026, the world faces a major outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD), a strain of Ebola with no approved vaccines or treatments. The World Health Organization has declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern due to its rapid spread and high risk. WHO teams are on the ground, providing resources and support, with emergency funding increased to $3.9 million. The outbreak’s scale is growing quickly, making containment difficult and raising global concern. Immediate action and strong coordination are essential to control the situation and protect affected communities.