WHO Chief Heads to Congo for 17th Ebola Outbreak as Cases Outpace Response
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Updated · Reuters · May 28
WHO Chief Heads to Congo for 17th Ebola Outbreak as Cases Outpace Response
12 articles · Updated · Reuters · May 28
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was traveling to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday as the latest Ebola outbreak accelerates.
WHO said the surge is outpacing the world’s ability to respond, prompting the director-general’s trip and an urgent call for countries to act together now.
Congo has defeated Ebola 16 times before, and Tedros said the 17th outbreak can also be contained if the response is stepped up quickly.
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2026 Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak: No Vaccine, 101 Cases, and the Threat of Regional Spread
Overview
The 2026 Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is a major public health crisis in eastern Congo, with over 100 confirmed cases and no approved vaccine or treatment available. First identified in Uganda in 2007, the Bundibugyo strain has forced local authorities and humanitarian partners to rely on infection prevention, community education, and rapid hotspot identification to slow the spread. With no vaccine expected soon, the Africa CDC has declared the outbreak a continental emergency, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated action. The situation remains challenging as the virus spreads in a region already facing insecurity and limited healthcare resources.