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  1. Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Risk Assessment: International Spread, Countermeasure Gaps, and Global Coordination Recommendations

    Spotlight 2026-05-24 21:37 UTC

    The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda has escalated, with suspected international cases in Italy, Brazil, and Germany. No licensed vaccine or therapy exists, and experimental countermeasures are months away. Risk of sustained global transmission is moderate but rising, contingent on containment effectiveness and travel restrictions. Recommendations include enhanced surveillance, accelerated vaccine trials, coordinated travel measures, and compassionate use protocols.