Ituri governor warns Ebola outbreak could become catastrophe without rapid response (bbc.com)

• Ituri governor warns of catastrophe without rapid international response.
• Over 900 suspected cases, 223 deaths since 15 May 2026.
• Bundibugyo strain – no vaccines or therapeutics available.
• WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
• Africa CDC budget $319M, only 10% funded; South Africa pledged $5M.
• Spread to North/South Kivu and Uganda (7 cases).

"The military governor of DR Congo's Ituri province, Johnny Luboya Nkashama, compared the struggle against the Ebola outbreak to a war lacking resources. Since the outbreak was declared on 15 May, over 900 suspected cases and 223 deaths have been reported. The outbreak involves the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which no vaccines or treatments exist. WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Africa CDC approved a $319 million budget, only 10% secured. South Africa pledged $5 million."