Ebola outbreak in DR Congo: 514 suspected cases, 136 deaths, Bundibugyo strain, WHO declares PHEIC (bbc.co.uk)

• Bundibugyo strain spreads silently in Ituri province
• 514 suspected cases, 136 deaths, one in Uganda
• WHO declares PHEIC; US provides $13M aid

"An Ebola outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain is spreading in eastern DR Congo's Ituri province, with 514 suspected cases and 136 deaths as of 19 May 2026. Health officials admit delayed detection allowed silent spread. Urban centers like Bunia, Butembo, and Goma are affected but lack operational treatment centers. Conflict in the region complicates response. The WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)."