Africa CDC confirms Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province; non-Zaire strain suspected (nbcnews.com)

• 246 suspected cases, 65 deaths, non-Zaire strain identified.
• Ervebo vaccine ineffective against new strain; sequencing ongoing.
• Urgent cross-border meeting with Uganda and South Sudan.
• 17th outbreak in DRC; previous outbreak ended five months ago.

"On May 15, 2026, the Africa CDC confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths. Laboratory tests detected Ebola virus in 13 of 20 samples, suggesting a non-Zaire strain. Existing Ervebo vaccine stockpile is effective only against Zaire strain. An urgent coordination meeting with Congo, Uganda, South Sudan and partners was convened. The outbreak occurs five months after the previous one ended with 43 deaths."