Ebola Virus Disease: Transmission, Symptoms, Treatment, and Current Outbreak in DRC and Uganda (May 2026) (concern.net)

• New Bundibugyo virus outbreak in DRC (Ituri) since May 15, 2026
• 101 confirmed cases, 10 deaths, over 900 suspected cases (as of May 25, 2026)
• Spread to Kampala, Uganda confirmed
• No licensed vaccine for Bundibugyo strain

"This guide covers Ebola virus disease basics: transmission via bodily fluids, symptoms, treatments (monoclonal antibodies), and vaccines (Ervebo, Zabdeno/Mvabea) effective only against Zaire ebolavirus. A new outbreak of the rarer Bundibugyo virus was declared in DRC's Ituri province on May 15, 2026, with 101 confirmed cases, 10 deaths, and over 900 suspected cases as of May 25. The outbreak has spread to Kampala, Uganda. Concern Worldwide details its response including community education, health system support, and safe burials."