ECDC Q&A on current Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in DRC and Uganda (ecdc.europa.eu)

• Outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus, with no licensed vaccine or specific therapy.
• ECDC assesses risk to EU/EEA as very low but advises preparedness for imported cases.
• Late detection suggests possible underestimation of outbreak size.

"ECDC has published an official Q&A page on the current Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda caused by the Bundibugyo virus. No licensed vaccine or specific treatment exists for this strain. The risk to the EU/EEA is assessed as very low, but preparedness for possible imported cases is recommended. The outbreak was detected relatively late, suggesting possible underreporting, and affects remote areas."