DR Congo Ebola outbreak: conflict hinders response, Uganda closes border, 220 suspected deaths (bbc.co.uk)

• WHO states conflict in Ituri province is blocking Ebola response; Tedros calls for immediate ceasefire.
• Uganda closes border with DR Congo; Canada, Bahamas, US impose travel restrictions.
• Outbreak is Bundibugyo strain with no approved vaccines or treatments; 220 suspected deaths, only 17 confirmed.
• MSF reports insufficient testing and infrastructure; virus still ahead of response.
• ECDC to increase expert deployment via EU Health Task Force.

"The WHO warns that ongoing conflict in DR Congo is severely hampering the Ebola outbreak response, with Ituri province experiencing a 'catastrophic collision of disease and conflict'. Uganda has closed its border, and several countries have imposed travel restrictions. The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which no vaccines or treatments exist. Only 17 of 220 suspected deaths have been laboratory-confirmed. MSF reports inadequate testing and infrastructure, and the ECDC is increasing its presence."