WHO declares global health emergency for Ebola outbreak caused by rare Bundibugyo virus in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda (pbs.org)

• WHO declared PHEIC on May 17, 2026 for Bundibugyo virus outbreak in DRC and Uganda.
• 336 suspected cases, 88 deaths; no approved vaccines or treatments.
• Outbreak started in April, detected in May; case in Kinshasa and death in Kampala.
• Conflict and migration hinder response; four therapeutics under consideration.

"The World Health Organization declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on May 17, 2026 for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus. Over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths have been reported, including a confirmed case in Kinshasa. No approved treatments or vaccines exist for this virus. Conflict and population movement hamper response efforts."