Epidemiological Alert: Ebola Disease Due to Bundibugyo Virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda (paho.org)

• Outbreak in DRC and Uganda with 33 confirmed cases and 4 deaths in DRC; 2 imported cases in Uganda (1 death).
• PHEIC declared on 16 May 2026 by WHO Director-General.
• Alert provides updated technical guidance on lab diagnosis, IPC, and clinical management.

"On 21 May 2026, PAHO/WHO issued an epidemiological alert regarding the Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak in DRC and Uganda. The outbreak began on 5 May in Ituri, DRC, and was declared a PHEIC on 16 May. As of 18 May, 516 suspected cases, 131 suspected deaths, and 33 confirmed cases were reported in DRC; Uganda reported two confirmed imported cases. The alert provides updated guidance on laboratory diagnosis, infection prevention, and clinical management."