Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda: WHO declares PHEIC, no approved vaccines or treatments for Bundibugyo strain (bmj.com)

• WHO declared PHEIC for rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak
• 336 suspected cases in DRC, 2 confirmed in Uganda, 88 deaths total
• No approved vaccines or treatments for Bundibugyo strain
• WHO sends 5 tonnes of supplies and $500,000
• Africa CDC concerned about contact tracing and insecurity in Ituri

"A rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda has caused over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths, prompting WHO to declare a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. No approved vaccines or treatments exist for this strain. First field tests were negative; the virus was confirmed by lab analysis. WHO has released medical supplies and $500,000. Africa CDC expressed concerns over contact tracing gaps and insecurity in Ituri."