Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak in DRC: Over 900 Suspected Cases, 220 Deaths, PHEIC Active (news.un.org)

• Over 900 suspected cases and 220 suspected deaths of Bundibugyo Ebola in DRC.
• WHO declared PHEIC; outbreak spreading faster than containment efforts.
• Two treatment centers set on fire; community distrust due to misinformation.
• No approved vaccines or therapeutics for this strain; trials for antibodies and obeldesivir underway.
• $3.9 million released by WHO for response; Uganda reports five cases, one death.

"The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 900 suspected cases and 220 suspected deaths as of May 25, 2026. The WHO has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, with the outbreak spreading faster than containment efforts. Challenges include community distrust leading to arson of treatment centers and misinformation. No approved vaccines or therapeutics exist for this strain. WHO has released $3.9 million and recommended clinical trials for antibodies and the antiviral obeldesivir. Neighboring Uganda reports five cases and one death."