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US hands experimental Ebola antibody treatment MBP134 to Uganda's Ministry of Health

International Relations Single source Uganda (national) 27 Aug 2026 Severity: 1/5

The United States delivered vials of the experimental Ebola antibody treatment MBP134 to Uganda's Ministry of Health, according to The Independent. Minister of State for Health Dr Charles Ayume received the donation, which the US said is available for immediate compassionate use if a new case is detected, as an outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease continues in neighbouring DRC.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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