WHO declares Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern

International Actions Verified Uganda (national) 17 May 2026 Severity: 5/5

According to NTV Uganda, the World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. The WHO advised cross-border screening and travel limits for cases and contacts, but urged countries not to close borders.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Sources

NTV Uganda 17 May 2026 · archived copy
The Independent 17 May 2026
ChimpReports 17 May 2026
Daily Monitor 17 May 2026 · archived copy
The Independent 23 May 2026

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