A new Ebola outbreak has already killed 87 people
A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in 87 deaths and hundreds of suspected cases. The outbreak, which began in late April, has raised concerns due to its high transmissibility and lack of a vaccine. Health officials are working on cross-border surveillance and response efforts as the situation develops.
- ▪The outbreak has already claimed 87 lives and there are 336 suspected cases.
- ▪The virus has crossed into Uganda, highlighting the need for protective measures.
- ▪There is currently no vaccine for this strain of Ebola, known as Bundibugyo.
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News A new Ebola outbreak has already killed 87 people May 16, 20262:37 PM ET By Sydney Lupkin Ambulances are parked outside a hospital in Bunia, Congo, Saturday, May 16, 2026. Constant Same Bagalwa/AP hide caption toggle caption Constant Same Bagalwa/AP Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are concerned about an Ebola outbreak in the country's Ituri province. There are already hundreds of suspected cases, including one that crossed the border into Uganda. The latest strain of the virus has no vaccine either, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. The DRC first confirmed the outbreak on Friday, according to the World Health Organization. Ebola is transmitted through blood and other bodily fluid as well as contaminated surfaces.
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