WHO says 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola
The World Health Organization reported 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak has also affected Uganda, with confirmed cases and one death reported. The WHO emphasized the need for further investigation and early care to reduce fatality rates, as there are currently no approved vaccines or therapies for this strain.
- ▪There are 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- ▪The outbreak includes 223 suspected deaths that are under investigation.
- ▪125 confirmed cases have been reported in the DRC, with 17 confirmed deaths.
- ▪Seven confirmed cases have been reported in Uganda, including one death.
- ▪The WHO stated that there are no approved vaccines or therapies for the Bundibugyo virus disease.
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WHO says 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of EbolaSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPeople walk , after Uganda closed its borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo, as authorities intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain, at the Mpondwe border post, in Kasese district, Uganda, May 28, 2026. REUTERS/Abubaker LubowaPublished May 29, 2026, 05:49 PMUpdated May 29, 2026, 05:49 PMGENEVA, May 29 - The World Health Organization said on Friday that there are 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 223 suspected deaths that are being investigated.An outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola is continuing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with cases…
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