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Will the latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda spread further?
The World Health Organization declares the epidemic a global health emergency.
Published On 17 May 2026
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC a global health emergency
An Ebola outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain has killed dozens in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Published On 17 May 2026
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DRC outbreak causes more than 80 deaths and spreads to neighbouring Uganda.
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda a global health emergency
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