The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo the largest in the country’s history, following its confirmation on 15 May 2026. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus.
Since the outbreak was declared, cases have been reported in five countries:
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- France
- Kenya
- Nigeria
- Uganda
Bundibugyo is one of several strains
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