Uganda

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, has resulted in over 80 deaths and hundreds of suspected cases, with concerns of regional spread to Uganda. The WHO stated that while the situation is serious and requires international coordination, it does not yet meet the criteria for a pandemic emergency.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The WHO stated that while the outbreak does not meet the criteria for a global pandemic, it poses a significant risk of local and regional spread. The current strain is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, for which there are no approved drugs or vaccines.