The WHO has declared the rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a global health emergency. With a fatality rate of up to 50%, no specific vaccine or treatment is yet approved. Experts warn of diagnostic challenges and call for sustained global investment in vaccine development.

May 21, 2026

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Scientists Race to Contain Rare Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak in Uganda

Scientists are racing to contain a new outbreak of the rare but deadly Bundibugyo Ebola strain in Uganda. Local health authorities, with WHO support, have deployed rapid response teams, established quarantine zones, and stepped up surveillance. No specific vaccine exists for this strain, putting immense pressure on the health system.

May 19, 2026