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Growing DRC Ebola outbreak has already spread to Uganda with high risk of reaching South Sudan
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A rare strain of Ebola, the Bundibugyo ebolavirus, has spread from the DRC to Uganda, with concerns it may reach South Sudan. WHO data indicates over 1,000 confirmed cases since the outbreak began in April 2026.
Why it matters
Public health officials are tracking a significant viral outbreak that threatens regional stability and health in Central Africa.
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Reporting based on scientific modeling and WHO health alerts.
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