Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

Source:The Globe and Mail

02 — Who / Subject

World Health Organization (WHO), Congo Health Ministry

03 — Where / Locus

Congo, Uganda

04 — When / Temporality

May 20, 2026

Verified: May 20, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"WHO reports high risk of Ebola spread in Congo and Uganda. 134 suspected deaths reported, with nearly 600 suspected cases. Outbreak involves the Bundibugyo virus, for which no approved vaccine exists."

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