Ebola Outbreak Sparks Emergency in East Africa
Published on: May 18, 2026, 11 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The WHO declared a public health emergency as a new Ebola outbreak spreads in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with cases detected in Uganda. The Bundibugyo virus strain, without an approved vaccine, complicates response efforts. Armed conflict in the region further hampers containment efforts.
