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Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda (Level A1) — person holding white ballpoint pen

Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC and UgandaCEFR A1

30 Jun 2026

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Adapted from Maghene Deba, SciDev • CC BY 2.0

Photo by Mufid Majnun, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
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  • There is an Ebola outbreak in the DRC.
  • It started in early May.
  • The disease spread in eastern provinces.
  • It reached nearby countries by travel.
  • Many people are sick and some died.
  • There is no specific cure yet.
  • Health workers look for sick people fast.
  • They isolate patients to stop spread.
  • Staff wear protective clothing and gloves.
  • Safe burials help reduce new infections.

Difficult words

  • outbreak — a sudden start of many disease cases
  • disease — an illness that makes people sick
  • spread — to move to more places or people
  • isolate — to keep a sick person away from others
  • protective — used to stop harm or infection
  • burial — the act of burying a dead person
    burials
  • infection — when a virus or germ makes someone sick
    infections

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Discussion questions

  • If you were sick, would you see a health worker?
  • Would you wear gloves to help someone who is sick?
  • Would you avoid travel during an outbreak?

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