An Ebola outbreak in the Mongbwalu area of the Democratic Republic of Congo has put health workers at risk. Supplies and protective equipment are short while WHO and teams send support and labs.
Uganda and the DRC are responding to a cross‑border Ebola outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo species. WHO declared a public health emergency on 17 May and there is no approved vaccine or treatment.
An Ebola outbreak in Bulape health zone, Kasai province, has 48 confirmed and probable cases and 31 deaths. WHO urges neighbouring countries to strengthen border surveillance and has started vaccination and response measures.
