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May 25, 2026 · Evening edition
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), as the virus continues to spread and has resulted in an estimated 220 suspected deaths. Ugandan health authorities reported two new cases on Monday, bringing their total confirmed infections to seven, all linked to the outbreak in eastern Congo where suspected cases have surpassed 900. The Bundibugyo type of Ebola, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment, has complicated containment efforts, exacerbated by insecurity, community distrust, and attacks on treatment centers in the affected regions. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized that the epidemic is currently 'outpacing' response efforts.
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Lead story: Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo Declared Global Health Emergency, Spreads to Uganda with Rising Death Toll
Summary from stored Layer 1 research: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), as the virus continues to spread and has resulted in an estimated 220 suspected deaths. Ugandan health authorities reported two new cases on Monday, bringing their total confirmed infections to seven, all linked to the outbreak in eastern Congo where suspected cases have surpassed 900. The Bundibugyo type of Ebola, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment, has complicated containment efforts, exacerbated by insecurity, community distrust, and attacks on treatment centers in the affected regions. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized that the epidemic is currently 'outpacing' response efforts.
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