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Last update: 2 hours agoEbola Emergency Escalates: The WHO has declared the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, warning it doesn’t meet pandemic criteria but could still be much larger as cases and deaths rise. Death Toll and Spread: Reports now point to at least 87 deaths in Ituri, with hundreds of suspected cases across Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu, plus confirmed cases reaching Uganda’s Kampala and DR Congo’s Kinshasa—signals the virus is moving beyond the original hotspot. No Approved Tools: WHO calls the situation “extraordinary” because there’s no approved Bundibugyo-specific vaccine or treatment, leaving responders to rely on screening, isolation and contact tracing. Containment Pressure: Africa CDC says “active community transmission” is underway, while health workers intensify screening and tracing—prompting countries to activate emergency plans and step up cross-border checks. Business Impact Watch: With airports and border health controls tightening, travel and logistics across the region are likely to face new friction.
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