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Affected Locations
DRC health zones (Ituri)
Imported cases (Uganda)
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Outbreak Overview
Confirmed cases reflect WHO lab confirmation. Suspected cases include unconfirmed reports under investigation.
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About the Bundibugyo Strain
Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) is one of six known Ebolavirus species, distinct from the more familiar Zaire strain. It was first identified in 2007 in Bundibugyo District, western Uganda.
- 2007 Uganda outbreak: 131 cases, 42 deaths (~32% case fatality rate)
- No approved vaccine — rVSV-ZEBOV does not protect against BDBV
- No approved therapeutic — supportive care only
- Symptoms: fever, generalized body pain, weakness, vomiting; bleeding in some cases; rapid deterioration
WHO Response
- Mobilized epidemiologists, infection-prevention specialists, lab and clinical experts
- Airlifted 5 metric tonnes of supplies (including PPE) to Bunia
- Declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on 17 May 2026
- Called for accelerated clinical trials of candidate BDBV vaccines and therapeutics
- Coordinating cross-border surveillance with Uganda and South Sudan
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