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Ebola Cases Drop to 116; CEPI Grants €53 Million for Vaccines

6/4/2026

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WHO announced Ebola cases fell from 906 to 116 after testing cleared patients.
The Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed 344 Bundibugyo Ebola cases and 60 deaths.
Uganda reported 15 cases and one death.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited Bunia, opened a centre and said response is catching up.
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) pledged up to €53 million for three Bundibugyo vaccines after an ADF attack in Beni killed 16 civilians.

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WHO announced Ebola cases fell from 906 to 116 after testing cleared patients.
The Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed 344 Bundibugyo Ebola cases and 60 deaths.
Uganda reported 15 cases and one death.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited Bunia, opened a centre and said response is catching up.
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) pledged up to €53 million for three Bundibugyo vaccines after an ADF attack in Beni killed 16 civilians.