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WHO warns Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak up to fourfold larger

7/14/2026

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WHO emergencies director Chikwe Ihekweazu warned the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak may be two to four times larger than official counts.
The WHO recorded 1,926 cases, 702 deaths and declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17, 2026.
The United States travel restriction for the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan expires around July 21, 2026.
Doctors Without Borders has deployed 1,400 staff, runs seven treatment centers and admitted 357 patients.

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Story summary

WHO emergencies director Chikwe Ihekweazu warned the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak may be two to four times larger than official counts.
The WHO recorded 1,926 cases, 702 deaths and declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17, 2026.
The United States travel restriction for the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan expires around July 21, 2026.
Doctors Without Borders has deployed 1,400 staff, runs seven treatment centers and admitted 357 patients.