Ebola outbreak reaches major cities in DR Congo, Uganda amid fears of regional spread
PolicyThursday, May 21, 2026Mongabay

Ebola outbreak reaches major cities in DR Congo, Uganda amid fears of regional spread

The World Health Organization confirmed a new outbreak of Ebola hemorrhagic fever in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on May 15, which has since spread to major cities and raised concerns about potential regional transmission to neighboring Uganda. Immediate action and cooperation among countries are vital to mitigate the outbreak's impact and prevent further spread.

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