An Ebola outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain has killed dozens in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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SUN · 2026-05-17 · 12:47 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0517-76980
NSR-2026-0517-76980News Report·EN·Public Health
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC a global health emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a global health emergency. This outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-05-17 · 12:47 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a global health emergency. This outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus. The epidemic has resulted in dozens of deaths within the DRC. The declaration signifies the severity and potential international spread of the disease, prompting a coordinated global response.
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The Ebola outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain.
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WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a global health emergency.
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The outbreak has resulted in dozens of deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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