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Outbreaks under monitoring
Disease events under monitoring through the UK Health Security Agency’s epidemic intelligence activities.
Ebola disease outbreak 2026 caused by Bundibugyo virus
On 17 May 2026, the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern for an outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
The latest case numbers and affected areas can be accessed at Ebola and Marburg haemorrhagic fevers: outbreaks and case locations.
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Outbreaks under monitoring
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Published 28 August 2025
Last updated 16 June 2026
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Added callout box directing readers to ' Ebola and Marburg haemorrhagic fevers: outbreaks and case locations'.
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Added 2026 edition.
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