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WHO Declares New Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern: What You Need to Know

A new Ebola outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, has prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. This critical declaration signals the urgent need for a coordinated international response to contain the spread of this deadly disease, especially given the absence of approved vaccines for this specific strain.