Signal intelligence confirms WHO declaration of Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on 31 May 2026 following confirmed cross-border Ebola transmission from Democratic Republic of Congo to Uganda. Multiple signals consistently report outbreak magnitude of approximately 900 cases in DRC's eastern region. Cross-border spread represents significant escalation from contained outbreak to international emergency. One signal references 'rare strain' involvement, though strain characterization requires verification. Signals indicate ongoing conflict context in affected region, potentially complicating response operations. **Risk Assessment:** HIGHโฆ
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Source: ๐ง PHEIC Declaration: Ebola Cross-Border Transmission DRC-Uganda
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