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EBOLA OUTBREAK EMERGENCY: DRC-Uganda Cross-Border Transmission Confirmed

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🚨 Breaking Newsvia Signal Intelligence

WHO has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for an ongoing Ebola outbreak originating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Signals confirm cross-border transmission to Uganda, with the outbreak exceeding 900 cases in DRC. All 15 signals were detected on 2026-05-31, indicating rapid escalation and international media attention. The declaration of international emergency status suggests WHO assessment of significant risk for further international spread. Cross-border transmission represents a critical development, as it demonstrates the outbreak's potential…

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