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EBOLA OUTBREAK – DRC/UGANDA CROSS-BORDER TRANSMISSION – PHEIC DECLARED

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Last updated: 09/06/2026 14:27
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🚨 Breaking Newsvia Signal Intelligence

Signal intelligence confirms WHO has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for an ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that has crossed into Uganda. Multiple high-confidence signals consistently report cross-border transmission between DRC and Uganda, with case numbers reaching approximately 900. One signal indicates involvement of a 'rare strain' though this requires verification. The outbreak appears centered in eastern DRC with confirmed international spread, triggering the emergency declaration. All signals originate from May 31,…

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