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EBOLA OUTBREAK – DRC/UGANDA CROSS-BORDER TRANSMISSION WITH PHEIC DECLARATION

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🚨 Breaking Newsvia Signal Intelligence

Fifteen high-confidence signals (88-95/100) detected over 72 hours indicate WHO has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) following confirmed cross-border transmission of Ebola from Democratic Republic of Congo to Uganda. Signal timestamps span from 06:43 to 10:16 on 31 May 2026, suggesting rapid escalation and international media attention. Multiple signals reference a 'rare strain' variant, though strain specification is not provided. One signal mentions 'over 900 suspected cases' though this figure requires verification through official sources. The…

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