Multiple high-confidence signals indicate WHO has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern for an ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has crossed into Uganda. The outbreak is occurring in eastern DRC, a region experiencing active conflict and population displacement, which is hampering containment efforts. Signals suggest the outbreak involves a 'rare Ebola strain' and has exceeded 900 suspected cases. The cross-border transmission represents a significant escalation from previous containment within DRC borders. The conflict-affected…
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Source: 🧠 SITUATION BRIEF: Cross-Border Ebola Outbreak – DRC/Uganda
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