Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/17/2026
The CDC provided an update on the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The outbreak has impacted at least nine health zones in DRC and has resulted in two confirmed cases in Uganda. The World Health Organization has declared this outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, prompting urgent response efforts from the CDC.
- ▪The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus subtype of Ebola.
- ▪CDC has activated its Emergency Response Center and is coordinating with interagency partners.
- ▪There are currently no FDA approved vaccines or therapeutics for this specific Ebola virus.
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Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/17/2026 Transcript For immediate release: May 17, 2026 Your browser does not support the audio element.Length: CDCCDC Media Relations(404) [email protected]://www.cdc.gov/media/ Please Note: This transcript is not edited and may contain errors. 00:00:00 Operator Good afternoon and thank you all for standing by. For the duration of today's call all listeners are in a listen only mode until the question and answer section. At that time credentialed members of the media can press star one to ask a question or star two to withdraw a question. Today's call is being recorded, if you have any objections please disconnect at this time. I will now introduce Mr. Benjamin Haynes. Thank you Sir.
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