Ugandans rue link to Bundibugyo, the Ebola virus type named after a district of cocoa farmers
Bundibugyo, a district in western Uganda, is linked to a rare type of Ebola virus, causing concern among locals. The association with the virus has led to negative perceptions of the district, which is known for its beauty and cocoa farming. Ugandan officials are urging global health authorities to clarify that Uganda is not the epicenter of the current outbreak.
- ▪Bundibugyo is a mountainous district in western Uganda with a population of around 200,000 people.
- ▪The Bundibugyo virus was identified during an Ebola outbreak in 2007, which killed at least 37 people.
- ▪Ugandan health authorities have reported only two cases of Ebola, both involving Congolese nationals who traveled from Congo.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onUgandans rue link to Bundibugyo, the Ebola virus type named after a district of cocoa farmersBundibugyo is the somewhat easy-to-mispronounce name of a species of EbolaByRODNEY MUHUMUZA Associated PressMay 22, 2026, 11:04 PM1:12A health official uses a thermometer to screen people in front of Kibuli Muslim Hospital in Kampala, Uganda, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (AP Photo/ Hajarah Nalwadda)The Associated PressKAMPALA, Uganda -- Boon-dee-BOO-joh.
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