US CDC to escalate Ebola response after WHO declares emergency
The US CDC is increasing its response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda following a public health emergency declaration by the WHO. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo ebolavirus strain, has resulted in eight confirmed cases and numerous suspected infections and deaths. The CDC is deploying additional staff and enhancing monitoring measures to prevent the virus from spreading further.
- ▪The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on May 17.
- ▪Congo has reported eight confirmed cases, 246 suspected infections, and 80 suspected deaths in Ituri province.
- ▪The CDC plans to deploy additional staff and provide technical support to the affected countries.
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US CDC to escalate Ebola response after WHO declares emergencySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe entrance to the CBCA Virunga General Hospital, in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. The country has reported eight confirmed cases.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 18, 2026, 05:25 AMUpdated May 18, 2026, 05:30 AMListenWASHINGTON - The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is escalating its response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, after the World Health Organization labelled the outbreak a public health emergency.
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