As of June 12, 2026, the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus is impacting the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. In the DRC, there are 676 confirmed cases and 136 deaths, with Ituri province being the most affected. Uganda has reported 19 confirmed cases and 2 deaths, with no new cases since June 5. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) assesses the risk of infection for the EU/EEA as very low and continues to monitor the situation. The next outbreak update is scheduled for June 15, 2026.
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Link to original article source: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/ebola-outbreak-democratic-republic-congo-and-uganda
