Ebola emergency: CDC escalates after WHO declaration
Key Questions
What is known about the new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 90 people and has been declared an international health emergency by the WHO. The situation signals heightened global health-security risks.
How is the US CDC responding to the Ebola outbreak?
Following the WHO emergency declaration, the US CDC is escalating its response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in DRC. This includes enhanced preparedness measures for potential US impacts.
What does the WHO declaration mean for global health efforts?
The WHO declaration underscores the outbreak's severity and calls for coordinated international response. It highlights needs for US and global preparedness to contain spread and address health risks.
CDC escalates after WHO PHEIC on DRC Bundibugyo Ebola (91 deaths, 350 cases, spread to Uganda/Goma).
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Updated May 20, 2026