In May 2026, there was an Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The species of Ebola (Bundibugo) has no vaccine or treatment yet. However, work is ongoing to test candidates. The outbreak is hard to deal with because it is located in a densely populated, but remote area with higher trade movements in and out of Africa. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. They are strengthening surveillance, contact tracing, delivering supplies, and providing community support. When communities are hands-on and more active, outbreaks are more under control. 

Facts about Ebola: 

• Ebola disease is severe, often fatal in humans.
• Three different viruses are known to cause large Ebola disease outbreaks: Ebola virus, Sudan virus and Bundibugyo virus.
• The average Ebola disease case fatality rate is near 50%. 
• Case fatality rates have changed from 25–90% in past outbreaks.
• Rehydration and the treatment of symptoms improves survival.
• Approved vaccines are only available for one of the viruses (Ebola virus) and are under development for the others.