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WHO says DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is intensifying — August 03, 2026

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Ebola outbreak DRC: WHO says Bundibugyo virus transmission has expanded to five provinces and 3,605 confirmed cases, making it Congo’s largest Ebola outbreak; U.S. risk remains low, while Uganda’s rapid containment offers a sharp contrast. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus — World Health Organization https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2026-DON614 2. Ebola Outbreak: Current Situation — CDC https://www.cdc.gov/ebola/situation-summary/index.html 3. How Virunga Park protects people and gorillas from Ebola in eastern DRC | News | Al Jazeera — Al Jazeera https://1-e8259.azureedge.net/news/2026/8/2/how-virunga-park-protects-people-and-gorillas-from-ebola-in-eastern-drc 4. Why Uganda Contained Ebola While the Virus Surged in DR Congo - CRBC News — BBC News https://www.crbcnews.com/articles/6a6ec379c99c8e5d7545439c Follow and rate Ebola Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]

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