UKHSA Health Protection Briefing Note 2026/014: Outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
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Dear colleagues,
Please see attached and below: UKHSA Health Protection Briefing Note 2026/014: Outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. This is for onward cascade.
Dear colleagues,
On Sunday, 17 May 2026, WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern for a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EBOD) caused by Bundibugyo virus in the DRC and Uganda. The purpose of this briefing note is to detail the clinical and public health response.
If you have any queries about the information cascaded, please contact:
- Infection specialists – 0844 778 8990 (available 24/7)
- Laboratories – 01980 612348 (available 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
- Health protection teams – 0844 778 8990 (available 24/7)
Please note: This is being cascaded on behalf of UKHSA