What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola as cases outpace response
Published on: May 31, 2026, 7:42 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A rare Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly in Congo and Uganda. The Bundibugyo virus has no approved treatments. Health workers face challenges due to conflict and a distrustful population. International aid is arriving, but the response struggles to keep pace with the escalating crisis. The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency to spur action.
