Latest data updates for Ebola Outbreak Tracker.https://watchboard.dev/en-ushttps://watchboard.dev/ebola-outbreak/#digest-2026-05-24/https://watchboard.dev/ebola-outbreak/#digest-2026-05-24/The 2026 Bundibugyo virus outbreak has escalated to PHEIC status, with WHO making an unprecedented declaration on May 17 without prior Emergency Committee consultation. Suspected cases have surged to ~750 across three DRC provinces (Ituri, Nord-Kivu, Sud-Kivu) with 177 suspected deaths, while Uganda confirmed 5 imported cases in Kampala. Attacks on Ebola treatment centers in Rwampara (May 21) and Mongbwalu (May 22) — the latter causing 18 suspected patients to flee into the community — represent critical setbacks to containment. No licensed Bundibugyo-specific vaccine exists, and WHO has raised DRC's risk level to 'Very High.'Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTdailyhttps://watchboard.dev/ebola-outbreak/#digest-2026-05-23/https://watchboard.dev/ebola-outbreak/#digest-2026-05-23/Uganda confirmed three additional cases of Bundibugyo virus disease, bringing the country's total to five. US Reroutes Passengers from DRC, Uganda, South Sudan to 3 Airports for Ebola Screening.Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTdailyhttps://watchboard.dev/ebola-outbreak/#digest-2026-05-22/https://watchboard.dev/ebola-outbreak/#digest-2026-05-22/The WHO IHR Emergency Committee issued formal temporary recommendations following its first meeting, advising affected countries and all states parties on the Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) epidemic. Angry residents arrived at the MSF-operated Ebola Treatment Unit in Mongbwalu, Ituri Province, on the night of 22 May and set fire to a tent housing suspected and confirmed Ebola cases. US Embassy Kampala Issues Health Alert as WHO Raises DRC Risk to Very High.Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTdailyhttps://watchboard.dev/ebola-outbreak/#digest-2026-05-21/https://watchboard.dev/ebola-outbreak/#digest-2026-05-21/Protesters Set Rwampara Ebola Treatment Unit on Fire in Ituri Province. First South Kivu Case Confirmed — Outbreak Spreads to Third DRC Province.Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTdailyhttps://watchboard.dev/ebola-outbreak/#digest-2026-05-20/https://watchboard.dev/ebola-outbreak/#digest-2026-05-20/WHO: Outbreak 'Spreading Rapidly' with 600+ Suspected Cases, 139 Deaths.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTdailyhttps://watchboard.dev/ebola-outbreak/#digest-2026-05-19/https://watchboard.dev/ebola-outbreak/#digest-2026-05-19/WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus convened the first meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease epidemic in DRC and Uganda.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTdailyhttps://watchboard.dev/ebola-outbreak/#digest-2026-05-18/https://watchboard.dev/ebola-outbreak/#digest-2026-05-18/The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) notice designating the Bundibugyo virus outbreak in DRC and Uganda a significant concern for travelers.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTdailyhttps://watchboard.dev/ebola-outbreak/#digest-2026-05-17/https://watchboard.dev/ebola-outbreak/#digest-2026-05-17/WHO Declares PHEIC for Bundibugyo Ebola — Without Emergency Committee. Dr.Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTdaily