Opinion: What if this Ebola outbreak can’t be stopped?
In the past, the possibility of endemic Ebola was unthinkable. This time is different, write Ivan Buendia Gayton and Eric D. Perakslis.
Source: STAT News
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The race for an Ebola therapy begins
Male marathoners "hit the wall," mental health in 2026, and more Morning Rounds news
Source: STAT News
WHO adds first diagnostic test for Ebola Bundibugyo virus to its Emergency Use Listing
Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has added the first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) to its Emergency Use Listing (EUL). The test detects the virus by identifying its genetic material in blood samples, helping confirm infection rapidly and…
Source: WHO
Patient enrolment begins in a scientific trial to identify the first effective treatments for Bundibugyo virus disease
In a major international effort to evaluate potential treatments for Ebola disease due to Bundibugyo virus (BVD), the PARTNERS clinical trial has opened enrolment today for patients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Source: WHO
Understanding Ebola’s wildlife origins is crucial to preventing next big outbreak
If we don’t know the source, not only do humans remain at risk but wildlife can suffer needlessly via retaliation While virologists and public health departments were palpitating over the news of an Andes virus infectious disease outbreak on a cruise ship (13 cases, three…
Source: The Guardian
Opinion: What Ebola and Marburg are teaching us about the next pandemic
“What is urgently needed is a shift from pathogen-specific diagnostics toward pathogen-agnostic diagnostic systems,” write Krutika Kuppalli and Placide Mbala.
Source: STAT News
Current Outbreak
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Active Outbreak
DRC — Ituri Province (2026) — Novel Variant
Declared May 15, 2026
Location Bunia, Mongwalu, Rwampara health zones, Ituri Province, DRC
Strain Novel variant — does not match any previously known Ebola strain
Vaccine available? No — existing vaccines not approved for this novel variant
WHO classification Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) — May 17, 2026
Risk to the United States: The CDC assesses the risk to the general U.S. public as low.
Airport entry screening is in place for travelers from affected regions. No U.S. cases reported.
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