Ebola Outbreak Expands Across Africa, Reaching Widest Spread Ever
An Ebola outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has expanded to its widest reach in Africa, affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenya, and Nigeria as of October 22, 2026. The World Health Organization declared this a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in May 2026. Uganda has declared its outbreak over, but concerns remain as there is no approved vaccine or specific treatment for the Bundibugyo virus.
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