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Rare Ebola strain with no vaccine linked to 87 Congo deaths

Killeen Daily Herald 17 May 2026
A rare strain of Ebola with no approved vaccine or treatment circulated undetected for weeks in conflict-hit northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo before killing at least 87 people ....
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WHO declares Congo Ebola outbreak a global health emergency after 80 die

The Mirror 17 May 2026
The World Health Organisation on ‌Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak caused by the ⁠Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency ‌of ⁠international concern ... .
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Ebola kills 87 people as cases continue to rise in Congo

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 17 May 2026
At least 87 deaths have been reported in Congo's new Ebola disease outbreak, as health authorities warn the strain "has no vaccine, no specific treatment" ... .
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Constant burials as Ebola death toll hits 87 in Congo

Telegraph Herald 17 May 2026
BUNIA, Congo — At least 87 deaths have been ...
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WHO says Ebola in Congo, Uganda is global public health emergency

Usatoday 17 May 2026
WHO confirms Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. WHO says 17 Ebola cases are confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting ongoing global health risks and the need for cooperation.
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Ebola virus outbreak: WHO declares international health emergency after rare strain kills 87 in Congo

The Times of India 17 May 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an international health emergency over the spread of a rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, after the outbreak killed dozens of people.
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Epidemic of Ebola Disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda determined a public health emergency of international concern (WHO - World Health Organization)

Public Technologies 17 May 2026
As of 16 May 2026, eight laboratory-confirmed cases, 246 suspected cases and 80 suspected deaths have been reported in Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo across at least three health zones, including Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu.
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Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 87

Newsday 17 May 2026
BUNIA, Congo — At ... Officials first announced the latest outbreak in Congo on Friday with 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases ... This is Congo’s 17th outbreak since Ebola first emerged in the country in 1976.
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