𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐧 #𝐄𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐠𝐲𝐨 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝐃𝐑𝐂 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚: So far, the DRC has reported 105 confirmed cases and 10 confirmed deaths, while Uganda has reported 7 confirmed cases and 1 confirmed death. @WHO continues to work closely with national authorities and partners in both countries to strengthen disease surveillance, laboratory capacity, case management, infection prevention and control, community engagement and cross-border coordination efforts. Read the latest situation update: iris.who.int/server/api/core…

#Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in DRC and Uganda: What you should know An outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus was declared by DRC on 15 May following the confirmation of 8 cases in Ituri Province. Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) is a severe and often fatal form of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus. It is a zoonotic disease, with fruit bats suspected to be the natural reservoir. Human infection occurs through close contact with the blood or secretions of infected wildlife and subsequently spreads from person to person through direct contact with the blood, secretions, organs, or other bodily fluids of infected individuals, or contaminated surfaces. Case fatality rates in the past two BVD outbreaks reported in Uganda and DRC have ranged from approximately 30% to 50%. Learn more; who.int/emergencies/disease-…