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Health workers in protective equipment at an Ebola response site in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. (Photo: CIDRAP)

CDC Raises Ebola Response to Its Highest Level as Cases Top 1,100

The CDC has moved to its highest response level as the Congo-Uganda Ebola outbreak becomes the third largest on record. For US readers, the risk stays low.

Health  · 28 Jun 2026, 09:30  · Sara Lindqvist
Health workers check personal protective equipment during an Ebola response (illustrative).

Congo's Ebola outbreak becomes largest ever of Bundibugyo strain

With 782 confirmed cases and 181 deaths reported by June 14, Congo's Ebola outbreak is now the largest caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a strain with no licensed vaccine or treatment.

Health  · 16 Jun 2026, 18:47  · Sara Lindqvist