An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization, after 80 deaths were attributed to the disease that, in regard to this strain, has no approved vaccine. - REUTERS

How is the latest Ebola outbreak different and should we be worried?

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization, after 80 deaths were attributed to the disease that, in regard to this strain, has no approved vaccine. - REUTERS

Published: 19 May 2026