DRC Ebola cases climb as WHO challenges Uganda border closure
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · 13 min
DRC Ebola outbreak counts have climbed past 500 confirmed cases, while Uganda reports 19 and WHO is pushing back on border closures. The stakes now span treatment capacity, cross-border surveillance, and equitable access to still-unlicensed Bundibugyo tools.
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DRC Ebola outbreak counts have climbed past 500 confirmed cases, while Uganda reports 19 and WHO is pushing back on border closures. The stakes now span treatment capacity, cross-border surveillance, and equitable access to still-unlicensed Bundibugyo tools.
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