The WHO has declared the ebola outbreak in the African countries of Congo and Uganda to be a "public health emergency of international concern":

who.int/news/item/17-05-2026-e…

And here's how the UN has stated it, which may be a little easier to read, but this part is hard to understand:

> WHO warned that the outbreak is likely larger than currently detected, pointing to clusters of unexplained deaths, a high positivity rate among tested samples and limited understanding of transmission patterns. At least four deaths among healthcare workers have also raised concerns over infection prevention measures in health facilities.

The agency stressed that the outbreak poses a risk to neighbouring countries due to high population mobility, trade links and ongoing humanitarian challenges in affected regions.

No international travel restrictions needed

Despite the risks, WHO does not recommend restrictions on international travel or trade. Instead, it urged countries to strengthen surveillance, preparedness and community engagement, while ensuring accurate public information.

news.un.org/en/story/2026/05/1…

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