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May 18, 2026
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What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in Congo
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What to Know About the Bundibugyo Virus, a Species of Ebola Causing an Outbreak in Congo
The World Health Organization has confirmed that there are cases of the Bundibugyo virus, another species of Ebola, in Congo.
Health officials say 41 people have been infected and eight have died so far. The outbreak is centered around the Bundibugyo district, in western Uganda, close to the border with Congo.
According to the WHO, the virus has a fatality rate of about 25%, which is lower than that of Ebola Zaire (about 80% to 90%) and Marburg, another hemorrhagic fever. However, experts say it’s too e…
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