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Ebola outbreaks in Africa trigger heightened public health measures

25 May 2026, 15:35 GMT By CGTN
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An Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread into Uganda, triggering a regional emergency. With no vaccine for the rare Bundibugyo strain, health officials are relying on isolation, tracing, and border surveillance as neighboring countries step up preparedness to prevent further spread.