Congo–Uganda

Congo–Uganda

Red Cross workers walk in a formation as they disinfect Rwampara general hospital before handling the body of a person who died of Ebola, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain, in Rwampara outside Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, 21 May 2026. Photo: Reuters

New transmission from animals likely caused Congo-Uganda Ebola outbreak, study says

The study did not identify the animal species responsible for the initial transmission.