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⏳ In force until Thu 22 Oct, 18:16 📍 Democratic Republic of the Congo (nationwide) 🕑 4 d ago
On 5 October 2026, WHO was informed about a laboratory-confirmed imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) in Kenya with travel history from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The patient travelled from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Kenya through Uganda. The patient was hospitalized and treated in Kenya but subsequently died on 5 October. Public health response measures have be…
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EventEbola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus - Democratic Republic of the Congo
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CategoryHealth
Affected areaDemocratic Republic of the Congo
Issuing authorityWorld Health Organization (WHO)
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- On 5 October 2026, WHO was informed about a laboratory-confirmed imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) in Kenya with travel history from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- The patient travelled from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Kenya through Uganda.
- The patient was hospitalized and treated in Kenya but subsequently died on 5 October.
- Public health response measures have be…
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