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⏳ In force until Fri 6 Nov, 18:03 📍 Kenya (nationwide) 🕑 10 d ago
Since the publication of the previous Disease Outbreak News on 8 October 2026, the Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak has expanded geographically in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as in the African Region, with Kenya and Nigeria reporting imported cases. Sustained, high-level transmission continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of 20 October 2026, a total of 9704…
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EventEbola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus - Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya and Nigeria
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CategoryHealth
Affected areaKenya
Issuing authorityWorld Health Organization (WHO)
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- Since the publication of the previous Disease Outbreak News on 8 October 2026, the Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak has expanded geographically in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as in the African Region, with Kenya and Nigeria reporting imported cases.
- Sustained, high-level transmission continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- As of 20 October 2026, a total of 9704…
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