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Issued by WHO Disease Outbreak News
⏳ In force until Fri 20 Nov, 23:42 📍 Kenya (nationwide) 🕑 5 d ago
Since the publication of the previous Disease Outbreak News on 23 October 2026, the Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak has expanded geographically in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. While some areas have seen a slight decline in cases, sustained, high-level transmission continues overall in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of 3 November 2026, a total of 10 668 confirmed cases, …
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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 23 October 2026, the Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak has expanded geographically in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- While some areas have seen a slight decline in cases, sustained, high-level transmission continues overall in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- As of 3 November 2026, a total of 10 668 confirmed cases, …
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