More than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths have been reported in the recent Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda. The rare Bundibugyo virus causes it. The news published on May 18, 2026, has grabbed the attention of global health experts and the World Health Organization (WHO).
The rising cases of Ebola continue to concern people across the world. Recently, the WHO declared the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency. More than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths have been reported by the rare virus, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC Africa).
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Although the WHO has clarified that the Ebola outbreak does not qualify as a pandemic emergency like COVID-19, the question remains whether India should be concerned.
Currently, there have been no reported cases of Ebola virus infection, according to the Indian Health Ministry. It is worth noting that the last case of Ebola was reported in 2014.
Although there is no reason to panic over the Ebola outbreak, it is advisable to remain alert about the virus. According to the WHO, two vaccines have been approved to fight Ebola. These are Ervebo, Zabdeno, and Mvabea. The Ervebo vaccine is recommended.
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