# Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo & Uganda

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-19 18:07 UTC · Category: Health

## Executive Summary
An Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo virus is spreading rapidly through the Democratic Republic of the Congo and into Uganda.

## Intelligence Brief
The World Health Organization has confirmed an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The virus is reportedly spreading fast through the region.


Coverage from the World Health Organization, Al Jazeera, and the Daily Nation emphasizes that more than 70 medics have been infected in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since the outbreak began. Personal accounts published by The Star highlight the immediate impact of the virus on local families.


The current coverage does not specify the total number of non-medical casualties or the exact containment measures being implemented. Reports continue to monitor the transmission rate between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| the-star.co.ke | 'I buried my parents one day after the other' - Ebola mourners learn how to grieve safely | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPbEVvb1p6MnZzWmtSR1NDODhXVDBjRHlqNVNjbWllSFRsZXBoY0NnbmJlcjRzUWdHWXZFTFZWTkdyaVRoNzRrYS1NSHFaVVRMNm5aMFFWNU05M3hmSmRmZTR6RzM0dDdWempfWkFGMXpzVFNRSzlwVVdNaGE3YUxCMGMxVnBCbFhVMVM3YVM2V1JXLVRUOFE?oc=5) |
| Daily Nation | More than 70 Congo medics infected with Ebola since outbreak started, WHO says | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwwFBVV95cUxPZ183RzBHWmotTm1uLUlCNURVb3RkVXROXzF4X0FmZWstSFFoY3VlZkN6QW9uZmZ0bkQ1SVpVS21oR1NmNkljMEc5ZUs2SVVqcmt6dXVJM01jZmd5anEybnA0TG8yekkwcW4zT1RoRXhGRzBqblUyaktIQjluSGwtT3pzNzVSR0l2Y2ZEWDV2MXFXUTVOV19LbXhUblRLbU9tWnVJclNsWDlSYVVYVmV5a0NzYjlSX2hkMWEwT1NJSUFTaEk?oc=5) |
| Al Jazeera | More than 70 medics infected with Ebola as DRC outbreak spreads ‘fast’ | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxNQUpGcUE0UXYwRGJOU3gyR3QxeEdIcER1eHhQZ05QRmFUZ0Vra3FSQjE4Z0JUS29pUWRqT2toYzA2cWdyWHh1UERIU1h4N0RwRE1GaHZET0tZWjZBWGdwcXpqRWQyVnp6S2Z0NnhDUFRPMUxzcFNlel9oRmR4YnFpdGRXejJPMzlBeTRCV0pKQ1FHMlR4TnBFbnF3TGloeUgtQjJKX3d1bFNTaWtacEHSAbMBQVVfeXFMTzhMc2ltSFZ0OUROdk9FOEdLa09YYTJpa2hDbmpzdlUzcGlKSlZYTnN2YXZkMGF6eXN4d1AyWjV4cjBxSnRrZ2VUWkZHeVEwNWMyUzU4dGZUZHBtdklNTW9OVjZvRGZFZk9vZ3BFSHJtTWU2cWtDZEY4c28wNWtiLVNEUUhkeE9JX1VOcGdpVG5fbnRLS0hSMTA1eFJ4ZEVzeXlGcWZ) |
| World Health Organization (WHO) | Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo & Uganda | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiekFVX3lxTFB5Umw2eGtldzBPRTNuc18xQmpoYjVuVk12NHdwVVFIbUlTRG0wdDkzc2VxbndsME5fdUZQYjVUbi1DOGhSZW53ZzFkbF9NcHhBX0FpZmxQdFFYejJiYnBhZVF1dlhtalNia2g2ZV81QS1DeEZvcFE3OGF3?oc=5) |

---
*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-06-19/ebola-disease-caused-by-bundibugyo-virus-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-uganda*