Explainer: Why the Ebola outbreak is a global health emergency
Published on: May 18, 2026, 7:27 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express
The World Health Organisation has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern after cases linked to the rare Bundibugyo virus strain were detected. Health authorities have warned of significant regional spread risks due to cross-border travel and population movement.
