Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus - Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya and Nigeria Outbreak

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Under investigation Global NoticeProvisional

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Start date: October 23, 2026

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Confirmed deaths

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October 23, 2026 - Outbreak started
Investigation ongoing - no end date published

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Public Health Trace retrieved this record: October 28, 2026 ET

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