Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak: 695 confirmed cases across DRC and Uganda
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The Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda continues to evolve, with 676 confirmed cases and 136 deaths in the DRC as of June 10, and 19 confirmed cases with 2 deaths in Uganda as of June 11. The outbreak in Uganda is epidemiologically linked to transmission originating in the DRC, with evidence of imported infections and secondary transmission among contacts and healthcare workers. Uganda has not reported any new cases in the past six days. National authorities, WHO, and partners are implementing a comprehensive response, guided by a regional preparedness framework.
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· 5 pulledThe Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to evolve rapidly, with increasing case numbers and geographic spread.
As of 10 June, a cumulative of 676 confirmed cases, including 136 deaths, have been reported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
In Uganda, the outbreak remains epidemiologically linked to transmission originating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with evidence of both imported infections and secondary transmission among contacts and healthcare workers.
Uganda has not reported any new cases in the past six days.
National authorities in the two affected countries, in collaboration with WHO and partners, are implementing a comprehensive package of response measures.
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