[Comment] Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus: challenges and priorities for epidemic preparedness and response

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the ongoing Ebola virus disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) in DR Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. Concurrently, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declared a public health emergency of continental security. The outbreak continues to evolve rapidly. As of June 3, 2026, 344 laboratory-confirmed cases and 60 deaths had been reported in DR Congo. Uganda recorded 15 confirmed cases and one death. Cross-border transmission of the virus has prompted heightened preparedness and response measures across the entire region.