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WHO Second Meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee on the Epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo-Temporary Recommendations

On 18 August 2026, WHO issued updated recommendations in response to the ongoing Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The guidance emphasizes strengthened surveillance, infection prevention and control, community engagement, clinical care, and coordinated response efforts to limit transmission.

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