— Infectious disease physician led the agency during the 2014-2016 outbreak in Africa
May 19, 2026
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A fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Congo has led to more than 500 suspected cases and 130 deaths, prompting the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency of international concern. The Bundibugyo virus driving the outbreak has no approved vaccines or therapies.
At least seven Americans in the region have been exposed, including a symptomatic physician who tested positive on Sunday. Meanwhile, the CDC invoked an order blocking non-U.S. passport holders from entering the U.S. if they have been in Ebola-affected countries within the past 21 days.
