What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A rare strain of the Ebola virus has emerged in Congo and Uganda, with 134 confirmed cases and 18 deaths reported as of May 29. The World Health Organization has declared this outbreak a public health emergency. The Bundibugyo virus, responsible for the outbreak, has no approved treatments or vaccines. The situation is exacerbated by ongoing conflict in the region, which complicates the response efforts. Health workers face challenges, including a lack of equipment and community distrust. The outbreak began in late April in Ituri province, and international aid is being mobilized, though it has not kept pace with the outbreak's rapid spread.
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