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Level 3 - Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing an outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) in Ituri, Nord-Kivu (North Kivu), and Sud-Kivu (South Kivu) provinces. BVD is a type of Ebola disease caused by infection with the Bundibugyo virus.
What happened
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s public record item, Level 3 - Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing an outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) in Ituri, Nord-Kivu (North Kivu), and Sud-Kivu (South Kivu) provinces. BVD is a type of Ebola disease caused by infection with the Bundibugyo virus.
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- Level 3 - Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the CongoCenters for Disease Control and Prevention - 2026-05-22T04:00:00+00:00
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