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Congo Ebola Outbreak Declared Global Health Emergency as Vaccine Shortage Hampers Response

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. The Bundibugyo strain, a rare viral variant, has circulated undetected for weeks with no approved vaccine available, complicating containment efforts in the region. Africa's leading public health officials warned that epidemic response is severely constrained by the lack of critical medical countermeasures. International relief organizations are mobilizing resources to assist healthcare workers. Samaritan's Purse has begun airlifting treatment centers and personal protective equipment to the affected areas. The strain's novel characteristics have raised concerns about its potential transmissibility compared to previously documented Ebola variants.