The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Health Advisory about a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda caused by the Bundibugyo virus (species Orthoebolavirus bundibugyoense).
The risk of spread to the United States is considered low at this time. Currently, no suspected, probable, or confirmed Ebola cases related to this outbreak have been reported in the United States. However, it is possible for travelers from affected areas in DRC or Uganda to enter the United States. As a precaution, this Health Advisory summarizes CDC recommendations for clinicians, public health departments, and clinical laboratories, about potential Ebola disease case identification, testing, and biosafety considerations in clinical laboratories.
As of May 18, 2026, CDC has issued a Travel Health Notice Level 3: Reconsider Nonessential Travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and a Travel Health Notice Level 1: Practice Usual Precautions for Uganda (last updated May 15, 2026).
Healthcare providers should be alert for patients with symptoms compatible with Ebola virus disease and recent travel to affected areas.
