The 2026 Bundibugyo virus outbreak: a test of global outbreak preparedness

Raman Swathy Vaman; Padmanesan Narasimhan; Ashley Quigley; Tarun Bhatnagar; Chandini Raina MacIntyre

doi:10.1080/23744235.2026.2689412

June 30, 2026Infectious Diseases

The 2026 Bundibugyo virus outbreak: a test of global outbreak preparedness

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This research aims to evaluate global preparedness and response mechanisms for the Bundibugyo virus outbreak.
Outbreak declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by WHO.
Evaluation through International Health Regulations compliance and country responses.
Analysis includes data collection on containment measures and healthcare access.
Identification of critical gaps in outbreak response systems.
Findings reveal inconsistencies in healthcare availability during the outbreak.
Recommendations provided for improved coordination among nations.

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Assesses outbreak preparedness for Bundibugyo virus in DRC and Uganda, indicating areas for improvement.

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On 17 May 2026, the WHO declared a Bundibugyo virus disease (BV) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) [1]. Th...

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