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Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 2026
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Public health preparedness

This section compiles resources to support EU/EEA countries’ public health preparedness in response to the 2026 Ebola disease outbreak in DRC and Uganda, caused by Bundibugyo virus (BDBV).

Public health authorities and healthcare professionals

Ebola disease interim case definition for reporting in the EU/EEA

Public health guidance

Risk of Bundibugyo virus transmission through substances of human origin in the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA)

  • 11 June 2026
Assessment

Rapid ECDC advice on infection prevention and control measures for Ebola disease in EU/EEA healthcare settings

  • 2 June 2026
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Ebola disease 2026 - Contact tracing

  • 3 June 2026
Public health guidance

Health emergency preparedness for imported cases of high-consequence infectious diseases

  • 22 October 2019
Public health guidance

Investigation and public health management of people with possible Ebola virus disease infection

  • 19 July 2019
Public health guidance

Use of personal protective equipment for safe first assessment of Persons Under Investigation of Ebola virus disease in the EU/EEA

  • 2 December 2014

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Risk assessment guidelines for infectious diseases transmitted on aircraft (RAGIDA) – Ebola disease update

  • 30 May 2026
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Ebola disease 2026 - Ebola disease and air travel

  • 3 June 2026
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Ebola disease 2026 - Contact tracing

  • 3 June 2026

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