- The WHO chief monitors an epidemic in Ituri Province, the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- A shared regional Ebola outbreak has begun, with the epicenter located in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Ebola cases have been identified in Ugandan health workers, linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Medical and emergency supplies were donated to the DRC, while proximity and commercial hubs increased cross-border risk with Uganda.
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Updated May 28
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What happened
Medical and emergency supplies were donated to the DRC, while proximity and commercial hubs increased cross-border risk with Uganda.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A humanitarian convoy carrying aid was underway in Goma, situated within the Democratic Republic of Congo.Sub-event
Aid was donated to DRC, highlighting increased cross-border risk with Uganda.1 source
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The entities involved
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
country in Central Africa
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Ituri Province
province of DR Congo
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