WHO Health Emergencies EPI-WIN webinar: Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease: what we know, Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 13:00 CEST

No images? Click here Monday, 8 June 2026 WHO EPI-WIN Webinar WHO Health Emergencies EPI-WIN webinar: Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease: what we know When: Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 13:00–14:00 (CEST) Register: https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5hEp3mHJT0qJAf4G90r3bw#/registration Background An outbreak of Ebola virus disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus was declared on 15 May 2026 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with cross-border spread to Uganda. The World Health Organization has classified the event as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern due to its severity and potential for international spread. As of late May 2026, hundreds of suspected cases and confirmed infections have been reported, with transmission concentrated in eastern DRC.  Challenges in contact follow-up, insecure conditions, and inadequate isolation and referral systems complicating response efforts.  National authorities, in collaboration with WHO and partners, are implementing response measures including deployment of rapid response teams, delivery of medical supplies, strengthened surveillance, laboratory confirmation, infection prevention and control assessments, the set-up of safe and optimized treatment centers, and community engagement. This webinar will explain why this outbreak is significant, WHO recommendations and the rationale behind them.  Objectives  Provide an overview of current knowledge on Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease, including epidemiology, transmission, clinical features, and role of communities. Explain available WHO guidance on this outbreak Highlight practical information for preparedness and readiness of WHO Member States Agenda and Speakers Introduction: EPI-WIN Science and Knowledge Translation, WHO  Welcome remarks and situation update: Marie Roseline Belizaire, Regional Emergency Director a.i., WHO Regional Office for Africa An overview of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD): Otim Patrick Ramadan, Programme Area Manager (emergency response), Outbreak and Humanitarian Response, WHO Regional Office for Africa Border health and points of entry: Ninglan Wang, Unit Head, Border, Mass Gatherings and Health Protection Measure, Department of Health Emergency Preparedness (HSP), WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)   An overview of the readiness approach: Kai Von Harbou, Unit Head, Community Protection and Resilience, HSP, WHE Interactive Q&A with speakers Closing and next EPI-WIN: EPI-WIN Science and Knowledge Translation, WHO Related links Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework EPI-WIN webinars Media contacts: mediainquiries@who.int   You are receiving this NO-REPLY email because you are included on a WHO mail list. If you have been forwarded this update you can click here to subscribe. Journalists may send feedback to WHO Media Team       Share    Tweet    Share    Forward  World Health Organization, Avenue Appia 20, 1202 Geneva 27, Switzerland  Preferences  |  Unsubscribe