The World Health Organization confirmed at least 600 total Ebola cases across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as containment measures struggle to keep pace.
The cross-border outbreak has tested surveillance systems in both countries simultaneously.
Health agencies report that contact tracing and vaccination campaigns lag behind new infections in several hotspots.
Repeated attacks on treatment facilities in eastern Congo have further hampered response operations.
Ugandan border districts are reinforcing screening after confirmed spillover from neighboring provinces.
International donors are being asked to fund expanded laboratory capacity and community outreach teams.
The 600-case milestone indicates transmission continues despite months of emergency mobilization.
WHO officials said synchronized cross-border protocols remain essential to prevent additional districts from reporting first infections.
WHO confirmed at least 600 Ebola cases across Congo and Uganda while containment efforts lag infections.
Cross-border transmission and facility attacks continue to outpace vaccination and tracing capacity.
At least 600 Ebola cases span Congo and Uganda as containment falls behind spread.
Laboratory and tracing gaps persist despite months of cross-border Ebola mobilization.
WHO appeals for donor support to expand labs and community Ebola outreach.
Cross-border case totals underscore the scale of the current Congo-Uganda emergency.
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Sources:
https://www.democracynow.org/2026/5/26/headlines