A lethal Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has claimed over 100 lives and triggered a public health emergency that poses risks to neighboring countries, according to the World Health Organization.
Tests show that a strain of the virus called Bundibugyo — which has no specific treatment or vaccine – is behind the outbreak.
Many countries have taken steps to halt the spread of the disease, including limiting travel from the affected region, implementing travel screenings and sending resources to help control the disease.
The virus was first discovered in the DRC in 1976, and the central African nation has seen 17 outbreaks, more than any other country. A severe outbreak between 2018 and 2020 left 2,299 people dead.
Here are some of the stories that made headlines over the past week, as well as some photos that caught our eye.
