The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced today (May 17) that the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on May 17, 2026, indicating the risk of cross-border spread and its significant international public health importance.
According to the latest WHO information, the outbreak is currently mainly occurring in the DRC and has already spread to Uganda.
The WHO points out that the outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo ebolavirus.
Because there is currently no treatment or vaccine for this virus, and some cases have entered urban areas, epidemic prevention and control face a high challenge.
The WHO currently assesses the regional risk as "high" and the global risk as "low."
The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that, based on risk assessments conducted by the WHO and other international sources, it has adjusted the international travel advisory level for the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda from Level 1 "Watch" to Level 2 "Alert."
The CDC stated that while the overall threat posed by this outbreak to Taiwan remains low, considering international travel and global transportation convenience, the possibility of imported cases cannot be completely ruled out.
Therefore, the CDC will continue to strengthen border monitoring, medical reporting, and epidemic prevention preparedness.
The CDC reminds the public that those traveling to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and surrounding affected areas should take enhanced protective measures.
The CDC also noted that the Ebola virus has an incubation period of up to 21 days.
Upon returning to Taiwan, individuals should undergo 21 days of self-health management.
If symptoms such as fever, fatigue, muscle aches, vomiting, diarrhea, or bleeding occur, individuals should wear a mask, seek medical attention immediately, and proactively disclose their travel and contact history.
If necessary, individuals can call the 1922 epidemic prevention hotline for assistance from the CDC's regional control centers in conjunction with local health bureaus for subsequent medical treatment and epidemic prevention measures.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) emphasized that it will continue to closely monitor the epidemic information from the WHO and various countries, and adjust epidemic prevention measures as needed to safeguard the health and safety of the people.
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Link: https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Bulletin/Detail/xBPWe8i0QAsDSdgYUXfp8Q?typeid=9
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