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Bundibugyo Ebola Is Spreading: Why Is It So Difficult to Contain? The outbreak has expanded across the Democratic Republic of the Congo, crossed borders into Kenya, and raised new preparedness concerns for Somalia. A major Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) is continuing to spread in Central and East Africa, creating one of the most serious Ebola emergencies seen in recent years. The outbreak began in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in May 2026 and has continued to expand despite intensive response efforts. By October 16, 2026, the DRC had reported 9,415 confirmed cases and 4,536 deaths , according to the country's National Institute for Biomedical Research. The outbreak has now reached an eighth province, North Ubangi, which borders the Central African Republic. The epidemic has also crossed international borders. After Uganda experienced cases earlier in the year, Kenya confirmed its first imported Bundibugyo Ebola case in October. By Oct...