Super inspiring discussions today on health information integrity at this seminar, organised together with @ec.europa.eu, @ecdc.europa.eu and @ema.europa.eu.
The challenge is huge, but a lot is being done.
Our goal for today: join the teams up, reduce overlap and enhance synergies. 🤝
Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 10 June:
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DRC:
On 9 June, DRC reported a total of 598 confirmed cases, including 115 deaths & 297 suspected cases. 48 new cases & 14 deaths reported since the previous update.
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Risk assessment for EU/EEA stays unchanged - VERY LOW.
When a suspected or confirmed #Ebola disease case is associated with a flight, public health authorities may assess whether contact tracing is needed. Our infographic explains what & how the procedure looks like - bit.ly/49EfIe0
Questions about the outbreak?
We have answers on: bit.ly/QAEbolaDRC
If a passenger develops symptoms compatible with #Ebola disease during a flight, early recognition and rapid risk assessment help support an effective response - bit.ly/3Q5f9TG
Find more information about the outbreak on: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
#IDsky #EpiSky #PublicHealth #OutbreakResponse
#ECDC has updated its Ebola disease advice within the Risk Assessment Guidelines for Infectious Diseases Transmitted on Aircraft - #RAGIDA - bit.ly/ECDCRAGIDA
This infographic explains what travellers from the affected regions should know about the current outbreak - bit.ly/3Q1aQJg
Healthcare professional looking for more tailored information on the current Ebola disease outbreak?
We have just published a dedicated Questions & Answers page for you!
Click ➡️ bit.ly/4vCiybN
#EbolaDisease #Ebola #PublicHealth #Preparedness #BundibugyoVirus #IDsky #EpiSky
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Uganda
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Uganda has reported a total of 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths. 14 cases had travel links to DRC.
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Risk assessment for EU/EEA stays unchanged - VERY LOW.
Latest information, factsheets, infographics and more about the outbreak on our dedicated page: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 09 June:
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DRC:
On 8 June, DRC reported a total of 550 confirmed cases, including 101 deaths & 309 suspected cases
35 cases and 10 deaths were reported since the previous update on 8 June.
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More information: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
#IDsky #EpiSky
Uganda (no change since last update).
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Uganda has reported a total of 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths. 14 cases had travel links to DRC.
Latest information, factsheets, infographics and more about the outbreak on our dedicated page: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC
#IDsky #EpiSky #Ebola
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On 17 May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola virus disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emerge...
On 17 May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola virus disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emerge...
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This leaflet provides guidance on what to do for contact tracing for health authorities.
