The World Health Organisation has declared the Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda “a public health emergency of international concern”. The WHO said that as of 16 May, eight laboratory-confirmed cases, 246 suspected cases and 80 suspected deaths have been reported in Ituri Province of the DRC across at least three health zones, including Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu.