An outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease has been reported in the region. The affected countries are Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Details of the outbreak and response efforts are available from relief organizations.

The European Union's response to the outbreak is also being tracked. For the most current information on the outbreak and the EU's response, readers can consult the DG ECHO Daily Map, which provides updates on the situation in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.