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World: WHO adds first diagnostic test for Ebola Bundibugyo virus to its Emergency Use Listing
By World Health Organization at ReliefWeb
· July 3, 2026
· 3 min read
Countries: World, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . The test detects the virus by identifying its genetic material in blood samples, helping confirm infection rapidly and accurately. WHO’s EUL procedure assesses the quality, safety and performance of essential health products based on the a
Key takeaway The EUL also supports United Nations procurement agencies and governments in making informed decisions about the procurement and use of these products in public health emergency settings.
Why this matters
The addition of the first diagnostic test for Ebola Bundibugyo virus to the World Health Organization's Emergency Use Listing has significant implications for the global response to the outbreak. By accelerating access to reliable diagnostic tools, WHO aims to enhance early case detection, timely clinical care, and disease surveillance in low- and middle-income countries. This move is particularly crucial given the rapid expansion of the outbreak, with over 1400 laboratory-confirmed cases and 438 deaths reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo alone. The expanded laboratory testing capacity, now spanning 10 laboratories, will likely rely heavily on this newly listed diagnostic test to confirm infections and inform public health decisions. As the outbreak continues to spread, the effectiveness of this diagnostic tool in supporting outbreak response efforts will be closely watched, particularly in terms of its ability to facilitate timely and targeted interventions.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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