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On the 17 May 2026, the Director-General of the World Health Organization determined that the ongoing outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus (BVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005).
Although this outbreak currently presents a low risk to Australia, healthcare workers should remain vigilant for the signs and symptoms of Ebola and request travel history from anyone presenting with symptoms.
Symptoms usually start suddenly and can get worse over time.
Early symptoms include:
This is followed by:
Later stages can involve bleeding, including:
The Australian Centre for Disease Control has published guidance for frontline health professionals on Ebola disease:
For more information contact the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s Border Health Section at Humanbiosecurity@health.gov.au
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