Ebola outbreak with uncommon strain erupts in Congo and Uganda; 65 deaths

An Ebola outbreak involving an uncommon strain has spread in Congo and Uganda, with 65 deaths reported.

Africa CDC, the WHO, and the US CDC are coordinating response efforts and supporting contact tracing.

Officials warn that urban transmission, population movement, and militia violence could make containment harder.

Health leaders say the risk of cross-border spread, including to South Sudan, remains a serious concern.