Multi-Country Ebola Outbreak Continues with Recent Cases in Kenya and Nigeria

An ongoing outbreak of Ebola disease, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, continues to affect multiple countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Kenya, and Nigeria. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported that as of October 22, Kenya had nine confirmed cases and one death, with the last case reported on October 20. Nigeria reported an Ebola case on October 20 in an individual with travel history to Uganda. The DRC has reported a total of 9,704 confirmed cases and 4,687 deaths as of October 21. ECDC is monitoring the outbreak and liaising with partners to support the response.