The Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the #DRC is intensifying, with sustained transmission, rising cases and deaths, and expanding geographic spread.
This is now the largest #Ebola outbreak ever reported in the country.
As of 30 July 2026:
▶️3605 confirmed cases and 1587
Breast milk is the ideal first food for a baby.
It's safe, clean and contains antibodies which protect against dangerous illnesses.
☑️ Start within 1 hour after birth
☑️ Breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months
☑️ Continue alongside healthy family foods until the baby is
Protect your baby from measles with 2 doses of measles vaccine.
1️⃣ In countries where measles is common, it is vital to give the first dose around 9 months of age; in other countries, at 12-15 months of age.
2️⃣ Give the second dose later in childhood to ensure full protection.
It’s #WorldBreastfeedingWeek!
Breastfeeding provides the perfect nutrition for babies and a healthy beginning - with benefits that last for life.
From maternity leave to trained counsellors, let’s ensure every mum gets the #breastfeeding support she needs!
At the DRC–Uganda border, Kasenyi is a strategic crossing point where high population movement heightens epidemic risk.
A WHO-supported mobile lab now delivers #Ebola test results in about an hour, cutting delays and bringing lifesaving diagnostics closer to more than 94,000
