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Ebola and Armed Conflict: Challenges in Surveillance During the Bundibugyo Outbreak

  • By

  • Emad M. Abdallah

  • Samy Selim

  • June 8, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Ebola and Armed Conflict: Challenges in Surveillance During the Bundibugyo Outbreak

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key Mechanisms
Target PopulationIndividuals in conflict-affected regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, particularly those at risk of displacement.
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • 134 confirmed cases reported by WHO as of 29 May 2026 (ensure clarity on reporting date).

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

      Monitoring & Follow-up

        Risks

          Patient & Prescribing Data

          Management focuses on supportive care, emphasizing its critical role in patient outcomes.

          Clinical Best Practices

          • Enhance rapid response capacity in conflict settings.

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          When Ebola meets conflict: surveillance vulnerability in the Bundibugyo outbreak

          • by Emad M. Abdallah, Samy Selim

          • June 8, 2026

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