### [2026-05-15](/feed/2026/05/15/index.md)

##### 2026 Ituri Province Ebola epidemic
# The South Sudan Health Ministry issues an ebola alert in the country following cases in the DRC and Uganda. 




### Sources:

1. [Radio Tamazuj](https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/south-sudan-issues-ebola-alert-as-congo-cases-raise-fears)

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