Season 14 • Episode 1131

Ebola Rages on in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Episode Description

About this episode:

The geographical footprint of the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak that began in DRC earlier this year has expanded, with imported cases appearing in Kenya and Nigeria. Experts fear that the case count could eventually surpass that of the 2014–2016 Western Africa Ebola epidemic—currently the largest outbreak in history. In this episode: an update on the outbreak, including the status of vaccine trials, how civil unrest is complicating response, and what this epidemic can tell us about the state of global health.

Guest:

Dr. Daniel Bausch, MPH, is a physician-scientist trained in internal medicine, infectious diseases, tropical medicine, and public health. He is currently visiting faculty at the Geneva Graduate Institute.

Host:

Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.

Show links and related content:

Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus - Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya and Nigeria—WHO
Two new candidate vaccines to join Ebola trial as treatment research advances—WHO
The Race for a Bundibugyo Ebolavirus Vaccine—Public Health On Call (June 2026)
What We Must Learn from Ebola—"A Disease of Compassion"—Public Health On Call (June 2026)
An Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa—Public Health On Call (May 2026)

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