The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency following outbreaks of a rare Ebola virus strain in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, with at least 131 deaths and over 513 suspected cases recorded. The outbreak lacks effective treatment and vaccine options for this strain, triggering rapid response measures across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond—including border screening intensification by Rwanda, Algeria, Morocco, Nigeria, Jordan, and Bahrain, with the U.S. State Department advising against travel to affected regions.