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20 Years After Its Own Outbreak, an Ugandan Town Beats Back Ebola

20 Years After Its Own Outbreak, an Ugandan Town Beats Back Ebola
NYT World Sunday 26 July 2026, 04:01 UTC By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Stuart Tibaweswa 1 min read
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The Bundibugyo Ebola virus takes its name from this small town, where it was first discovered in 2007. Now, the species has returned to eastern Congo, halting life on a busy border.

The Bundibugyo Ebola virus takes its name from this small town, where it was first discovered in 2007. Now, the species has returned to eastern Congo, halting life on a busy border. [Image text:] EBOLA EBOLA
Ugandan (ORG) Congo (LOCATION)
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