The World Health Organization (WHO) has escalated its risk assessment for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to 'very high' due to the rapid spread of the Bundibugyo virus. Currently, there are nearly 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths, with 82 confirmed cases and 7 confirmed deaths reported. The outbreak has also reached neighboring Uganda, where two cases, including one death, were confirmed after individuals traveled from the DRC. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced that the agency is collaborating with partner organizations to expedite the development of vaccines and treatments. The outbreak is primarily affecting the provinces of Ituri and North Kivu, where ongoing conflict has displaced over 100,000 people and left 4 million in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. In response to the crisis, WHO has deployed 22 international staff and allocated $3.9 million from its Contingency Fund for Emergencies. Additionally, UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher has committed $60 million to support the response efforts. A comprehensive Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan will be published soon, aligning with national strategies in both the DRC and Uganda.