Ugandan health authorities confirmed two new Ebola infections on Monday, bringing the total to seven, all connected to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The DRC has reported over 900 suspected cases, mainly in Ituri province, where confirmed cases exceed 100. The outbreak, declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO), has been exacerbated by local unrest, including violent attacks on healthcare facilities. In one incident, armed individuals stormed the Mongbwalu General Hospital, demanding the return of bodies of their relatives. The WHO has indicated that the outbreak poses a 'very high' risk in Congo, although the global risk remains low. The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola lacks an approved vaccine or treatment, but scientists from the University of Oxford are working on a potential vaccine that could enter clinical trials within months. The situation highlights the urgent need for effective public health measures and community cooperation to manage the outbreak and prevent further spread.